DRIVER

Department of Health; Trompsburg; On-site; ZAR 164 000; Full time

Job summary

A health department in South Africa is seeking a reliable driver to transport patients and officials. Candidates should have a Grade 10 qualification, 1 to 3 years of driving experience, and a valid code 10 driver's licence with PDP. Responsibilities include maintaining the vehicle, keeping records, and delivering documents. The role requires good communication skills and the ability to work irregular hours. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The closing date for applications is December 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in driving/messenger services.
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, officials, and equipment to different places.
• Deliver and collect official documents when requested.
• Keep vehicle in good condition.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Good written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of OHS Act

Education

Grade 10 qualification

Tools

Valid code 10 (EC1) driver's licence with PDP

Job description

• Package : R 163 680.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Grade 10 qualification one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in driving/messenger services. A valid code 10 (EC1) drivers’ licence with PDP. ability to work independently and with a team. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours. Knowledge of OHS Act and other skills. Good written and verbal skills, good communication skills. Expected to work shifts (night, weekend standby and public holidays) and rotate, to be able to work under pressure, ability to handle confidentiality information.

Duties :

• Transport patients, officials and equipment to different places. Deliver and collect official documents when requested. Take vehicle for service/repairs. Keep records of oil, fuel receipt and other admin documents. Assist with loading and offloading of goods, collect and deliver post and parcels daily. Keep vehicle in good condition.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Kopanong Hospital District Hospital

Closing Date : 31-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a grade 10 qualification one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in driving/messenger services?

Do you have a valid code 10 (EC1) drivers’ licence with PDP?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.