DRIVER MESSENGER

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 181,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Roads and Transport, Johannesburg, seeks a driver to support mobility and document delivery. A Grade 10 qualification or 7–12 months driving experience, and a valid code 8 driver’s license are essential, with knowledge of local cities and strong communication skills.

The role involves driving light/medium vehicles, maintaining records, keeping licenses and safety equipment up to date, and assisting the registry. Closing date 2026-11-09.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 qualification or 7–12 months driving experience.
• Valid code 8 driver’s License.
• Knowledge of cities in which the function will be performed.
• Knowledge and Skills Verbal and written Communications skills, Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving, Knowledge of procurement and Insight.
• Computer skills, Planning and organization and Driving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items e.g. (mail, files, documents, parcels).
• Conduct routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely.
• Ensure vehicle licences, service schedules and safety equipment are up to date.
• Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regards to the vehicle and the goods handled.
• Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the department; Copy, scan and fax documents.
• Assist in the registry.

Skills

Verbal communications

Written communications

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Procurement knowledge

Planning and organization

Driving skills

Education

Grade 10

Job description

• Directorate : HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 201, 093.00 per annum (plus benefit)

Requirements :

• Grade 10 qualification or 7-12 months driving experience. Valid code 8 driver’s License. Knowledge of cities in which the function will be performed. Knowledge and Skills Verbal and written Communications skills, Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving, Knowledge of procurement and Insight. Computer skills, Planning and organization and Driving skills.

Duties :

• Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items e.g. (mail, files, documents, parcels). Conduct routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely. Ensure vehicle licences, service schedules and safety equipment are up to date. Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regards to the vehicle and the goods handled. Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the department Copy, scan and fax documents. Assist in the registry.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to COLOURED FEMALES, INDIAN FEMALES, WHITE FEMALES candidates. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint.

Employer : Department of Roads and Transport

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 10 or equivalent qualification?

Do you have at least 1-year relevant experience?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?