DRIVERS LEVEL 4

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A health department in South Africa is seeking a driver to ensure safe transportation of staff and patients. Responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, reporting faults, and conducting inspections. Candidates must have grade 12 and a valid Code 10/14 drivers’ licence with PDP. The role involves working shifts and complying with transport regulations. This is an opportunity to contribute to healthcare services while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with 3-5 years as a driver.
• Valid Code 10/14 drivers’ licence with PDP; unendorsed licence.

Responsibilities

• Transportation of staff, patients and documents.
• Report vehicle faults; change flat tyre if needed.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections.
• Ensure safe and timely transportation of staff and patients.
• Work shifts as required.
• Comply with Department of Transport handbook.
• Report vehicle damages within 24 hours; compile incident reports.
• Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Knowledge of surrounding hospitals and clinics

Understanding of legislative prescripts governing the health sector

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Valid Code 10/14 drivers’ licence with PDP

Job description

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent with 3-5 years as a driver.
• Valid Code 10/14 drivers’ licence with PDP; unendorsed licence.
• Knowledge of surrounding hospital and clinics.
• Understanding of legislative prescripts governing the health sector.

Duties

• Transportation of staff, patients and documents.
• Report vehicle faults; change flat tyre if needed.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections.
• Ensure safe and timely transportation of staff and patients.
• Work shifts as required.
• Comply with Department of Transport handbook.
• Report vehicle damages within 24 hours; compile incident reports.
• Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.

Notes

Applications must be submitted strictly online at the E‑Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand‑delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications, contact [e-mail].

Where a Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exceptions are granted for people with disabilities.

Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtained from any Public Service Department or from the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, plus a recently updated comprehensive CV.

Applications without proof of a Z83 form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of interview.

Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and accompanied by an evaluation certificate.

Suitable candidates will undergo a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification, employment verification). Where applicable, a skills/knowledge test and medical surveillance may be required.

The Department intends to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the Public Service through filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.

Women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.

Criteria Questions

• Do you have a grade 12 or equivalent with 3-5 years as a driver?
• Do you have a valid Code 10/14 drivers’ licence with PDP?

Employer: Department of Health

Location: Leratong Hospital

Closing Date: 16-01-2026

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