Driver/ MessagerPretoria

As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 28 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 41/38: DRIVER/ MESSAGER REF NO: DHET02/11/2026 Component: Office of The Deputy Minister
SALARY: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: A Grade 10 Certificate/ Standard 8/ ABET level 4 certificate and a valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of ministry. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Knowledge and understanding of log sheet. Good communication skills both verbal and written. Good interpersonal skills and time management. Ability to work under pressure and after hours. Willingness to travel.
DUTIES: Collect and deliver documents. Collect, deliver and distribute documents for the office of the executive authority. Collect, deliver and distribute parcels for the executive authority. er a driving and related support function in the office of the executive authority. Transport employees in the office of the executive authority and guests and special advisors of the executive authority. Render a general support function in the office of the executive authority. Assist the office with logistical arrangements. Assist with document reproduction and facsimile services. Record keeping of the utilization of the allocated motor vehicle e.g. log sheets and petrol receipts. Maintain knowledge on the policies and procedures that applies in the work environment.
ENQUIRIES: Ms E Sithole/ Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5498/5442/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS: DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE: Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake assessment test. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all SMS DHET posts”. All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake assessment test.
CLOSING DATE: 27 November 2026