Jobs · Gauteng · Roads and Transport
Driver Messenger
Branch: Corporate Services
Closes Friday 6 November 2026
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Driver messenger at Johannesburg Head Office. Drives vehicles to carry passengers and deliver mail and documents, and helps with copying, scanning, faxing and registry work. Suits people with a valid
- Drive light and medium motor vehicles to carry passengers and deliver mail, files, documents and parcels.
- Do routine maintenance on your allocated vehicle, report defects on time, and keep licences, service schedules, safety equipment and logbooks up to date.
- Also collect and deliver documents, copy, scan and fax documents, and assist in the registry.
- Must have Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and a valid driver's licence. Knowledge of the cities where the work is done is required; a PDP is an advantage.
- Based at Johannesburg (Head Office) in the Corporate Services branch.
- Apply online at jobs.gauteng.gov.za using the most recent Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Closing date: 06 November 2026.
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Requirements
- Grade 10 or equivalent qualification with at least 1-year relevant experience.
- A valid driver’s License.
- Knowledge of cities in which the function will be performed.
- PDP will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge and Skills Understanding of expectations of customers, Computer skills, Planning and organization, Language and Driving.
Duties
- Drive light and medium motor vehicle to transport passengers and deliver other items eg.
- (mail other 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.
How to apply
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355- 7175/7521.Only online applications will be considered
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175/ Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 - 7521)
Notes from the department
- Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016.
- All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed.
- Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached.
- Failure to attach the Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification, you are encouraged to upload the initialled and signed Z83.
- The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
- Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months.
- 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.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
- In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 336 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/467: DRIVER MESSENGER REF NO: REFS/056799 Branch: Corporate Services SALARY: R201 093 per annum (Level 04), (plus benefit) CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 or equivalent qualification with at least 1-year relevant experience. A valid driver’s License. Knowledge of cities in which the function will be performed. PDP will be an added advantage. Knowledge and Skills Understanding of expectations of customers, Computer skills, Planning and organization, Language and Driving. DUTIES: Drive light and medium motor vehicle to transport passengers and deliver other items eg. (mail other 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. ENQUIRIES: Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175/ Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 - 7521) APPLICATIONS: To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355- 7175/7521.Only online applications will be considered NOTE: Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification, you are encouraged to upload the initialled and signed Z83. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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. 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. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates. CLOSING DATE: 06 November 2026