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DriverWestern Cape: Supply Chain Management

Closing dateToday is Sat 14 Nov · SAST

Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 16:00

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Driver role at the South African Police Service, with posts in Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town. Suits people with a driving permit, at least two years' driving experience, and good communication skills

  • Main duties: transport equipment, vehicles and personnel in the province; maintain allocated state vehicles; complete log sheets and monthly returns; book vehicles at the garage for service and repairs.
  • Must have Grade 10 / Standard 8 / NCV Level 2 or equivalent, with documents available when asked.
  • Must have at least two years' relevant experience, a light motor vehicle licence and a Public Driving Permit (PDP).
  • Must be fluent in at least two official languages, one of which must be English, and be a South African citizen.
  • Posts are in Pretoria (HQ), Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) and Cape Town (Western Cape). Each post has its own reference number (PPS 19/2026, PPS 20/2026, PPS 21/2026).
  • Submit a Z83 form (2021 version) with a full CV, to the correct physical address for your post by the closing date of 20 November 2026 at 16:00. Late applications are not accepted.

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Requirements

  • Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post.
  • Be proficient in at least English and one other official language.
  • Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview.
  • Be in possession of Grade 10/ Standard 8/ NCV Level 2 or certificate/ report (NQF 2 Level as recognized by SAQA) of which documentary proof can be produced when required.
  • Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview.
  • At least two (2) years’ relevant experience in the field of the post.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be fluent in at least two official languages one of which must be English.
  • Be in possession of at least a light motor vehicle license and Public Driving Permit (PDP).
  • Be willing to work extended hours when necessary.
  • High levels of integrity, reliability and punctuality.

Duties

  • Transport equipment, vehicles and personnel at the province.
  • Ensure maintenance of allocated state vehicles.
  • Completion of log sheets and monthly returns.
  • Book vehicles at the garage for service and repairs.
  • Uphold the confidentiality of all classified documents as per the MISS.

How to apply

HQ: Pretoria: Applications can be posted / hand delivered to the following address: Private Bag X272, Pretoria, 0002 or 3 Troye and Park Street, Presidential Protection Service, Maupa Naga Building Sunnyside, 0002. KwaZulu-Natal (Durban): Applications can be posted / hand delivered to the following address: 446 Vusi Mzimela Road Cato Manor, 4058. Western Cape (Cape Town): Applications must be posted / hand delivered to the following address:121 Garmour House Plein Street Cape Town, 8001. Applications may be hand-delivered, as follows: 152 Johannes Ramakhoase Street, Telkom Towers North, Pretoria. Application must be deposited into the box available at the reception area. Applications forwarded by post to be addressed to The Section Head: Corporate Support, (Attention: Captain Pretorius / W/O Tshabalala), Corporate Support, South African Police Service, Private Bag X94, Pretoria, 0001.

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Enquiries

HQ: Pretoria: Lt Col Kganyago Tel No: (012) 400 5310 / Captain Sithebe Tel No: (012) 400 5186 /Warrant Officer Mnyalatyho Tel No: (012) 400 5105/ AC Sekwape Tel No: (012) 400 5137/AC Modiha /HRC Sibande Tel No: (012) 400 5147. KwaZulu-Natal (Durban): Lieutenant Colonel Mkhize / Lieutenant Colonel Malinga/ AC Msani / AC Zondo / Secretary Sithole Tel No: (031) 203 7328 Western Cape (Cape Town): Lieutenant Colonel Kamana / Captain Teyise / AC Sofika/AC Sylvester Tel No: (021) 467 6485/6499

Notes from the department

  • Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp, which must be accompanied with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
  • The post particulars and reference number of the post you are applying for, must be correctly specified on the application form.
  • Please complete a separate application form for each post you wish to apply for.
  • It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the advertisement.
  • Please note that applications submitted to an incorrect physical address will not be considered.
  • Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
  • Short-listed candidates will be required to produce originals of their Identity Document (ID), Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates from previous employers stating the occupation and motor vehicle driver’s license, before the interview.
  • Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions.
  • Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal/ departmental cases and shall allow their fingerprints to be taken and background enquiries to be made.
  • Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a full security clearance process before or during any stage of employment.
  • Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checking and verification of address, where necessary.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including 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 an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
  • Short-listed candidates for appointments to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005).
  • A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment.
  • Candidates are expected to disclose if he/ she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment.
  • The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile.
  • The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database.
  • Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No 103 of 1994) as applicable to the post environment.
  • People who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement, as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded.
  • The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts.
  • Persons whose transfer/ appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference.
  • The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.
  • Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only.
  • If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 107 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 40/125: DRIVER (X5 POSTS)
SALARY: R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE: Western Cape: Supply Chain Management Ref No: PPS 19/2026 (X2 Posts) HQ: Pretoria - Supply Chain Management Ref No: PPS 20/2026 (X2 Posts) KwaZulu-Natal: Durban - Supply Chain Management Ref No: PPS 21/2026 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. Be proficient in at least English and one other official language. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview. Be in possession of Grade 10/ Standard 8/ NCV Level 2 or certificate/ report (NQF 2 Level as recognized by SAQA) of which documentary proof can be produced when required. Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview. At least two (2) years’ relevant experience in the field of the post. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Good verbal and written communication skills. Be fluent in at least two official languages one of which must be English. Be in possession of at least a light motor vehicle license and Public Driving Permit (PDP). Be willing to work extended hours when necessary. High levels of integrity, reliability and punctuality.
DUTIES: Transport equipment, vehicles and personnel at the province. Ensure maintenance of allocated state vehicles. Completion of log sheets and monthly returns. Book vehicles at the garage for service and repairs. Uphold the confidentiality of all classified documents as per the MISS.
ENQUIRIES: HQ: Pretoria: Lt Col Kganyago Tel No: (012) 400 5310 / Captain Sithebe Tel No: (012) 400 5186 /Warrant Officer Mnyalatyho Tel No: (012) 400 5105/ AC Sekwape Tel No: (012) 400 5137/AC Modiha /HRC Sibande Tel No: (012) 400 5147. KwaZulu-Natal (Durban): Lieutenant Colonel Mkhize / Lieutenant Colonel Malinga/ AC Msani / AC Zondo / Secretary Sithole Tel No: (031) 203 7328 Western Cape (Cape Town): Lieutenant Colonel Kamana / Captain Teyise / AC Sofika/AC Sylvester Tel No: (021) 467 6485/6499
APPLICATIONS: HQ: Pretoria: Applications can be posted / hand delivered to the following address: Private Bag X272, Pretoria, 0002 or 3 Troye and Park Street, Presidential Protection Service, Maupa Naga Building Sunnyside, 0002. KwaZulu-Natal (Durban): Applications can be posted / hand delivered to the following address: 446 Vusi Mzimela Road Cato Manor, 4058. Western Cape (Cape Town): Applications must be posted / hand delivered to the following address:121 Garmour House Plein Street Cape Town, 8001. Applications may be hand-delivered, as follows: 152 Johannes Ramakhoase Street, Telkom Towers North, Pretoria. Application must be deposited into the box available at the reception area. Applications forwarded by post to be addressed to The Section Head: Corporate Support, (Attention: Captain Pretorius / W/O Tshabalala), Corporate Support, South African Police Service, Private Bag X94, Pretoria, 0001.
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp, which must be accompanied with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. The post particulars and reference number of the post you are applying for, must be correctly specified on the application form. Please complete a separate application form for each post you wish to apply for. It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the advertisement. Please note that applications submitted to an incorrect physical address will not be considered. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. Short-listed candidates will be required to produce originals of their Identity Document (ID), Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates from previous employers stating the occupation and motor vehicle driver’s license, before the interview. Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions. Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal/ departmental cases and shall allow their fingerprints to be taken and background enquiries to be made. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a full security clearance process before or during any stage of employment. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checking and verification of address, where necessary. All shortlisted candidates, including 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 an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Short-listed candidates for appointments to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment. Candidates are expected to disclose if he/ she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment. The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database. Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No 103 of 1994) as applicable to the post environment. People who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement, as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded. The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Persons whose transfer/ appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference. The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2026 at 16:00

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