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Jobs · Free State · Public Works and Infrastructure

Messenger /Driver

Office of The Head of Department (HOD)

Closing dateToday is Sat 17 Oct · SAST

Closes Friday 23 October 2026

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Messenger and driver post in the Office of the Head of Department. Sorts, collects and delivers mail and documents, and drives light and medium vehicles. Suits people with Grade 10 and driving experie

  • Sort and arrange mail, files, documents and parcels in the registry, and make sure items to be collected are sealed and addressed.
  • Collect and deliver mail, files, documents and parcels to addresses.
  • Drive light and medium motor vehicles to carry passengers and deliver items.
  • Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle, report defects on time, and keep the required records and log books.
  • Must have NQF3 (Grade 10), the ability to read and write, a valid driver's licence, and 7 to 12 months of relevant experience.
  • Must know the procedures and practices for messenger services.
  • The post is based in Bloemfontein. Apply online using the link given in the advert.

Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 140

Requirements

  • NQF3 (Grade10).
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Valid Driver’s Licence 7-12 month’s relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of (procedures and practices regarding messenger services)

Duties

  • To render a messenger services, sort and arrange correspondence inn the registry.
  • Collect, distribute and circulate correspondences (mail, parcel, documents and files).
  • Sort mail, files, documents and parcels.
  • Ensure that items to collect are sealed and addressed.
  • Collect mail, files, documents and parcels form addressor.
  • Deliver mail, files, documents and parcels to addresses.
  • To render driver services.
  • Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail and documents).
  • Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely.
  • Complete all the required and prescribed records and log books with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled.

How to apply

To apply visit: (https://systems.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment/Login)

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Notes from the department

  • To apply for positions, we only accept hand delivered/posted/emailed applications should an applicant prove that he/she tried to apply via e- Recruitment with no success and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure ICT unit was unable to assist.
  • The applicant’s profile on the e- Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note.
  • Certain documentation will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, ID, etc., however these documents need not be certified at point of application, and however certification will be required prior to attending the interview.
  • Please note:
  • 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 should be noted that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information.
  • Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre- entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions.
  • For SMS positions certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Competency Assessments.
  • All qualifications, criminal and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024.
  • By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes.
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense.
  • The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system.
  • However, if you have not been contacted within 4 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • Faxed or late applications will NOT be accepted.
  • All queries must be submitted via email addressed to Human Resource support team on e-recruitmentfsdpwi01@fswork.gov.za (no applications strictly for enquiries

As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 140 · open the PDF

POST 36/156: MESSENGER /DRIVER REF NO: PWI 14/26 Office of The Head of Department (HOD)
SALARY: R170 226 per annum (Level 03), (A basic salary)
CENTRE: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS: NQF3 (Grade10). Ability to read and write. Valid Driver’s Licence 7-12 month’s relevant experience. Knowledge of (procedures and practices regarding messenger services)
DUTIES: To render a messenger services, sort and arrange correspondence inn the registry. Collect, distribute and circulate correspondences (mail, parcel, documents and files). Sort mail, files, documents and parcels. Ensure that items to collect are sealed and addressed. Collect mail, files, documents and parcels form addressor. Deliver mail, files, documents and parcels to addresses. To render driver services. Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail and documents). Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely. Complete all the required and prescribed records and log books with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled.
ENQUIRIES: e-recruitmentfsdpwi01@fswork.gov.za
APPLICATIONS: To apply visit: (https://systems.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment/Login)

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