This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DRIVER / MESSENGER
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Chief Directorate: Land Restitution Support
- Reference number
- 3/1/1/1/2026/218
- Salary
- R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
- Centre
- KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg)
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
- Circular
- No 30 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 10 Certificate / Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) qualification or related equivalent qualification and a valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the city in which the function will be performed. Job related skills: Organising, Good communication (written and verbal), Interpersonal relations and Basic literacy. A reliable and creative individual who is prepared to work under pressure and as part of a team.
Duties
Drive light and medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail, documents, office equipment). Collect, distribute and control movement of documents. Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely. Perform daily pre and post trip vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle is always in the best condition. Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled. Maintain accurate and up to date schedule trip sheets i.e. log official trips, daily mileage. Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the Departmental / Branch or any other component within the Departmental-related external parties. Ensure proper and secure control over movement of documents. Assist in registry functions. File incoming correspondence and help trace the file. Copy and fax documents.
Where to send your application
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post218@dlrrd.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms NP Mazibuko Tel No: (033) 341 2679
Note
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.
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