DRIVER / MESSENGER

Department of Cooperative Governance

Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: EC

Reference number: 110926/09
Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
Centre: King Williams Town
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

NQF Level 2. A valid Code 8/10 Driver’s License with PDP (Professional Driving Permit).1 Year Experience in driving/messenger environment. Traffic and road safety regulations. Knowledge of the procedures to perform messenger functions and routine office support functions like registry and making photocopies. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements. Departmental transport policies and procedures. Basic record-keeping and reporting procedures. High sense of responsibility and accountability. Reliability and punctuality. Attention to detail and alertness. Integrity and discretion. Flexibility and Interpersonal Skills. Communications skills. The incumbent will be expected to work extended hours including weekends & public holidays when necessary.

Duties

Drive light and medium motor vehicles transporting passengers and other departmental items (mail and documents) Complete logbook, trip authorisation for the vehicle. Safely transport personnel passengers and other departmental items. Comply with traffic laws. Road safety regulations and departmental transport policies at all times. Do routine maintenance on allocated vehicles and report defect timely. Ensure cleanliness. minor repairs. And regular servicing schedules are adhered cleanliness. minor condition of oil tyres, fuel. And water. Ensure vehicle is kept in a safe place. Complete all required and prescribed records and logbooks regarding the vehicle and goods handled. Conduct routine operational checks and report mechanical or functional defects for repair. Perform daily pre-trip and post trip inspections on vehicles. Prepare correct documentation of trip authorisations, logbooks, and service records. Adhere to road traffic laws, departmental transport policies, and load safety standards. Render clerical support/messenger service in the relevant office. Collect and deliver documents and related items in the department. Copy and fax documents. Assist in registry.

Where to send your application

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Enquiries

Mr S Dyolisi Tel No: (043) 604 5425

Note

NB: Preference will be given to applicants residing within or around the geographical area.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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