Driver and Messenger Job Vacancies 2024 – Various Locations and Departments

Driver Messenger – Taung Old Age Home (Ref No: SD/1/19/24/I)

Location: Taung Old Age Home, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District

Salary: R183,279 per annum (Level 04)

Department: Chief Directorate: Districts And Institutional Support Management
Directorate: Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, Department of Social Development

Job Requirements:

  • Education: Grade 10 qualification
  • License: Valid Code 08 Driver’s License with PDP
  • Experience: 7–12 months relevant experience
  • Competencies:
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills
    • Patience, assertiveness, honesty, and trustworthiness
    • Strong listening and recording skills
    • Knowledge of transport policies
    • Familiarity with the city/area where duties will be performed

Key Responsibilities:

  • Transport service beneficiaries and staff to various locations
  • Deliver and collect goods, documents, and correspondence
  • Maintain vehicle log sheets and ensure proper vehicle key management
  • Report vehicle faults and service requirements promptly
  • Schedule service appointments for pool vehicles
  • Load/unload goods, sort deliveries, and manage mail and stationery

Contact Information:

  • Enquiries: Ms. P. Kgaboesele, Tel No: (018) 388 5719
  • Applications To:
    Acting Director Human Capital Management, Department of Social Development
    Private Bag X6, Mmabatho, 2735
    Ground Floor, Provident House Building
    1st Floor, University Drive, Mmabatho
    Or email: LSegole@nwpg.gov.za
    Attention: Mr. L. Segole

Closing Date: 18 October at 15:00


Driver/Messenger (Ref No: 12/DEDECT/2024/NW)

Location: Mmabatho

Salary: R183,279 per annum (Level 04)

Department: Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT)

Job Requirements:

  • Education: Grade 10 or equivalent qualifications (NQF Level 2)
  • License: Valid Driver’s License
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
    • Knowledge of Public Service policies and procedures
    • Ability to manage time, plan efficiently, and drive carefully
    • Uphold confidentiality and maintain discipline, especially in the Office of the Executive Authority

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect and deliver confidential documents for the Office of the Executive Authority
  • Transport employees, guests, and special advisors of the Executive Authority
  • Provide general support functions within the office
  • Maintain a strong understanding of applicable workplace policies and procedures
  • Perform routine maintenance of the allocated vehicle and report any defects in a timely manner
  • Keep accurate and up-to-date records concerning the vehicle and goods handled

Contact Information:

  • Enquiries: Mr. O. O. Ntsimane, Tel No: (018) 388-5809
  • Applications To:
    Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism
    NWDC Building, Cnr University Drive and Provident Street, Mmabatho, 2735
    Or post to: Private Bag X15, Mmabatho, 2735
    Or email: dedectapplications@nwpg.gov.za

Equal Opportunity Statement: The North West Department of Economic Development, Conservation, Tourism, and Environment is committed to diversity and equity in employment, with an emphasis on encouraging applications from white males and females.

Closing Date: 11 October 2024


Messenger (Ref No: 24/67/DG)

Location: National Office, Pretoria

Salary: R183,279 – R215,892 per annum (Performance agreement required)

Department: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Job Requirements:

  • Education: Grade 10 or ABET qualification
  • License: Valid driver’s license
  • Skills and Competencies:
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Creative thinking
    • Customer service orientation
    • Problem-solving abilities
    • Self-management and teamwork
    • Technical proficiency

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide driver and messenger support services
  • Collect, deliver, and serve documents
  • Distribute mail and parcels to various offices
  • Collect correspondence from government institutions
  • Transport officials to different destinations
  • Provide clerical support services as required

Contact Information:

  • Enquiries: Mr. S. Maeko, Tel No: (012) 315 1996

Application Submission:

  • Postal Address:
    Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
    Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
  • Physical Address:
    Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Email: DOJ24-67-DG@justice.gov.za
    (Please quote the reference number when applying)

Closing Date: Not specified


Messenger – Garden Route District (Oudtshoorn Hospital)

Location: Oudtshoorn Hospital, Garden Route District

Salary: R131,265 per annum

Job Requirements:

  • Education: Basic literacy and numeracy
  • Experience: Relevant experience in the transportation of personnel and goods in a health facility
  • License: Valid Code B/EB driver’s license
  • Competencies:
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills
    • Physical fitness to lift and load heavy items
    • Sober habits
    • Ability to work overtime, standby, weekends, and holidays

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail daily
  • Deliver and collect patient folders between departments
  • Record and retrieve patient folders from medical records
  • Assist with general administrative duties
  • Provide support to the supervisor

Contact Information:

Closing Date: 07 October 2024


Messenger – Support Services (Groote Schuur Hospital)

Location: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

Salary: R131,265 per annum

Job Requirements:

  • Education: Basic literacy and numeracy
  • Experience: Relevant experience in messenger service delivery
  • Competencies:
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills
    • Physical fitness to stand for long periods

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect and deliver letters, memos, folders, x-rays, and case notes
  • Assist ward clerks in locating patient folders throughout the hospital
  • Deliver and collect blood specimens and related products
  • Collect medication from the pharmacy and folders from the medical records department
  • Perform relief duties and maintain basic record-keeping

Contact Information:

Closing Date: 07 October 2024


Messenger: Support Services

Location: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

Salary: R131,265 per annum

Job Requirements:

  • Education: Basic literacy and numeracy
  • Experience: Relevant experience in messenger service delivery
  • Competencies:
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills
    • Physically fit, capable of standing for long periods

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect and deliver letters, memos, folders, x-rays, case notes, and other documents
  • Assist Ward Clerks in locating patient folders across the hospital
  • Deliver and collect blood specimens, blood hampers, and plasma products
  • Collect medication from the pharmacy and folders from the medical records department
  • Perform relief duties and maintain basic records of all documentation

Contact Information:

Closing Date: 07 October 2024

Note: No payment is required to apply for this post.


Messenger/Driver (Ref No: DSRAC 31/06/2023)

Location: Alfred Nzo District – Mount Ayliff
Salary: R155,148 – R182,757 per annum (Level 03), all-inclusive remuneration

Job Requirements:

  • Education: Grade 8 certificate, ABET level 4, or NQF level 1–3
  • Experience: No experience required (1 year relevant experience is an added advantage)
  • License: Valid driver’s license with PDP
  • Core Knowledge & Skills:
    • Knowledge of motor vehicle operation procedures (e.g., trip authorities, petrol, and basic vehicle services such as flat tyre repairs)
    • Understanding of motor vehicle utilization and storage policies
    • Ability to read and write, with good verbal and written communication skills
    • Good interpersonal skills and self-motivation
    • Physically fit

Key Responsibilities:

  • Driver Functions:
    • Transport passengers and deliver items like mail and documents using light and medium motor vehicles
    • Perform routine vehicle maintenance and report defects
    • Complete required records and logbooks regarding vehicle usage and goods delivered
  • Messenger/Clerical Functions:
    • Collect and deliver documentation within the department
    • Assist with copying, faxing, and general registry duties
    • Perform routine office support tasks like photocopying and handling office documents

Contact Information:

  • Enquiries: M. Gugwana, Tel No: (039) 492 0297

Application Submission:

  • Via Provincial E-Recruitment System:
    Apply online through the Eastern Cape Provincial E-Recruitment System (The system closes at 23:59 on the closing date)Technical Enquiries:
    For technical issues, email your ID number and profile details to recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za during business hours (08:00–16:30 Mon-Thurs, 08:00–16:00 Fri).
    Note: If applications are submitted via email and not through the system, they will not be considered.

Alternate Hand Delivery Options:

  • Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr. M.B. Gugwana, No 67 Church Street, Mt Ayliff
  • Other Districts: Refer to relevant contact details and addresses listed for each district.

Closing Date: 11 October 2024

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