- Company
- Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 10
- Salary
- R 201, 093.00 per annum (plus benefit)
- Reference
- REFS/056799
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026 (6 days left)
About this post
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is looking for a Driver Messenger in Johannesburg. It is a permanent post, paying R 201, 093.00 per annum (plus benefit).
Section: HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Where you will work: Johannesburg (Head Office)
Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- Grade 10 qualification or 7-12 months driving experience.
- Valid code 8 driver’s License.
- Knowledge of cities in which the function will be performed.
- Knowledge and Skills Verbal and written Communications skills, Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving, Knowledge of procurement and Insight.
- Computer skills, Planning and organization and Driving skills.
What you’ll do
- Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items e.g. (mail, files, documents, parcels).
- Conduct routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely.
- Ensure vehicle licences, service schedules and safety equipment are up to date.
- Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regards to the vehicle and the goods handled.
- Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the department Copy, scan and fax documents.
- Assist in the registry.
Tips before you apply
- Apply online on the Gauteng Professional Job Centre (jobs.gauteng.gov.za). Register first, then open this post and click Apply. Emailed or faxed applications are not accepted.
- Quote the reference number REFS/056799 on your application.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: online on the Gauteng Professional Job Centre. Register or log in, then open this post and click Apply.
Enquiries: Ms. P. Mabasa (011) 355 – 7175/ Ms. A. Mkhombo (011 355 -7521)
Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to COLOURED FEMALES, INDIAN FEMALES, WHITE FEMALES candidates. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355-7175/7521.Only online applications will be considered. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. 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 is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
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Source: Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport's official vacancy page (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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