This entry-level position is based at Pretoria Head Office within the Corporate Support Services branch, CD: Auxiliary Services. The Driver/Messenger is responsible for safe and efficient transportation of officials and documents, vehicle maintenance compliance, and support for registry services.
Responsibilities
- Drive light motor vehicles for official departmental use.
- Complete vehicle logbooks and trip authorisation forms.
- Collect and drop off documents and officials to and from various destinations.
- Conduct routine vehicle safety checks.
- Assist with registry services as required.
Requirements
- An NQF Level 2 qualification or relevant qualification.
- Valid Code 8 driver’s licence (disclosure required).
- One (1) year of experience in a driver/messenger environment.
Knowledge & Competencies
- Knowledge of safe driving practices and Occupational Health and Safety protocols.
- Understanding of record keeping and reporting procedures.
- High sense of responsibility, accountability, reliability, and punctuality.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: R201 093 per annum
Grade Level: Level 04
Work Location
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Branch: Corporate Support Services — CD: Auxiliary Services
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the e-Recruitment portal:
>>https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Closing Date: 29 May 2026
ℹ️ Do NOT attach copies of qualifications, ID, or driver’s licence when applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to produce these at the interview.
Applications that do not comply with the stated requirements will not be considered. No late or faxed applications will be accepted.
The Department of Water and Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to Employment Equity (EE) targets.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
Hiring Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks: SAQA verification, reference checks, criminal and credit checks.
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate (required only upon shortlisting).
- All shortlisted candidates will complete two pre-entry assessments: (1) a practical/technical exercise, and (2) an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Services (SMS) posts must hold a pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government prior to appointment.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
- Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from their country of origin (required only upon shortlisting).
- For posts requiring professional or occupational registration, all relevant fields in Part B of the online Z83 form must be completed in full.
Hiring Process Note
ℹ️ Candidates may be required to complete both a practical and theoretical test as part of the selection process.
Enquiries
Contact: Ms P Mabelane — (012) 336 6783
