Driver Messenger – Gauteng

November 1, 2026 Vickworld

Driver Messenger Vacancy – Department of Roads and Transport

Employer: Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport

Job Title: Driver Messenger

Location: Johannesburg (Head Office), Gauteng

Salary: R201,093 per annum plus benefits

Reference Number: REFS/056799

Closing Date: 9 November 2026

Job Overview

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is inviting applications for a Driver Messenger position within its Human Resource Planning and Administration Directorate.

The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting passengers, delivering documents and parcels, maintaining departmental vehicles and providing general messenger and registry support.

This is an opportunity for candidates with a valid Code 8 driver’s licence and basic educational qualifications to apply for a government position.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Grade 10 qualification or 7–12 months of driving experience.
Valid Code 8 driver’s licence.
Knowledge of cities where duties will be performed.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Planning and organisational abilities.
Knowledge of procurement.
Good driving skills.

Additional screening questions: Applicants will also be asked whether they have at least one year’s relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Driving light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers.
Delivering mail, files, documents and parcels.
Conducting routine vehicle maintenance and reporting defects.
Ensuring vehicle licences, service schedules and safety equipment are up to date.
Maintaining vehicle logbooks and other prescribed records.
Collecting and delivering departmental documents.
Copying, scanning and faxing documents.
Assisting with registry duties.

Employment Equity

In line with the department’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to Coloured female, Indian female and White female candidates.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official Gauteng Provincial Government recruitment portal:

Application Portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za

Applicants must submit:

A fully completed, initialled and signed latest Z83 application form.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).

The Z83 form is available from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website: www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s licence, where applicable.

Only online applications will be considered.

Important Application Information

Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a practical assessment and an integrity assessment.
The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
If you do not receive feedback within three months, consider your application unsuccessful.

Enquiries

Ms P. Mabasa: 011 355 7175
Ms A. Mkhombo: 011 355 7521

Scam Warning

Applicants should not pay anyone to secure this position or guarantee employment. Government recruitment applications should be submitted through official channels only.

Verification: Before applying, confirm that the Driver Messenger vacancy, reference number REFS/056799 and closing date are listed on the official Gauteng recruitment portal.

Official employer: Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport.

Vacancy information has been organised from the supplied job advertisement. Applicants should verify all details with the employer before submitting personal documents.

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