DRIVER / MESSENGER
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · western cape · Western Cape (Cape Town)
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Reference
- 3/1/1/1/2026/269
- Salary band
- R 201 093
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Directorate: Corporate Services Location: Western Cape (Cape Town) Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04) Requirements: Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 10 Certificate / Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) qualification or related equivalent qualification and a valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the city in which the function will be performed. Job 55 related skills: Organising, Good communication (written and verbal), Interpersonal relations and Basic literacy. A reliable and creative individual who is prepared to work under pressure and as part of a team. Duties: Drive light and medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail, documents, office equipment). Collect, distribute and control movement of documents. Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely. Perform daily pre and post trip vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle is always in the best condition. Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled. Maintain accurate and up to date schedule trip sheets i.e. log official trips, daily mileage. Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the Departmental / Branch or any other component within the Departmental related external parties. Ensure proper and secure control over movement of documents. Assist in registry functions. File incoming correspondence and help trace the file. Copy and fax documents. Application instructions: can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post269@dlrrd.gov.za Enquiries: Mr T Mtintsilana at 071 302 1220 Notes: EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities. 56 Closing Date: 23 October 2026
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Requirements
- ✓Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 10 Certificate / Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) qualification or related equivalent qualification and a valid driver’s licence
- ✓Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the city in which the function will be performed
- ✓Job 55 related skills: Organising, Good communication (written and verbal), Interpersonal relations and Basic literacy
- ✓A reliable and creative individual who is prepared to work under pressure and as part of a team
Key responsibilities
- •Drive light and medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail, documents, office equipment)
- •Collect, distribute and control movement of documents
- •Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely
- •Perform daily pre and post trip vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle is always in the best condition
- •Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled
- •Maintain accurate and up to date schedule trip sheets i
- •log official trips, daily mileage
- •Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the Departmental / Branch or any other component within the Departmental related external parties
- •Ensure proper and secure control over movement of documents
- •Assist in registry functions