Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga
Salary band
R 201 093
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
DARDLEA/2026/08/87
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Department
Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga
Location
Tonga
Salary
R201 093 per annum
Requirements
Grade 12 or an equivalent appropriate qualification recognised by SAQA. A valid driver's licence code C1/code 10 minimum. Professional Driving Permit (PrDP is required). Experience in driving and operating specialised vehicles, agricultural machinery and equipment. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of driving and operating specialised vehicles, agricultural machinery and equipment, including basic inspection and maintenance procedures. Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements applicable to vehicle and machinery operation. Ability to read, write and maintain basic operational records, interpret operating and safety manuals, identify and report defects, and work independently as well as part of a team. Good communication skills, good eyesight, and the physical ability to safely perform the duties of the post.
Duties
Operate departmental vehicles, specialised equipment and agricultural machinery in accordance with prescribed procedures and safety requirements. Transport departmental officials, work teams, agricultural inputs, materials and equipment, including loading and offloading where required. Conduct routine inspections, basic maintenance and condition checks of vehicles, machinery and equipment, and report defects. Maintain accurate logbooks, trip authorisations. inspection checklists and other prescribed record. Assist with agricultural infrastructure, production support and the operation of machinery and equipment at departmental facilities and project sites. Detect and report mechanical faults and facilitate the repair of defective vehicles, machinery and equipment. Comply with departmental policies, procedures, occupational health and safety requirements, and applicable legislation.
Enquiries
Ms. MH Sekoma Tel No: (013) 759 4000 or Ms. EM Mkhonza Tel No: (013) 759 4000
Closing Date
2026-09-11T23:59:00+02:00
Driving and logistics roles are advertised consistently across South Africa in both the public and private sectors. Government departments require drivers for official vehicles and the private sector has significant demand in distribution, e-commerce, and freight. Professional driving permits (PrDPs) are required for operators of goods vehicles, public transport vehicles, and vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 201 093. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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