Driver / Messenger

Role overview

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is recruiting a Driver/Messenger for its Pretoria centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe movement of documents, parcels, equipment and vehicles, as well as supporting transport-related administrative tasks.

Compensation

The post offers an annual salary of R170 226 at Level 03.

Key duties

• Transport, deliver and collect documents, parcels and equipment between departmental offices, external clients and service providers.
• Support chauffeur-related driving duties when needed.
• Perform a daily check of the vehicle, identify defects and report any issues.
• Take vehicles for booked servicing and repairs, and collect them afterwards.
• Help with vehicle allocation and the reconciliation of logbooks.

Minimum requirements

Applicants need a Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4 recognised by SAQA, together with 5 years of driving experience and a valid Code 8/B driver’s licence.

Competency profile

Generic competencies: attention to quality, initiative, good interpersonal relations, planning and execution, reliability, communication and teamwork.

Technical competencies: safe vehicle operation, driving, and carrying out physical inspections of vehicles, including understanding how to use vehicle controls correctly.

Application and selection notes

Applications must be submitted electronically through the department’s recruitment application form. Use the current Z83 application form dated from 1 January 2021 onward; earlier versions will not be accepted. Each application must include a detailed CV showing exact start and end dates for all relevant posts, the level and rank of each position, current remuneration, and at least two contactable referees.

A recommended CV template is available on the department website. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certified copies of documents before interviews. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates below SMS level will complete two pre-entry assessments: a practical test and an integrity assessment. Candidates for SMS roles are subject to a technical exercise, interview and, for up to three candidates, a psychometric assessment. The appointment is subject to positive screening results, including criminal, credit, citizenship and qualification verification checks.

The selected candidate will serve a 12-month probation period and will be required to sign a performance agreement. The department will only contact shortlisted applicants, and if no response is received within three months after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful. The department also reserves the right not to appoint.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

For job-related questions, contact Mr J Sabeka at (012) 336 5749. For application assistance only, email CTBusinessApplications@cogta.gov.za.

Closing date

Applications close on 03 July 2026.

Additional information

Centre: Pretoria. Reference number: DCOG-DM.