The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for Driver and Driver/Messenger vacancies available in Bloemfontein and Cape Town. These permanent government positions offer an annual salary of R201,093 and are suitable for candidates with Grade 10 and a valid driver’s licence. Candidates with a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) will have an added advantage where applicable.
The Department is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Preference may be given to candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in the Public Service.
Available Positions
- Driver: Cleaning Services
- Driver/Messenger: Provisioning and Logistics
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following vacancies. The department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, with a focus on promoting representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Candidates whose appointment would promote representivity will receive preference during the selection process, and indicating this in the application will help facilitate processing. If no suitable candidates from underrepresented groups are found, candidates from represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Driver: Cleaning Services (Ref No: 2026/276)
Salary: R201 093 per annum
Centre: Bloemfontein Regional Office
Requirements
- A minimum of Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA
- A valid driver’s licence
- Knowledge of the Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS) Act
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act Regulations
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good interpersonal relations
- Ability to plan work processes and manage time effectively
- Solid driving skills
- Personal attributes including being hardworking, trustworthy, punctual, accurate, polite, helpful, honest, and flexible
- Possession of a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) will count as an added advantage
Duties
- Transport work teams, materials, and equipment to various Magistrate Courts
- Complete vehicle logbooks and trip authorisation documentation
- Pick up and drop off employees as assigned
- Verify materials loaded onto the vehicle before departure
- Assist with loading and unloading of materials and equipment
- Ensure vehicles are not overloaded
- Follow delivery schedules to ensure timely transportation
- Transport departmental officials, clients, and visitors as required
- Maintain professional conduct and interaction with all stakeholders
- Receive documents and items for transportation and ensure safe delivery
- Complete transport schedules and maintain accurate trip records
- Conduct daily vehicle inspection at the beginning of each shift
- Ensure vehicles are clean, safe, and properly maintained
- Report vehicle defects, repair requirements, accidents, injuries, and damage promptly
- Operate vehicles in accordance with road traffic regulations and departmental policies
- Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage and movement
Driver/Messenger: Provisioning and Logistics (Ref No: 2026/277)
Salary: R201 093 per annum
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
Requirements
- A minimum of Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA
- A valid driver’s licence
- A Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
- Knowledge of procedures to operate a motor vehicle
- Knowledge of prescripts for the correct utilisation of motor vehicles
- Knowledge of procedures to ensure motor vehicles are properly maintained
- Knowledge of procedures to perform messenger functions and routine office support functions, such as registry services and photocopying
- Knowledge of the city district in which the functions will be performed
Duties
- Perform general messenger and delivery services
- Sort and arrange correspondence in the registry
- Collect submissions and other documents from the assigned office
- Render a driver service, including driving light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers
- Perform routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle
- Sort mail, files, documents, and parcels
- Render delivery services and ensure items to collect are sealed and addressed
- Deliver mail, files, documents, and parcels to addressees
- Ensure recipients sign the delivery book or register
- Record contents and physical addresses in the delivery book or register
- Perform general office assistant tasks, including making copies, faxing, and shredding documents
- Render auxiliary administrative support as required
- Support the security profile of the office
- Support registry-related activities
- Support operator-related activities
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using the prescribed new Z83 Application Form, available from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc
Email Addresses for This Circular
- Driver: Cleaning Services (Ref No: 2026/276), Bloemfontein Regional Office: [email protected]
- Driver/Messenger: Provisioning and Logistics (Ref No: 2026/277), Cape Town Regional Office: [email protected]
Postal and Hand-Delivery Addresses
Head Office (Pretoria): The Director-General, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001, or hand deliver to CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria. For Attention: Ms NP Mudau
Cape Town Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000, or hand deliver to Ground Floor, Customs House, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town. For Attention: Ms C Rossouw
Nelspruit Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X11280, Nelspruit, 1200. Physical Address: 30 Brown Street, Nedbank Building, 9th Floor, Nelspruit. For Attention: Mr EK Nguyuza
Bloemfontein Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X20605, Bloemfontein, 9300, or hand deliver to 18 President Brand Street, Bloemfontein, 9300. For Attention: Mr T Mosia or Mr T Mofokeng
Pretoria Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001, or hand deliver to AVN Building, Corner Thabo Sehume and Nana Sita Street, Pretoria. For Attention: Ms M Masubelele
Durban Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X54315, Durban, 4000, or hand deliver to Corner Dr Pixley Ka Seme and Samora Machel Streets, Durban. For Attention: Ms NS Nxumalo
Mmabatho Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X120, Mmabatho, 2735, or hand deliver to 810 Corner Albert Luthuli Drive and Maisantwa Streets, Unit 3, Mmabatho, 2735. For Attention: Mr T Oagile
The completed Z83 form must be signed, initialled and dated, and accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) only.
Certified copies of qualifications, identity documents and driver’s licence are not required when applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents before the interview. Certified documents must not be older than six months.
Applicants must ensure that Parts A and B of the Z83 form are fully completed. Where space is limited in Parts C to G, information may be referenced in the attached CV. Page 1 of the Z83 form must be initialled, while Page 2 must be signed and dated.
Separate applications must be submitted for each post. Candidates applying for multiple positions must complete a separate Z83 form and attach a separate CV for every vacancy. Applications submitted using the old or incorrect Z83 form will be disqualified.
Applications may be submitted by email, hand delivery, courier or post to the relevant regional office. Email applications must be submitted as one single PDF attachment not exceeding 15MB. It remains the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application has been successfully submitted.
Late applications will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo qualification verification, reference checks, criminal record checks and other personnel suitability assessments. Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure that their qualifications have been evaluated by SAQA before applying.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no communication is received within three months after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.