Driver (Light Duty Vehicle) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: GRD81/2026

Location: Garden Route District Office

REMUNERATION

R 144 024 - R 169 656 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

6/26/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/10 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in transportation of personnel and goods in health environment.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment/written test.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid code (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Valid Public Driving Permit (PDP). Willingness to work overtime and to perform standby duties when needed. Willingness to relief staff within the Support Service component when needed. Ability to handle heavy objects.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Good Communication skills (verbal and written). Appropriate knowledge of routine, maintenance, Inspections for defects on vehicles and safe driving skills. Ability to accept accountability and responsibility and to work independently and unsupervised.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Daily transporting of official passengers, post, packages, medication, goods and equipment as well as completion of logbooks. Deliver and collect blood products and carry medical and other documentation (patient files, reports, etc) to wards/treatment and other admin areas. Conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of Government vehicles and conduct routine inspection of vehicles and report defects. Perform routine administrative duties when required and respond to emergencies when necessary.

ENQUIRIES

Mr BR Meiring, tel. nr. (044) 813 - 3001

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.