Driver with Secondary Functions: Blaauwberg Region (Tygerberg), Ref No. CAS 29/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Cultutal Affairs, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to provide the driving of vehicles to transport passengers and goods and support the office with requested administrative tasks.

Minimum Requirements

Junior Certificate (Grade 10) or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence with a valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Core driver function; Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (equipment, mail and documents); Monitor and records routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle(s) and report defects timely; Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regards to the vehicle and the goods handled;Render a clerical support/messenger service in the relevant office: Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the department; Copy, scan, e-mail and make photocopies; Assist in registry, stationary store, or other general administration; Assist with preparing for monitoring visits; Load and offload vehicles; Assist with tasks during visits to libraries; Assist with Asset verification and asset controlling ( books or equipment and furniture); Assist with checking lists and items issued or received on lists; Assist with handling new consignment lists; Ad hoc tasks as determined by the supervisor.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Procedures to operate the motor vehicle e.g procedures to obtain trip authorities, complete the logbooks of the motor vehicle, to obtain consumables (e.g. petrol) and obtain basic services (e.g. fixing a flat tyre); Prescripts for the correct utilisation of the motor vehicle e.g. how and for what purposes the motor vehicle can be utilised, what are the requirements for the storage of the vehicle; Procedures to ensure that the motor vehicle is maintained properly; Procedures to perform messenger functions and routine office support functions like registry functions and the making of photocopies; City(ies) in which the functions will be performed. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Literacy; Driving.

Remuneration

R 201 093 - R 236 877 per annum (Salary level 4)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall under take two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’ suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the ad vert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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