Driver, , Transportation

Driver, , Transportation

Pretoria, South Africa

Company
Department of Health
Location
Pretoria
Posted
7 days ago
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Job Description
• Directorate : ADMIN AND LOGISTICS (TRANSPORT)
• Number of Posts : 3
• Package : R 163 680 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries :
Ms. MA Motiang
- Tel No:

Requirements :
• Grade 12/Matric. A valid code 10 (C1) Driver`s License with PDP, three (3) years experience working as a driver. Good verbal and written communication skills. Time management ,discipline and loyalty. Be prepared to work at night, weekend and public holidays. Knowledge and understanding of road maps and directions.

Duties :
• Transporting patients to various instructions for consultations, checkups and follow ups. To collect and deliver medication from medical depot and different institutions. To collect and deliver documents to different institutions. To collect and deliver equipment and material from different institutions. To record and check faults of the vehicle and complete inspection sheet before and after each trip. Ensure the vehicle is roadworthy before utilizing it.

Report accidents and dents to the transport officer. Ensure that vehicle tools are in good condition. Record start and end kilometers in the logbook. Submit keys, fuel card and logbook to the transport officer after the trip. Fill all the necessary information required on trip authorization.

Notes :
• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries.za . NB:
Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet a.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified.

(Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, p, credit record, matric ,qualification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test.

The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer :
Department of Health

Closing Date : 10-03-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Grade 12?

Do you have a valid code 10 (C1) Driver`s License with PDP?

Please Notes :
• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Driver Jobs in South Africa

Q What is the minimum wage for light vehicle drivers in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for light vehicle drivers is R30.33 per hour effective 1 March 2026. This covers up to 45 ordinary hours per week, equating to R5,914 per month for full-time work. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate for hours beyond 45 per week.
Q What work visa is required for foreigners applying for driver jobs in South Africa in 2026?
Foreigners need a General Work Visa from the Department of Home Affairs, with an application fee of R425 and issuance fee of R1,520, processing in 8-10 weeks. A valid job offer from a South African employer is required, and the job must be advertised for 30 days on the Employment Services of South Africa portal. Driver occupations do not qualify for the Critical Skills Work Visa.
Q What are the eligibility requirements for truck driver jobs in South Africa?
A Code 14 driver's licence is required for heavy vehicles over 16 tonnes, plus at least 12 months driving experience on Code 10 vehicles. No specific education beyond Grade 10 is mandated, but a clean criminal record and medical fitness certificate are compulsory. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Q What documents are needed to apply for a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) for driver jobs in 2026?
Submit a certified ID copy, valid driver's licence, eye test and medical fitness certificate, two ID photos, and proof of address to the provincial Driving Licence Testing Centre, with a fee of R260. The PrDP is valid for 5 years and required for remunerated driving of goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes or passenger vehicles over 12 persons. Processing takes 10 working days.
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