Driver / Messenger
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About the role
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is hiring a Driver / Messenger in Corporate Services, based in Western Cape (Cape Town). This is a permanent post, paying R201,093 a year. How to apply: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post269@dlrrd.gov.za Reference number to quote: 3/1/1/1/2026/269 Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 16:00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Drive light and medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail, documents, office equipment).
- Collect, distribute and control movement of documents.
- Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely.
- Perform daily pre and post trip vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle is always in the best condition.
- Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled.
- Maintain accurate and up to date schedule trip sheets i.e. log official trips, daily mileage.
- Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the Departmental/Branch or any other component within the Departmental related external parties.
- Ensure proper and secure control over movement of documents.
- Assist in registry functions.
- File incoming correspondence and help trace the file.
- Copy and fax documents.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: A Grade 10 Certificate/Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) qualification or related equivalent qualification and a valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the city in which the function will be performed.
- Job related skills:
- Organising
- Good communication (written and verbal)
- Interpersonal relations and Basic literacy
- A reliable and creative individual who is prepared to work under pressure and as part of a team