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DRIVER VACANCY – CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH LAUNDRY

Reference Number: REFS/056255
Directorate: LAUNDRY
Number of Posts: 1
Package: R 170 226.00 per annum (plus benefits)
Employer: Department of Health
Location: CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH LAUNDRY
Closing Date: 04 September 2026

ENQUIRIES

Ms Thembekile Ndamane
Tel: (011) 933 8379/8391

REQUIREMENTS

Abet Level 4 or Grade 10. Code 10/C1 drivers’ licence with valid PDP drivers permit. 3 years’ experience in driving. Applicant should be prepared to undergo drivers testing and medical surveillance as an inherent job requirement.

Skills/Knowledge/Competence

Basic understanding of Policies (Batho Pele Principles, Patients Right Charter, Occupational Health and Safety, Six Priorities and National Core Standards).
Ability to work under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skill.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to communicate well with people at different levels.
Ability to organize and plan.
Ability to act with tact and discretion.
Must be self-motivated.
Ability to handle tasks of multidisciplinary nature and work independently and in a team.
Knowledge of Labour Relations processes.
Must be prepared to engage in intensive labour practices.
High level of reliability.
Good customer skills and competencies.
Must be able to work under pressure and to take initiative.
Knowledge of regulations and the legislative framework related to Laundry.
Experience in a similar environment or health entity will be an added advantage.

DUTIES

Execute all authorized transportation trips of linen, staff, records, linen to relevant destinations.
Check the level and condition of fuel, water, oil and tires every time before driving a vehicle.
Complete the vehicle inspection form after checking vehicle for any problems (e.g. dents and scratches) and report dents and scratches on vehicles.
Report and complete the accident report when involved in a motor vehicle accident immediately.
Report minor and major defects on the vehicle to supervisor.
Responsible for safekeeping of vehicle keys, while vehicles are in use.
Responsible for spare wheel, jack and all other tools in vehicle.
Ensure that the vehicle is clean and in a good condition before handing back the keys at the end of the shift.
Report low fuel level to Despatcher at the end of your shift.
Collect and deliver Soiled linen.
Collect clean linen from different wards.
Advise supervisor/manager of all undelivered /collected Linen.
Ensure that all deliveries and collections are signed for.
Compliance and progress report.
Provide portfolio of evidence on work achieved.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act prescripts and procedures at all times.
Complete vehicle lock book as prescribed by legislations.
Attend to enquiries in a professional manner and give guidance and advice.
Promote the safekeeping of the vehicles from damages.
Comply with the rotation roster.
Adhere to all legal instructions given to you written or verbally by a senior staff member.
Adhere to timelines.
Attend meetings and training as approved by the supervisor.
Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS).
Transporting of patients to various hospitals and/or internal hospital trips.

NOTES

Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal:

http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za

No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.

For assistance with online applications please email your query to:

healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za

Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department

The Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant.

The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”.

Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified.

Application must indicate the post reference number on their application.

Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview.

Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment.

Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as require by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993.

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

CRITERIA QUESTIONS

Do you have Abet Level 4 or Grade 10?
Do you have Code 10/C1 drivers’ licence with valid PDP drivers permit?
Do you have 3 years’ experience in driving?

PLEASE NOTE

Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.