GOVERNMENT DRIVER / MESSENGER VACANCY – GRADE 10 & CODE 8 LICENCE REQUIRED

The Directorate: Animal Health is inviting applications for a Driver/Messenger position based in Pretoria.

This government opportunity offers a salary of R201 093 per annum and requires a Grade 10/ABET qualification, valid Code 8 driver’s licence and at least seven months of relevant experience.

JOB DETAILS

Position: Driver/Messenger
Reference Number: 3/3/1/90/2026
Directorate: Animal Health
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 at 16:00

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have:

• Grade 10 / ABET qualification
• Valid Code 8 driver’s licence
• Minimum of 7 months’ relevant experience
• Knowledge of the city or areas where duties will be performed
• Basic literacy
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliability and good organisation

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

• Drive light and medium vehicles.
• Transport passengers when required.
• Collect and deliver mail, documents and office equipment.
• Collect, distribute and control the movement of documents.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance on the allocated vehicle.
• Report vehicle defects promptly.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Complete prescribed vehicle records and logbooks.
• Maintain accurate trip sheets.
• Record official trips and daily mileage.
• Deliver documents within the department and to external parties.
• Ensure documents are transported and handled securely.
• Assist with registry functions.
• File incoming correspondence.
• Assist with tracing files.
• Photocopy and fax documents when required.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must submit:

• A completed Z83 application form
• A detailed CV

Applications can be submitted by email or hand delivery.

Email: DMrecruit90@nda.gov.za

Hand Delivery:
20 Steve Biko Street
Agriculture Place
Arcadia
Pretoria
0002

Email applications must be submitted as a PDF document with a maximum size of 10 MB.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of relevant supporting documents where necessary.

ENQUIRIES

Ms Celia Maluleke
Tel: (012) 319 7475

CLOSING DATE: 16 October 2026 at 16:00

Late applications will not be considered.