Messenger/driver
Department Of Traditional Affairs
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Contract
- Fixed-term contract
- Salary (as advertised)
- R170 226 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Certificate / N-level / trade
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is a description for a Messenger/Driver position available at the Department of Traditional Affairs. This role is offered on a 12-month contract within the Facilities Management division and is based in Pretoria. The remuneration for this position is R170 226 per annum, supplemented by 37% in lieu of service benefits. The reference number for this vacancy is 2026/23. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Transporting work teams, documents, materials, and equipment. * Detecting and repairing minor mechanical problems on the vehicle, including checking the level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres, and water, and initiating further repairs as needed. * Conducting inspections of vehicles and equipment, and reporting any defects found. * Completing vehicle logbooks and trip authorisations for the vehicle. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Grade 10 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 3). * A valid driver’s license. * Five (5) years of driving experience. * Generic Competencies: Communication, ability to read and write, good eyesight, teamwork. * Technical Competencies: Operation of the equipment, physical inspection of a vehicle and the ability to interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for safe operation of vehicles, and the ability to interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals, and service charts. **Who should apply** An individual with a Grade 10 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 3), a valid driver’s license, and five years of driving experience. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, an ability to read and write, good eyesight, and be a team player. They must also demonstrate technical competence in operating equipment, physically inspecting vehicles, interpreting instructions for safe vehicle operation, and following operating, maintenance, and service manuals. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-traditional-affairs-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-23 Source: govpage
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