Health · Circular 33 of 2026

Driver (LIGHT Duty Vehicle)

Department of Health and Wellness

Overview

Drive a light-duty government vehicle at Victoria Hospital, transporting passengers, blood products, medication and equipment, including after-hours standby duties.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Experience: Appropriate driving experience.
  • Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
  • A valid PDP (Public Drivers Permit).
  • After hours standby duties.
  • Be of sober habits.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of Transport Regulations.
  • The ability to accept accountability and responsibility and to work independently.
  • Good communication skills.

Duties

  • Transport official passengers, post, packages and equipment.
  • Effective delivery and collection of all blood products.
  • Maintenance PA safety and cleaning of Government Vehicles.
  • Delivery of medication, goods and equipment within the PGWC.
  • Routine inspection of vehicles and reporting of defects.
  • Routine administration.
  • Relieve duties and standby duties.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries: Ms J van der Riel Tel No: (021) 799-1270

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 32/333: Assistant Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub- structure, Salary R785 568 per annum Centre: Nomzamo CDC advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/333: Post has been cancelled. Kindly note that the advert for the POST 32/331: Deputy Director: Employee Relations (Dispute Resolutions, Misconduct And Litigation) Directorate: Employee Relations, Salary R 932 292 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/331: Post must be amended to include driver’s licence. OTHER POSTS

Post 33/251, sourced from the DPSA Circular 33 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 28 September 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Victoria Hospital, Western Cape
Salary
R144 024 p/a
Closing date
28 September 2026, 17:00PM
Reference
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.