Administration · Circular 36 of 2026

Messenger/driver

Department of Traditional Affairs

Overview

The Department of Traditional Affairs seeks a messenger and driver in Pretoria with a Grade 10 certificate, valid driver's licence and five years of driving experience.

Requirements

  • A Grade 10 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 3).
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Five (5) years driving experience.
  • Generic Competencies: Communication, ability to read and write Good eyesight.
  • Team work.
  • Technical Competencies: Operation of the equipment.
  • Physical inspection of vehicle and interpret instructions for proper use of all control for safe operation of vehicles.
  • Interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals and service charts.

Duties

  • The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Transportation of work teams, documents, materials/equipment’s.
  • Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicle and take steps to have it repaired (check level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water).
  • Inspection of the vehicles/equipment and report defects.
  • Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorisation for the vehicle.

How to apply

Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building or email @ DTARecruit202623@cogta.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms L Motlhala

Enquiries: Mr R Khalishwayo Tel No: (012) 334 5607

Notes

The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed on the New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and signed when submitted. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), the application will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will submit relevant documents. Applicants should submit CV and Z83 only. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies a day before the interview date. All shortlisted candidates, including 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation only when shortlisted. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised position. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 36/78, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Traditional Affairs by 23 October 2026, quoting reference 2026/23. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Pretoria
Salary
R170 226 p/a
Closing date
23 October 2026
Reference
2026/23
How to apply →

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