DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE: DRIVER/MESSENGER

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE: DRIVER/MESSENGER

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and
with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by
candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the
unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS : Head Office (Pretoria) Applications: The Director-General, Department of
Public Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or CGO
Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria. For Attention: Ms NP
Mudau.

Cape Town Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department
of Public Works, Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000. Or Hand Deliver at
Ground floor, Customs House, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town. For
Attention: Ms. C Rossouw.

CLOSING DATE : 24 July 2026, time: 16H00

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form
(obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link:
https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and
dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum
vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other
related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older
than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83
application form, such an application will be disqualified.

Further take note of
the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must
be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space
provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long
as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of
the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the
applicant. Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an
application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised
post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each
post being applied for.

Should an application be received where an applicant
has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the
applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application
form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand
deliveries or email. Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c)
and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the
executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being
made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify
claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for
employment, respectively. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo
normal vetting and verification processes.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of all
applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Due to
large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be
acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates
only. Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing
date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements
for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and
Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for
appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior
Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of
Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name
Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following
the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry
programme/.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.

NOTE: For
emailed applications, please submit A Single PDF document or One
Attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific
position. Kindly Note That The Emailed Applications And Attachments Should
Not Exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their
application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.
OTHER POSTS

POST 24/125 : DRIVER/MESSENGER: PROVISIONING AND LOGISTICS REF NO: 2026/277
SALARY : R201 093 per annum
CENTRE : Cape Town Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS : A Minimum of Grade 10 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised
by SAQA. A valid driver’s license as well as a Professional Driving Permit
(PDP). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Knowledge of the procedures to
operate the motor vehicle. Knowledge of prescripts for the correct utilization of
motor vehicles. Knowledge of the procedures to ensure that the motor vehicle
is maintained properly. Knowledge of the procedures to perform messenger
functions and routine office support functions like registry services and making
of photocopies. Knowledge of the city district in which the functions will be
performed.

DUTIES : Perform general messenger and delivery services. Sort and arrange
correspondences in the registry. Collect submissions and other documents
from the assigned office. Render a driver service including driving light and
medium motor vehicles to transport passengers, performing routine
maintenance on the allocated vehicle. Sort mail, files, documents and parcels.
Render delivery services. Ensure that items to collect are sealed and
addressed. Deliver mail, files, documents and parcels to addressees. Ensure
that the recipients sign on the delivery book/register. Record contents and
physical addresses in the delivery book/register. Perform general office
assistant tasks. Make copies, fax and shred documents. Render auxiliary
administrative support as required. Support the security profile of the office.
Support registry related activities. Support operator related activities.

ENQUIRIES : Ms K Moko Tel No: (021) 402 2296
APPLICATIONS : For Cape Town: Email to: RecruitCPT26-68@dpw.gov.za