Driver (Light Duty Vehicle)

DrivingCircular 33 of 2026

Department of Health and Wellness

LocationKhayelitsha/ Eastern Sub, Western CapeSalaryR144 024 per annumClosing date28 September 2026

Vacancy overview

About this opportunity

Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Driver (Light Duty Vehicle) in Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub, Western Cape. The advertised salary is R144 024 per annum. Applications close on 28 September 2026. Review the requirements and application instructions below, then confirm every detail against the official source before submitting.

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Requirements

Official circular
  • Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Experience: Appropriate driving experience.
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Valid code (B/EB) driver’s licence.
  • Valid Public Driving Permit (PDP).
  • Willingness to work overtime.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • The ability to work independently and be accountable and responsible with good interpersonal skills.
  • Be physically fit and capable of performing duties that require physical exertion.
  • Physical fit to perform transportation duties.
  • Knowledge of Transport Regulations and Circular no 4 of
  • 2000.
  • Knowledge of routine, maintenance, Inspections for defects on vehicles and safe driving skills.
Education not listedExperience not specifiedManagementCommunicationPhysical fitnessDriver's licence

Role information

Duties and responsibilities

  • Ensure an efficient and effective transport service for Primary Health Care and Health Programs at Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub Structure Office.
  • Conduct routine inspecting of the GG vehicles and timely reporting of defects.
  • Ensure vehicles are kept clean and tidy.
  • Ensure vehicles used are kept clean and tidy.
  • Execute transport duties in relation to a scheduled roster.
  • Ensure an effective daily transport administration duty is rendered and provide support to Supervisor.

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1. Confirm that you qualify

Compare your own qualifications and experience with every requirement above. Do not rely on the job title alone, and do not add experience or credentials you cannot support.

2. Prepare the correct documents

Use the official advert as the final checklist. The structured details currently indicate: Qualifications, Driver licence, and a correctly completed Z83.

3. Check the reference, method and deadline

Use reference POST 33/250 exactly as shown. Submit only through the official method below and confirm the closing date before sending your application.

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DRIVER (LIGHT DUTY VEHICLE) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub, Western Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Job TitleDRIVER (LIGHT DUTY VEHICLE)
DepartmentDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Reference NumberPOST 33/250
Number of PostsNot stated
SalaryR144 024 per annum
Salary LevelNot specified
Centre / LocationKhayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure Office
ProvinceWestern Cape
Employment TypeNot specified
Closing Date28 September 2026
Z83 RequiredRequired
DPSA CircularDPSA Circular 33 of 2026
Source Pages216

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Experience: Appropriate driving experience.
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Valid code (B/EB) driver’s licence.
  • Valid Public Driving Permit (PDP).
  • Willingness to work overtime.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • The ability to work independently and be accountable and responsible with good interpersonal skills.
  • Be physically fit and capable of performing duties that require physical exertion.
  • Physical fit to perform transportation duties.
  • Knowledge of Transport Regulations and Circular no 4 of
  • 2000.
  • Knowledge of routine, maintenance, Inspections for defects on vehicles and safe driving skills.

Duties / Responsibilities

  • Ensure an efficient and effective transport service for Primary Health Care and Health Programs at Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub Structure Office.
  • Conduct routine inspecting of the GG vehicles and timely reporting of defects.
  • Ensure vehicles are kept clean and tidy.
  • Ensure vehicles used are kept clean and tidy.
  • Execute transport duties in relation to a scheduled roster.
  • Ensure an effective daily transport administration duty is rendered and provide support to Supervisor.

Application Instructions

Application instructions from department section

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

Application address:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click online applications ).

Notes

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

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery. Please note that, in line with the operational requirements of the Department of Health and Wellness, the Driver will also be required to assist with the offloading and delivery of goods as part of the role's responsibilities.

Department Notes

Department Notes

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

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Mr MY Strauss Tel No: (021) 360-4662

Required Documents

Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

Application information

How to apply

Source and disclaimer

DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular

Job83 is independent and is not a government app. Verify the original vacancy source before applying.

Reference
POST 33/250
Circular
33 / 2026
Page
216
Checked
11 Sept 2026

Application method

Online application

Follow the official DPSA or department instructions before submitting.

Application steps

Application instructions from department section are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications). Application address: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications ).

Required documents

QualificationsDriver licence