Driver / Messenger (Ref No: 038)
Office of the Deputy Minister: Mineral and Petroleum Resources

This is a re-advertisement. Applicants who previously applied are encouraged to reapply.

Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
Location: Head Office

Requirements

• Grade 10 qualification (no prior experience required).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act and general Public Service regulations.
• Broad understanding of the functional areas within the Executive Authority’s portfolio.
• Familiarity with political and parliamentary processes in South Africa.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Creativity, innovation, and interpersonal skills.
• Logical, objective, accurate, and diplomatic approach to work.

Key Duties

• Collect and deliver documents.
• Provide transport for the Deputy Minister’s staff, guests, and special advisors.
• Maintain awareness of relevant policies and procedures in the work environment.
• Offer general support services within the Office of the Deputy Minister.

Enquiries

Ms LM Maluleka – 082 303 7721

Applications

Email applications to: Recruitment04@dmpr.gov.za

Note:

• Indian, Coloured, or White males, as well as persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a practical exercise and integrity assessment.
• For online applications, please upload a single PDF document as your attachment.

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

Applications

Applicants are encouraged to use one of the following methods to submit their applications (quoting the reference number):

• Post: Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Arcadia, 0007
• Hand Delivery: Trevenna Campus, corner of Meintjies and Francis Baard Streets (former Schoeman Street)
• Courier: Address as above
• Email: Submit as a single scanned document/one PDF attachment (maximum size 15MB) to the email address provided for the specific position

For enquiries, contact Ms T. Gumede at (012) 444 3319.

Closing Date: 29 September 2025

Important Information

• The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and aims to promote representivity within the Public Service. Preference may be given to applicants whose appointment would further these objectives, particularly persons with disabilities and women in senior management roles.
• Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (effective 1 January 2021), obtainable from www.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za.
• The Z83 form must be fully completed, signed, dated, and initialled, and must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (with at least three contactable references).
• Do not submit copies of qualifications or other documents at application stage. Certified copies will only be requested from shortlisted candidates before the interview.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications must include a SAQA evaluation certificate.
• Incomplete, inaccurate, or late applications will not be considered.
• If you do not hear from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo practical exercises, oral interviews, and personnel suitability checks (PSC), which may include verification of qualifications, criminal and financial records, security screening, and vetting. Consent will be required in line with the POPI Act.
• Applicants who wish to withdraw their applications must do so in writing.
• The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post.