
DRIVER HEAVY DUTY (Ref No: DPWI 44/08/2025)
DRIVER HEAVY DUTY: MAINTENANCE (Ref No: DPWI 44/08/2025)
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Location: Mount Frere Depot
Requirements:
- ABET Level 4 or Grade 10 (Grade 12 will be an advantage).
- Code 10 / Code 14 / EC driver’s licence with valid PDP.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating heavy-duty vehicles.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle handling within a government framework.
- Strong conflict-handling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, under pressure, and as part of a team.
- Good organizational, planning, and customer service skills.
- Must be self-motivated, tactful, and discreet.
- Knowledge of Labour Relations processes and Batho Pele Principles.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, public holidays, and after-hours.
- Prepared to undergo driver testing and medical surveillance as required.
Key Duties:
- Transport staff, documents, goods, and materials to assigned destinations.
- Conduct daily checks on vehicles (fuel, oil, water, tyres) and complete inspection forms.
- Report and document dents, scratches, defects, or accidents immediately.
- Safeguard vehicle keys, tools, spare wheel, and equipment.
- Ensure vehicles are clean and in proper condition at the end of each shift.
- Maintain vehicle logbooks in line with legislation.
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Attend meetings, training sessions, and perform duties assigned by supervisors.
- Provide professional assistance and guidance when required.
- Adhere to PMDS requirements and departmental timelines.
Enquiries:
- Ms. O. Mailula | Tel: (039) 254 6795
- Ms. N. Gcabi | Tel: (039) 254 6942
Technical Recruitment Enquiries: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
Note: Preference will be given to African females.