Driver/Messenger vacancy at Department of Agriculture. Location: Pretoria. Salary R201 093 p.a. Closes 16 October 2026.
| Job Title | Driver/Messenger |
| Employer | Department of Agriculture |
| Reference Number | 3/3/1/90/2026 |
| Circular Post No. | 35/05 |
| Category | Driver |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 7 October 2026 at 00:27 |
| Closing Date | 16 October 2026 at 16:00 |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R201 093 per year |
| Salary Level | Level 04 |
| Minimum Qualification | No formal qualification required |
| Experience Required | 7 months |
About this Driver/Messenger position
Introduction
The Department of Agriculture has advertised a vacancy for a Driver/Messenger in Pretoria, Gauteng, in Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. The salary is R201 093 per year (Level 04). Applications close on 16 October 2026 at 16:00. Directorate: Animal Health
Responsibilities
- Drive light and medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mails, documents, office equipment).
- Collect, distribute and control movement of documents.
- Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely.
- Perform daily trip and post trip vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle is in the best condition at all times.
- Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled.
- Maintain accurate and up to date schedule trip sheets, i.e. log official trips, daily mileage.
- Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the departmental / branch or any other component within the department related external parties.
- Ensure proper and secure control over movement of documents.
- Assist in Registry functions.
- File incoming correspondence and help trace the file.
- Copy and fax documents.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must be in possession of Grade 10/ABET qualification and Valid Code 8 Drivers license.
- Must have a minimum of seven months relevant experience Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the city (ies) in which the function will be performed.
- Job related Skills: Organising skills.
- Well organised.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic Literacy.
- A reliable and creative individual who is prepared to work under pressure and as part of a team.
How to Apply
Submit a completed, signed new Z83 form and a detailed CV quoting reference number 3/3/1/90/2026. The Z83 can be obtained from any Public Service department or from https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/
Applications: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email DMrecruit90@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Celia Maluleke Tel No: (012) 319 7475
Closing date: 16 October 2026 at 16:00
Note: EE Targets: African Males, and persons with disability.
Source: Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026 (issued 02 October 2026), Post 35/05. Always confirm the details against the official advert.