The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is inviting suitably qualified and responsible candidates to apply for a Driver / Messenger position within the Water and Sanitation Services Management branch in King William’s Town. This opportunity is suited to an individual with a valid driving licence, practical driving experience and an understanding of road safety, vehicle care and basic messenger or office-support duties.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation services for departmental employees, documents, mail and other official items. In addition to driving responsibilities, the position includes messenger and routine administrative support functions.
Job Details
Department: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
Position: Driver / Messenger
Reference Number: 110926/09
Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management
Location: King William’s Town, Eastern Cape
Salary: R201,093 per annum
Employment Type: Government Position
Closing Date: 11 September 2026 at 4:30 PM
Enquiries: Mr S Dyolisi – 043 604 5425
About the Driver / Messenger Position
The Driver / Messenger will provide an important support service to the department by transporting employees and official departmental materials safely and efficiently. The role requires someone who is dependable, alert and capable of following transport procedures and road regulations at all times.
The successful applicant will also assist with messenger-related activities and basic clerical support within the relevant office. This may include collecting and delivering documents, making copies, assisting with registry functions and handling departmental items responsibly.
Because the position involves the transportation of people and official materials, the successful candidate must demonstrate a strong sense of accountability, punctuality and integrity.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants interested in this position should meet the following requirements:
- Possess an NQF Level 2 qualification.
- Have a valid Code 8/10 driver’s licence.
- Possess a valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
- Have at least one year of experience in a driving or messenger-related environment.
- Have knowledge of applicable traffic legislation and road safety requirements.
- Understand basic procedures associated with messenger services and routine office support.
- Have an understanding of basic registry functions, including document handling and photocopying.
- Understand relevant Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- Have knowledge of departmental vehicle and transportation policies and procedures.
- Be familiar with basic record-keeping and reporting processes.
Candidates should also be reliable, punctual and attentive to detail. The department is looking for an individual who can take responsibility for assigned duties, remain alert while performing driving tasks and handle official information and documents with integrity and discretion.
Good communication and interpersonal abilities will also be important, as the successful candidate may interact with departmental employees and other individuals while performing transportation, messenger and office-support functions.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform a combination of driving, vehicle-management, messenger and administrative-support duties.
Responsibilities will include operating light and medium-sized departmental vehicles to transport employees, passengers, official documents, mail and other departmental items.
The driver will be expected to:
- Transport departmental personnel and goods safely and responsibly.
- Follow all applicable traffic laws and road-safety regulations.
- Comply with departmental transport policies and procedures.
- Complete vehicle logbooks, trip authorisations and other prescribed documentation.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Carry out routine operational checks on allocated vehicles.
- Identify and report mechanical or functional problems promptly.
- Monitor basic vehicle conditions such as oil, tyres, fuel and water.
- Maintain the cleanliness and general condition of the assigned vehicle.
- Perform minor vehicle-related maintenance where required.
- Ensure vehicles receive servicing and maintenance according to the required schedule.
- Keep departmental vehicles in a secure and appropriate location when not in use.
- Maintain accurate records relating to vehicles, trips and goods transported.
- Ensure that documents and other departmental items are handled securely.
- Collect and deliver official documents and related items.
- Provide messenger services to the relevant departmental office.
- Assist with routine clerical duties when required.
- Make photocopies and provide other basic office-support services.
- Assist with registry-related activities.
Skills and Personal Attributes
This role requires an individual who takes pride in responsible driving and the proper care of departmental property. Applicants should be dependable, organised and capable of working with limited supervision.
A strong sense of responsibility, accountability and attention to detail is essential. The successful candidate should also demonstrate punctuality, flexibility, good communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with colleagues.
Integrity and discretion are particularly important because the role may involve handling official documents and departmental information.
Working Hours
The successful candidate should be prepared to work extended hours, weekends and public holidays when operational requirements make this necessary.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the Department of Water and Sanitation’s official recruitment process before the closing date.
Position: Driver / Messenger
Reference: 110926/09
Location: King William’s Town
Salary: R201,093 per annum
Closing Date: 11 September 2026 at 4:30 PM
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the official vacancy requirements and ensure that they meet the specified qualification, driving licence, PDP and experience requirements before submitting an application.
This Driver / Messenger opportunity offers suitable candidates the chance to contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Department of Water and Sanitation while gaining valuable experience in government transport, messenger services and administrative support.