Department: Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture (SRAC)
Employer: City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Job Title: Driver Messenger: Records
Reference Number: SRAC20946
Location: City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: R215,616 – R295,764 basic salary per annum, plus benefits
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Enquiries: 0860 54 3000
Driver Messenger Job Opportunity
The City of Ekurhuleni has an employment opportunity available for a Driver Messenger: Records within its Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture Department. This is a permanent position suited to candidates who have the required driving credentials, basic educational background and practical experience in a similar working environment.
The successful applicant will support the department with the safe and efficient transportation of records, correspondence, goods and other materials. The position also involves responsibilities relating to municipal vehicles, including daily inspections, vehicle records, servicing arrangements and reporting of faults or damage.
This opportunity may be suitable for candidates who are reliable, organised and comfortable working with vehicles while also carrying out messenger, building-support and basic operational duties.
Salary and Employment Details
The successful candidate will receive a basic annual salary ranging from R215,616 to R295,764, together with applicable employment benefits. The position is offered on a permanent basis within the City of Ekurhuleni.
Applicants should ensure that they meet the minimum requirements before submitting their applications.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates applying for the Driver Messenger: Records position should meet the following requirements:
- A minimum educational level of Grade 8.
- The ability to read and write.
- A valid Code B driver’s licence.
- A valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
- At least 1–2 years of experience in a comparable environment.
Applicants may also be required to provide supporting documentation confirming the NQF level of qualifications they have obtained.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The person appointed to this position will be responsible for a range of driving, records transportation, vehicle administration and departmental support activities.
Key duties include transporting and collecting records, mail, goods and other required items within the employee’s assigned area of responsibility. The successful candidate will be expected to ensure that deliveries and collections are handled effectively and that departmental requirements are attended to promptly.
The position also includes maintaining proper vehicle documentation. Employees using municipal vehicles must ensure that the relevant vehicle logbooks are completed correctly. The Driver Messenger will further assist with coordinating vehicles that are due for servicing.
Another important responsibility will be preparing the necessary vehicle service and repair requisitions. The successful candidate will assist with submitting vehicles for required maintenance and will help address queries associated with these submissions.
Regular vehicle inspections will form part of the role. The appointed employee will check vehicles for issues such as visible damage, kilometre readings, oil and water levels and their overall operating condition. Daily vehicle inspections must be conducted, while any damage or problems identified must be reported through the appropriate channels.
The successful candidate may also provide support with pool vehicle dispatches whenever required by the department.
In addition to driving and vehicle-related responsibilities, the position includes selected building-support duties. These may involve assisting with the opening and closing of the Corporate SRAC Department building, carrying out non-specialised maintenance tasks and operating the building’s security system.
Skills and Work Approach
This role requires someone who can work responsibly with municipal vehicles, records and departmental property. Attention to detail will be important when completing logbooks, inspecting vehicles and dealing with service or repair documentation.
A successful candidate should also be dependable, capable of following instructions and able to perform duties efficiently within the assigned area of accountability. Since the position combines driving, messenger services, vehicle administration and building-related responsibilities, flexibility and willingness to assist with different operational tasks will be valuable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements are encouraged to apply through the online application system provided in the official vacancy advertisement on the City of Ekurhuleni website.
Applicants should carefully follow the municipality’s application instructions and ensure that all required information and supporting documentation are submitted before the closing date.
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
For enquiries regarding the position, candidates can contact the City of Ekurhuleni on 0860 54 3000.
The successful applicant will be required to enter into and sign a performance contract in accordance with the applicable Council resolution.
The City may request candidates to provide proof of the relevant NQF level for qualifications submitted during the recruitment process.
Candidates who have not received communication regarding the outcome of their application within six weeks after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
The City of Ekurhuleni is committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. The municipality reserves the right to make an appointment, decide not to make an appointment, or make a lateral appointment.
Important: Applicants should use the official City of Ekurhuleni online application system and verify the full official advertisement and requirements before applying.