Hiring Now | Driver / Messenger | Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) | Directorate: Animal Health | Pretoria, Gauteng | Permanent Government Vacancy (Public Service Level 04)
The Department of Agriculture (Directorate: Animal Health) is seeking a reliable, organized, and physically fit Driver / Messenger to join its official team in Pretoria.
This permanent public sector position offers an annual salary of R201 093 per annum (Level 04) plus standard government benefits. The role is open to South African citizens possessing a Grade 10 / ABET qualification, a valid Code 8 (Code B / C1) driver’s license, and a minimum of seven months of relevant driving and messenger experience. The post holder will be responsible for transporting passengers, delivering official mail and documentation, performing basic registry duties, and keeping departmental vehicles maintained.
Submit your application before the advertised closing date!
Driver / Messenger Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Job Title | Driver / Messenger |
| Reference Number | 3/3/1/90/2026 |
| Directorate | Animal Health |
| Department | Department of Agriculture (DALRRD) |
| Salary Scale | R201 093 per annum (Public Service Level 04) |
| Job Location | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Permanent Full-Time Government Position |
| Posting Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | Open / As Advertised in Public Service Circular |
| EE Targets | African Males, Coloured Males, and Persons with Disabilities |
About the Role
As a Driver / Messenger within the Directorate of Animal Health, you will perform vital operational transport and administrative logistical support for the departmental headquarters in Pretoria.
You will be responsible for transporting personnel, delivering sensitive government documentation, collecting inter-departmental mail, maintaining logbooks, executing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, and assisting the Registry unit with filing, copying, and file tracking.
Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties
1. Driving & Passenger / Mail Transport
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Drive light and medium motor vehicles safely to transport departmental staff, visitors, and official passengers.
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Collect and deliver official mail, correspondence, packages, equipment, and sensitive documents between departmental branches and external stakeholders across Pretoria.
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Ensure maximum security and confidential handling over the movement of official files and documents.
2. Vehicle Maintenance & Fleet Management
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Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to verify oil, water, tire pressure, and mechanical safety.
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Keep the assigned official vehicle clean, roadworthy, and in optimal operational condition at all times.
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Report mechanical defects, service deadlines, accidents, or damage to fleet managers immediately.
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Complete all prescribed vehicle records, trip sheets, and official logbooks accurately (recording starting/ending mileage, fuel receipts, and trip destinations).
3. Registry & Administrative Support
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Assist the Registry office in sorting, indexing, and filing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
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Trace lost files, pull records for departmental officials, and manage file movements.
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Perform office administrative tasks including photocopying, scanning, and faxing documentation as required.
Minimum Requirements – Driver / Messenger
Qualifications & Driver’s License
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Grade 10 or ABET Qualification (Essential).
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Valid Code 8 (Code B or C1) Driver’s License (Essential).
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Minimum of 7 months of relevant driving, delivery, or messenger experience in a structured workplace (Essential).
Job-Related Knowledge & Skills
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City Knowledge: Sound geographical knowledge of Pretoria, surrounding Gauteng municipal areas, and major government complexes.
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Organisational Skills: Well-organized approach to routing daily deliveries and managing travel schedules efficiently.
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Communication & Literacy: Basic literacy (reading, writing, basic math) and clear interpersonal communication skills.
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Personal Attributes: Reliable, honest, proactive, capable of working under pressure, and a team player.
Salary & Benefits Package
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Basic Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04).
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Government Benefits: Includes 13th Cheque (Service Bonus), Housing Allowance (subject to qualifying criteria), Medical Aid Subsidy (GEMS), and Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) contributions.
Frequently Asked Questions – Government Driver Jobs Pretoria
What qualification is required for this Driver post?
A minimum of Grade 10 or an ABET qualification combined with a valid Code 8 driver’s license and 7 months of relevant experience.
Where must applications be delivered?
Applications can be hand-delivered to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or emailed to DMrecruit90@nda.gov.za.
Who is the contact person for enquiries?
You can direct job enquiries to Ms Celia Maluleke at Tel: (012) 319 7475.
How to Apply for This Driver / Messenger Vacancy
Interested candidates must submit a fully completed, newly signed Z83 Application Form (obtainable from any government department or DPSA website) accompanied by a comprehensive, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
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Official Source Link: Department of Agriculture Careers Portal
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Job Title: Driver / Messenger (Ref No: 3/3/1/90/2026).
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Enquiries: Ms Celia Maluleke Tel No: (012) 319 7475.
Submission Methods:
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Hand Delivery:Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 (During office hours: 07:30 to 16:00).
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Email Submission:Send your complete Z83 and CV to: DMrecruit90@nda.gov.za(Quote reference number
3/3/1/90/2026in the subject line).
Apply early to ensure your application is registered before the closing date!
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Post last updated: 01 October 2026 | Keywords: Driver Messenger jobs Pretoria 2026, Department of Agriculture driver vacancies, Ref 3/3/1/90/2026, Level 4 government driver jobs, Z83 application driver messenger Arcadia Pretoria
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