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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Experience:
Driver (Heavy Duty Vehicle)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS497/2025
Alexandra Hospital

Appropriate experience as a Driver.

Minimum educational qualification:
Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of Transport Circular U2 of 2000. Good knowledge of road networks in the Peninsula. Ability to accept accountability and responsibility and to work independently and unsupervised. Good interpersonal skills. Sober habits. Capacity to work amongst people with disabilities / special mental healthcare needs.

Enquiries:
Mr M Van Der Heever, tel. no. (021) 503 5061

Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Schedule and plan transport routes for the transport of goods, services and personnel from one point to another. Ensure accurate completion of logbooks. Conduct routine maintenance, inspecting on vehicles and timely reporting of defects. Adhere to departmental codes and procedures. Assist the Transport Officer to maintain the transport fleet in a clean and roadworthy condition. Assist Transport Officer with basic administrative & general tasks.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid Public Driver’s Permit (PDP). Valid code C1 (Code 10) manual driver’s licence. Willingness to work overtime, shifts and perform standby duties afterhours, including weekends and public holidays as operationally required.




Remuneration:
R 163 680 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
8/8/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 8/22/2025 12:00:00 AM

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