Driver Messenger – City of Ekurhuleni | Grade 8 + Code B Licence with PrDP Required – Apply by 11 September 2026
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The City of Ekurhuleni has announced an opportunity for a Driver Messenger: Records within its Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture (SRAC) Department. The position is based in Gauteng and is offered on a permanent basis.
Applicants who meet the minimum education, driving and experience requirements may be considered for the role. The closing date for applications is 11 September 2026.
Position Details
- Employer: City of Ekurhuleni
- Department: Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture (SRAC)
- Position: Driver Messenger: Records
- Reference Number: SRAC20946
- Location: Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Salary: R215,616 – R295,764 per year, plus applicable benefits
- Experience: 1–2 years of relevant experience
- Closing Date: 11 September 2026
About the Position
The Driver Messenger: Records will provide transport and messenger support to the department. The successful candidate will be expected to collect and deliver records, correspondence, mail and other departmental items to designated locations.
The role also includes basic vehicle administration and inspection duties. This may involve checking departmental vehicles, maintaining logbooks, recording mileage, identifying visible damage and reporting vehicle-related problems.
In addition, the employee may assist with pool-car dispatches and provide basic operational support at the department’s building when required.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant may be responsible for the following activities:
- Delivering departmental records, mail and goods to specified destinations.
- Collecting documents, correspondence and other items when required.
- Ensuring deliveries and collections are completed accurately and on time.
- Taking proper care of records and goods while they are being transported.
- Assisting with the movement of departmental equipment and items.
- Performing general messenger duties in support of the department.
- Following established procedures when handling departmental records and materials.
Vehicle Administration and Inspection Duties
An important part of the position involves supporting the department’s vehicle operations.
Duties may include:
- Making sure vehicle users complete the appropriate logbooks.
- Conducting routine daily vehicle inspections.
- Checking vehicles for visible damage.
- Recording and verifying vehicle kilometre readings.
- Checking oil and water levels.
- Monitoring the general condition of departmental vehicles.
- Reporting defects, damage or other problems through the correct channels.
- Arranging or dispatching vehicles for scheduled servicing.
- Completing relevant requisition documentation for repairs or maintenance.
- Following up on queries concerning vehicles that have been sent for servicing or repairs.
- Assisting with pool-vehicle dispatches when necessary.
Building and Operational Support
The position may also involve supporting the day-to-day operation of the Corporate SRAC Department building.
These duties can include:
- Assisting with opening and closing the building.
- Performing basic, non-specialised maintenance tasks when requested.
- Operating the building security system.
- Helping maintain a safe and orderly working environment.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates interested in this position should meet the advertised minimum requirements.
These include:
- A minimum of Grade 8.
- The ability to read and write.
- A valid Code B driver’s licence.
- A valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
- Between one and two years of relevant experience in a similar environment.
The employer may require candidates to provide documentation confirming the applicable NQF level of qualifications where relevant.
Skills That May Be Important
Applicants should be able to demonstrate practical skills relevant to driving, messenger services and basic administration.
Useful competencies include:
- Safe and responsible driving.
- Basic vehicle inspection knowledge.
- Accurate completion of vehicle logbooks.
- Basic administrative ability.
- Ability to read and complete workplace documentation.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Responsible handling of records, mail and goods.
- Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance.
- Ability to identify and report vehicle defects.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while completing assigned deliveries and collections.
Routine Vehicle Checks
Applicants should understand the importance of inspecting a vehicle before it is used.
Routine checks may include looking for:
- Visible damage.
- Correct kilometre readings.
- Appropriate oil levels.
- Appropriate water or coolant levels.
- General vehicle condition.
- Any obvious defects that could affect safe operation.
Any problem identified during an inspection should be reported according to the employer’s procedures rather than ignored or left undocumented.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised basic salary for the Driver Messenger: Records position is R215,616 to R295,764 per annum.
Additional employment benefits may be available in accordance with the City of Ekurhuleni’s applicable conditions of service.
Interview Preparation
Candidates who are shortlisted may be asked questions about their driving experience, vehicle inspections, record handling and ability to perform messenger duties.
Possible questions include:
- Why would you like to work as a Driver Messenger for the City of Ekurhuleni?
- Do you have a valid Code B driver’s licence and PrDP?
- What relevant driving or messenger experience do you have?
- What checks should be completed before operating a departmental vehicle?
- What would you do after discovering damage during a vehicle inspection?
- Why should vehicle logbooks be completed accurately?
- What should you check when examining oil and water levels?
- How would you protect confidential records while transporting them?
- What steps would you take if a vehicle was due for servicing?
- How would you organise several deliveries scheduled for the same day?
- What would you do if a vehicle developed a mechanical problem during a delivery?
- Have you completed vehicle or administrative documentation before?
- How would you make sure records or goods reach the correct recipient?
- Are you willing to assist with basic building-related duties when required?
When answering interview questions, candidates should focus on practical examples from their previous work experience and demonstrate reliability, responsibility and attention to detail.
CV Tips for Applicants
A well-organised CV can make it easier for recruiters to identify whether an applicant meets the basic requirements.
Candidates should clearly list their:
- Highest completed level of education.
- Valid Code B driver’s licence.
- Valid PrDP.
- Relevant driving experience.
- Messenger, courier or delivery experience.
- Experience handling records and documents.
- Vehicle inspection experience.
- Vehicle logbook experience.
- Experience with fleet or pool vehicles.
- Administrative support experience.
- Experience reporting vehicle defects or damage.
Where applicable, applicants should specifically mention experience checking oil levels, water levels, mileage, vehicle condition and visible damage.
Application Reminder
Applicants should carefully review the official vacancy information and ensure that their application contains all required documents before submitting it.
The advertised closing date is 11 September 2026. Candidates should allow enough time to complete and submit their applications before the deadline.
Information in this article is based on the vacancy details provided and is intended for general employment-information purposes. Applicants should verify the latest requirements and application instructions through the official City of Ekurhuleni recruitment channels.
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