Driver (Supply Chain Management) – Head Office Polokwane X15 Posts

Post Reference: POST 03/107
Driver Ref No: LPT/211
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
Salary: R193,359 per annum (Salary Level 04)
Location: Head Office, Polokwane, Limpopo Province

Job Overview

The Department invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Driver within the Supply Chain Management Directorate, based at the Head Office in Polokwane. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing reliable driving, messenger, and clerical support services to ensure efficient departmental operations.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Qualification

• ABET / AET or Grade 10, as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Experience and Licensing

• Proven driving experience.
• A valid South African driver’s licence.
• A valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Knowledge of procedures for operating government motor vehicles, including:
  • Obtaining trip authorities
  • Completing vehicle logbooks
  • Procuring consumables such as fuel
  • Arranging basic vehicle services (e.g. changing or repairing a flat tyre)
• Understanding of prescripts governing the correct utilisation of government vehicles, including:
  • Approved purposes for vehicle use
  • Safe storage and parking requirements
• Knowledge of vehicle control, monitoring, and retrieval procedures.
• Basic understanding of registry and clerical work.
• Computer operating skills.
• Good planning and organisational ability.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in relevant languages.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Render core driver services in accordance with departmental policies.
• Drive light and medium motor vehicles to:
  • Transport officials and passengers
  • Deliver and collect mail, documents, and related items
• Perform routine maintenance checks on allocated vehicles and report defects promptly.
• Accurately complete all required vehicle records, registers, and logbooks.
• Provide clerical and messenger support services within the office.
• Collect, deliver, copy, and fax official documentation.
• Assist with duties in the registry section as required.

Enquiries

• Contact Person: Ms Conny Kgadima
• Telephone: (015) 298 7000

Important Notes and Application Instructions

• Late applications will not be considered.
• Failure to comply with the stated requirements will result in disqualification.
• The advert will be published on:
  • www.limtreasury.gov.za
  • www.limpopo.gov.za
  • www.dpsa.gov.za
  • Provincial Departmental social media platforms

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from:
  • All Government Departments
  • www.dpsa.gov.za
  • www.gov.za

Z83 Completion Guidelines

• All fields in Part A, Part C, and Part D must be fully completed.
• In Part B, all fields must be completed except:
  • South African applicants are not required to provide passport numbers.
  • If “No” is selected for conducting business with the State, the follow-up question may be left blank or marked as not applicable.
• A “Not Applicable” response is acceptable where professional registration is not required.
• Where limited space is provided in Parts E, F, and G, applicants may refer to an attached Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• The CV must clearly provide all required information, as it forms an extension of the Z83.
• Applicants currently employed in the Public Service are not required to complete Part F.
• The declaration must be completed and signed.
• Only the most recent Z83 form, as issued by the Minister for Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, will be accepted. Failure to use the correct form will result in disqualification.