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Agricultural Research Council is Hiring for a Facilities Truck Driver with Good Communication Skills

June 15, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Location: Bethlehem

Closing Date: 24 June 2026

Agricultural Research Council is Hiring for a Facilities Truck Driver

The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at ARC-SG Bethlehem

Job Description

Tractor driver and combine harvester.
Sprayer driver.
Adheres to work plans.
Utilises equipment and materials.
Provides research support, diagnostics, and other services.
Collects data under supervision.
Provides verbal feedback on work activities to supervisors.
Adheres to quality standards.
Complies with SHE/OHS regulations and procedures.

Job Requirements

Grade 12 with 3 years relevant experience in Truck driving/Tractor Driving.
Truck/Tractor driver and Combine harvester experience.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Good interpersonal relations skills.
Valid South African driver’s license.

Enquiries: Mr. R Muller: 058 307 3467 (mullerr@arc.agric.za). CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 June 2026. First preference will be given to applicants residing in Bethlehem

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees. Certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organization reserves the right not to appoint.

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About The Agricultural Research Council

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is South Africa’s premier public agricultural science institution. Established by the Agricultural Research Act of 1990, it operates as a major public entity driving agricultural research, technology transfer, and innovation to promote economic growth, ensure food security, and conserve natural resources.

HOW TO APPLY

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Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is Looking for a Driver to Ern R170 226 Per Annum

June 2, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Location: Cape Town Regional Office

Closing Date: 12 June 2026

Requirements: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is Looking for a Driver

Grade 10 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA. A valid driver’s license as well as a Professional Driving Permit (PDP). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Knowledge of the procedures to operate the motor vehicle. Knowledge of prescripts for the correct utilization of motor vehicles. Knowledge of the procedures to ensure that the motor vehicle is maintained properly. Knowledge of the procedures to perform messenger functions and routine office support functions like registry services and making of photocopies. Knowledge of the city district in which the functions will be performed

Duties

Perform general messenger and delivery services. Sort and arrange correspondences in the registry. Collect submissions and other documents from the assigned office. Render a driver service including driving light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers, performing routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle. Sort mail, files, documents and parcels. Render delivery services. Ensure that items to collect are sealed and addressed. Deliver mail, files, documents and parcels to addressees.

Deliver submissions between offices. Ensure that the recipients sign on the delivery book/register. Record contents and physical addresses in the delivery book/register. Perform general office assistant tasks. Make copies, fax and shred documents. Render auxiliary administrative support as required. Support the security profile of the office. Support registry related activities. Support operator related activities.

Enquiries: Mr L Mgwadleka Tel No: (021) 402 203; For Cape Town: Email to: RecruitCPT26-19@dpw.gov.za

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Notes for Applicants

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other
related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.

Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the
applicant. Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.

Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for. Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand
deliveries or email. Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.

Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements
for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of
Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Note: For emailed applications, please submit a SINGLE PDF document or ONE Attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position. Kindly Note That The Emailed Applications And Attachments Should Not Exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document

HOW TO APPLY

Head Office (Pretoria) Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria. For Attention Ms NP Mudau
Cape Town Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000. Or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Customs House, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape
Town. For Attention: Ms. C Rossouw

CLICK HERE to go to the DPSA jobs list and go to page 78 and page 74 for more information about this position.

Border Management Authority (BMA) is Looking for a Driver – Grade 12 and Code 10 Drivers License R172 583,94 – R210 102,19 Annual

June 1, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Location: Centurion

Closing Date: 15 June 2026

The BMA is established as an armed service in terms of Section 199(3) of the constitution, a third in the country in addition to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) through the Border Management Authority Act No 2 of 2020. The Border Management Authority invites suitable candidates to apply for the following vacant position.

Job Description: Border Management Authority (BMA) is Looking for a Driver

The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties : Maintain accurate and up-to-date schedule trip sheets; i.e. log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption. Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner. Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles. Drive safely, obey the traffic laws, and respect the rights of other drivers. Transport staff. Complete all the required and prescribed records and logs books with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled. Ensure proper and secure control over movement of documents. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and standard operating procedures throughout the Business.

Assist in ensuring a safe, hygienic and secure environment. Report any emergencies to the relevant to Manager/Supervisor as and when they occur. Take part in “in-service” training as required. Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks. Perform daily trip and post trip vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle is in the best condition at all times. Report incidents and accidents timeously and compile vehicle condition reports and other records required by Management.

Coordinate and liaise with Facilities Management to ensure that minor/major vehicle maintenance are carried out. Ensure company standards are followed in welcoming and acknowledging all guests, Expect service needs of guests and provide them even before called upon to do so. Provide assistance to guests with disabilities. Genuinely appreciate and thank guests for their visit. Apply professional language in communicating with guests and other clients.

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Job Requirements

A Senior Certificate/ Grade 12 certificate (NQF 5) Code 10 drivers license
Valid PDP
Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
May be required to work overtime.
Valid driver’s License.

The BMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and workforce diversity preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the BMA employment equity plan. The BMA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions

Closing date: 15 June 2026

HOW TO APPLY

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Work as a Driver at SANParks Residing at Mountain Zebra National Park

May 2, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

A vacancy currently exists for a Driver at Mountain Zebra National Park. Reporting to the Hospitality Services Manager. The successful will resides Inside the Park.

Location: Mountain Zebra National Park

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SANParks Driver Requirements

Grade 12.
A valid driver’s license with a Professional Permit to transport People (PDP).
Occupational Health and safety experience.
Two (2) years’ work experience as a professional Messenger/Driver.
First Aid Training.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Compliance with the SANParks Fleet Management SOP and Code of Conduct for driving official vehicles.
Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, identifying and reporting safety defects.
Ensuring that the safety measures at the workplace are adhered to.
Operate all SANParks vehicles in accordance with the valid driver’s license and
Professional Driving Permit (PDP) held in line with the National Road Traffic Act.
Provide general driving services for SANParks staff, including non-executive and executive chauffeur duties when required. Ensure vehicles are kept clean, presentable and roadworthy.
Report all the vehicle defects; incident or accident.
Daily control over fuel and oil stock levels of the vehicles.
Transport of school going children and staff members.
Ensure completion of the driver log sheet, trip permits and mileage records.
Conduct annual maintenance schedules and monthly inspections of the vehicles.
General administration.
Report any accidents, incidents, or vehicle issues to the supervisor.
Provide professional and reliable service to all internal and external customers as well as sharing general information about the Park.
Perform General Worker Duties.
Ad-hoc duties.

Please Note

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson B2 job grade, and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Service of SANParks.

The appointment will be in accordance with EE plan targets. SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. South African citizens will receive priority unless otherwise specified.

Paterson Grade: B2

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Application will only be completed when you have completed the below steps:

Use the following reference number on your application: Driver 2026
COMPLETE THE LINK: https://forms.office.com/r/pAtrHg73ZJ
Submit CV accompanied by a Cover letter, CV, Certified copies of ID, Driver’s License, and relevant qualifications to: mountzebravacancies@sanparks.org

ENQUIRIES: Kindly contact Katrina Strauss at: 048 801 5719

Applications not responded to within 21 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful. No cv’s will be accepted after closing date.

Closing Date: 14 May 2026

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