Job Title: Driver (X3 Posts)
Reference Number: refs/035603
Department: Department of Health
Directorate: Admin and Logistics (Transport)
Location: Steve Biko Academic Hospital
Salary Package: R163 680 per annum plus benefits
Closing Date: 10 March 2026
Overview
The Department of Health invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for three (3) Driver positions within the Admin and Logistics (Transport) Directorate at Steve Biko Academic Hospital. This role is essential in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of patients, medical supplies, documentation, and equipment in support of healthcare service delivery.
The successful candidates will play a vital role in maintaining reliable transport operations, ensuring vehicles are roadworthy, and adhering to safety and compliance standards at all times.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- A valid Code 10 (C1) Driver’s License with Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a driver.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Discipline, reliability, and loyalty.
- Knowledge and understanding of road maps and directions.
- Willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.
Note: Where a Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception may be granted for persons with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed Drivers will be responsible for the following duties:
Patient Transportation
- Transport patients to various institutions for consultations, check-ups, and follow-up appointments.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort during transportation.
Delivery and Collection Services
- Collect and deliver medication from medical depots and other institutions.
- Collect and deliver official documents between institutions.
- Collect and transport medical equipment and materials as required.
Vehicle Management and Compliance
- Conduct vehicle inspections before and after each trip.
- Record and report any vehicle faults or defects.
- Ensure the vehicle is roadworthy prior to use.
- Report accidents, damages, or dents immediately to the Transport Officer.
- Ensure vehicle tools and equipment are in good condition.
- Accurately record start and end kilometre readings in the logbook.
- Submit keys, fuel card, and logbook to the Transport Officer after completing trips.
- Complete all necessary trip authorization documentation accurately and timeously.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted strictly online via the Gauteng Department of Health E-Recruitment Portal:
http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
For assistance with online applications, please email:
healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (available at any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents).
- A recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Applications submitted without a completed Z83 form and detailed CV will be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested by HR to submit certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents (not older than six months) on or before the interview date.
Important Information
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure foreign qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- If you have not received any communication within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Suitable candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks including criminal record, identity and citizenship verification, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification.
- Candidates may be subjected to a skills/knowledge test where applicable.
- The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 5 of 1993).
- The Department promotes representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill these posts.
- Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Criteria Questions
Applicants will be required to answer the following:
- Do you have a Grade 12 certificate?
- Do you have a valid Code 10 (C1) Driver’s License with PDP?
If you meet the above requirements and are committed to providing reliable and professional transport services within a healthcare environment, you are encouraged to apply before 10 March 2026.