Helen Joseph Hospital Driver Vacancy 2026 – Apply by March 20

The Department of Health invites qualified applicants for a Driver position at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital with stable employment and benefits.

 

Table of Contents

• Job Overview
• Salary and Location
• Minimum Requirements
• Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Application Guidelines and Notes
• Selection Criteria Questions
• Important Closing Information
• Apply Now

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Job Overview

The Department of Health advertises a vacancy for a Driver position at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital.

This role supports transport operations within the hospital environment. The post focuses on safe staff transport, vehicle maintenance checks, and routine support duties in line with departmental policy.

Position details:

• Reference Number: refs/035685
• Directorate: Support Services
• Number of Posts: 1

You must apply online and follow all instructions carefully to avoid disqualification.

Salary and Location

• Package: R193,359.00 per annum plus benefits
• Employer: Department of Health
• Workplace: Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital

The role includes shift work. You work nights, weekends, and public holidays based on operational needs.

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Minimum Requirements

To qualify, you need:

Education and Experience

• Grade 10 qualification
• 1 to 2 years driving experience

Licence and Certification

• Valid Code C1 driver’s licence
• Valid PDP. You renew the PDP at your own cost if required

Core Competencies

Employers assess these skills:

• Strong time management
• Good verbal communication
• Teamwork ability
• Problem solving and initiative
• Knowledge of Batho Pele principles
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to handle confidential information

You must accept shift rotation and follow operational schedules.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Your daily tasks include:

Vehicle Operation and Safety

• Follow procedures when operating motor vehicles
• Obtain trip authority before travel
• Complete vehicle logbooks as required by policy
• Inspect vehicles before and after use

Maintenance and Monitoring

• Check fuel, oil, tyre pressure, and water levels
• Report vehicle defects to the transport manager
• Promote proper care and safe handling of vehicles
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness and basic maintenance

Support Functions

• Transport staff and patients safely to assigned destinations
• Perform messenger duties and routine office support
• Assist with registry functions
• Load and offload goods as required

Your responsibility focuses on safety, compliance, and proper record keeping.

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Application Guidelines and Notes

Applications follow strict procedures.

Submission Requirements

• Apply strictly online
• Submit documents in PDF format only
• Use the reference number as your application subject

Required documents:

• Fully completed new Z83 form
  • Must be initialled and signed
  • Department section must state: Department of Health
• Updated Curriculum Vitae

Your CV must:

• Show experience in chronological order
• Include position, institution, start date and end date
• Use format DD/MM/YYYY
• Align with information on the Z83

Important Policy Requirements

Based on DPSA Circular 19 of 2022:

• Do not submit copies of qualifications at application stage
• Only shortlisted candidates submit certified documents

Shortlisted candidates must provide:

• Certified qualification copies
• Identity verification
• Reference checks. Minimum 3 references required, including one direct supervisor
• Criminal record check
• Credit and financial stability check
• Employment verification
• Foreign qualification evaluation from SAQA if applicable

Other important notes:

• The department reserves the right to conduct practical assessments
• Medical surveillance may apply
• Failure to provide complete information leads to automatic disqualification
• No feedback within 3 months means your application was unsuccessful
• The department reserves the right not to fill the post

The recruitment process follows Employment Equity principles. Priority encourages applications from designated groups including persons with disabilities and various racial and gender categories.

Selection Criteria Questions

Before applying, confirm your eligibility:

• Do you have Grade 10 with 1 to 2 years driving experience?
• Do you hold a valid Code C1 licence with PDP?
• Do you demonstrate strong time management skills?

You must answer yes to these questions to qualify.

Important Closing Information

• Closing Date: 20 March 2026
• Applications close strictly on the deadline
• Late submissions are rejected

High application volume means no acknowledgement of receipt. Track your email and status after submission.

Apply Now

Prepare your documents carefully.

Follow the online submission process. Use the reference number refs/035685 in your application subject line.

Submit a complete Z83 form and updated CV in PDF format before the closing date.

Visit the official recruitment portal to apply today and secure your opportunity at the Department of Health.