DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES- DRIVER/ MESSENGER
DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is an equal opportunity; affirmative action employer and it is its intention to promote representivity in the Public Sector through the filling of this post. Persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity are encouraged to apply, particularly persons with disabilities and women interested in senior management positions. An indication of such, in this regard will be vital in the processing of applications.
APPLICATIONS : NB: Kindly note that the Department provides for four methods of submitting a
job application, namely: Post, courier, hand delivery and email. Applicants are
urged to choose/ utilise one of the methods provided above. You may forward
your application, quoting reference, addressed to: The Director-General,
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Arcadia,
Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to Trevenna
Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman.
Another option is to submit application through email as a single scanned
document/ One PDF attachment to the email addresses specified for each
position. (Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not
exceed 15mb). General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Ms T
Gumede Tel No: (012) 444- 3319.
CLOSING DATE : 12 September 2025
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 application form which came
into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service
Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016
as amended, which is obtainable online from www.gov.za and
www.dpsa.gov.za. All sections of the Z83 must be completed (In full, accurately,
legibly, honestly, initialled, signed and dated), and accompanied by a
comprehensive/ detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Applicants are not required to
submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but
must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents will be required from shortlisted
candidates only on or before the day of the interview.
The Curriculum Vitae
must have at least three (3) reference persons and their contacts. Failure to
provide accurate information on a job application as well as incomplete
information will result in a disqualification. Job applicants in possession of a
foreign qualification(s), must also provide an evaluation certificate obtainable
from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). If an invitation for an
interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, please
regard your application as unsuccessful. Requirements stated on the
advertised posts are minimum inherent requirements; therefore, criteria for
shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications received.
Shortlisted candidates will be assessed through practical exercise and an oral
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Applicants must note that personnel suitability checks (PSC) will be
conducted on the short-listed applicants, therefore will be required to give
consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct this
exercise. PSC includes security screening and vetting, qualification
verification, criminal records, financial records checks. Applicants who do not
comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application
received after the closing date will not be considered. If an applicant wishes to
withdraw an application, He/ She must do so in writing. It is also important to
note that the Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post at any
stage of the recruitment process.
OTHER POSTS
POST 31/52 : DRIVER/ MESSENGER REF NO: 038
Office of the Deputy Minister: Mineral and Petroleum Resources
SALARY : R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 with no experience and a valid driver’s licence. PLUS the following
key competencies: Knowledge of: Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public
Service, Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered
by the executive authority’s portfolio, working knowledge of the political and
parliamentary processes in South Africa Skills: computer literacy.
Communication skills (verbal and written). Creativity and innovation.
Interpersonal skills, Thinking Demand: Logical. Creative/Innovative thinker.
Objective. Accurate. Diplomatic.
DUTIES : Collect and deliver documents, Transport employees in the office of the Deputy
Minister and guests and special advisors of the Deputy Minister, Maintain
knowledge on the policies and procedures that applies in the work
environment. Render a general support function in the office of the Deputy
Minister.
ENQUIRIES : Ms LM Maluleka at 082 303 7721
APPLICATIONS : Email to Recruitment04@dmpr.gov.za
NOTE : Indian, Coloured or White male and persons with disabilities are encouraged
to apply Note: Candidate will undergo practical exercise and integrity
assessments. Candidates who are applying online are requested to upload one
document as attachment on a PDF format.
