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POST 07/61 : DRIVER:

🏒 NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT πŸ“ Pretoria. ⏳ Closes: 13 Mar 2026 β›” Closed 🧾 Post: 07/61 # Ref: NSG 06/2026
Closed
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 13 Mar 2026.

Key details

Salary
R193 359 β€’ per annum
Centre
Pretoria.
Reference
NSG 06/2026
Closing date
13 Mar 2026

Job Highlight

Overview
Join the National School of Government as a Driver to safely transport passengers and deliver important documents while maintaining vehicle roadworthiness.

Requirements

Experience

7-12 months relevant experience.

Knowledge Procedures to operate the motor vehicle e.g., obtain trip authorities, complete the logbooks, obtain consumables (e.g. petrol).

Basic motor vehicle functions (e.g. fixing a flat tyre, checking oil and water levels).

Knowledge of the prescripts for the correct utilisation and proper maintenance of the motor vehicle.

General geographic knowledge.

Competencies/skills: Excellent driving skills.

Good organisational and logistics skills.

Interpersonal skills.

Basic understanding of MS Office Suite, Outlook and internet application.

Problem solving skills.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Telephone etiquette.

Personal Attributes

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: High level of reliability.

Client focused attitude.

Keen attention to detail.

Ability to work in a team, trustworthiness and honesty.

Maintain very high levels of confidentiality.

Good grooming and presentation.


Duties

Safely transport passengers and deliver items such as mail and documents to and from various destinations.

Transport NSG employees to and from the airport and other destinations.

Undertake proper pre-trip planning, including checking traffic, construction and weather conditions.

Collect, distribute and control movement of internal and external mail and documents including to and from the Post Office.

Conduct routine maintenance, including proper fueling, on the allocated vehicle and ensure roadworthiness.

Conduct pre and post inspection to the allocated vehicle.

Report any identified defects to the Transport Officer immediately.

Obtain relevant approval before undertaking official trips.

Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks regarding the vehicle and the documents handled.

Maintain accurate mileage and repair records, including month-end reconciliations.

Assist with loading and offloading of goods when needed.

Photocopying services.

Provide messenger services in the collection and delivery of documentation in the Department.

Ensure the rerouting of traffic fines and follow-ups.

Undertake registry functions when required.

Filing of transport related documents.


How to apply

Apply Online Via A Link: Application for employment Driver:
REF NO: NSG 06/2026) – fill out form 51 ANNEXURE J OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer.
In the filling of vacant posts
the objectives of section 195 (1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa
1996
the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act
1998 (Act55) of 1998) and the relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to Women
Persons with Disabilities and youth.
National Office (Midrand): Quoting the relevant reference number
direct your application to: The Director: Human Resources
Office of the Chief Justice
Private Bag X10
Marshalltown
2107 or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice
Human Resource Management
188
14th Road
Noordwyk
Midrand
1685.
Supreme Court of Appeal: Quoting the relevant reference number
direct your application to: The Provincial Head
Private Bag X20612
Bloemfontein
9300 or hand deliver applications to the Free State High Court
Corner President Brand and Fontein Street
9301.
Mpumalanga Provincial Service
CENTRE: Quoting the relevant reference number
direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice
Private Bag X 20051
Mbombela 1211.
Applications can also be hand delivered to
Mpumalanga Division of the High Court
Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre
311 Samora Machel Drive
Mbombela 1200
CLOSING DATE: 13 March 2026

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.


Notes

All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated).

Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources.

All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.

Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.

Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.

Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).

The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.

Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant.

The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert.

Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.

Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered.

Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation 7considered.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification).

Correspondence will be limited to short- listed candidates only.

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered.

Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the 52 application not being considered during the selection process.

All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment.

The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013.

We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for.

In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies.

All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes.

Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void.

The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process OTHER POSTS

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