Job Opportunity: Driver Messenger – Water & Sanitation Department | City of Ekurhuleni
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Closing Date: 27 November 2025
Salary: R215,616 – R295,764 per annum (basic salary, plus benefits)
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The City of Ekurhuleni is opening a valuable opportunity for individuals who are reliable, organised, professional, and committed to safe and efficient service delivery. The role of Driver Messenger sits within the Water & Sanitation Department, a critical unit responsible for maintaining essential services to residents across the metro. This position is ideal for someone who confidently operates municipal vehicles, handles confidential documents with discretion, and takes pride in delivering quality service.
✨ About the Role
As a Driver Messenger, you will be responsible for transporting documents, goods, equipment, and other materials to and from various internal and external departments. The role supports the smooth day-to-day functioning of the city’s administration by ensuring that deliveries are handled efficiently, safely, and punctually.
This job goes beyond simply driving — the position requires organisational skills, respect for confidentiality, and the ability to maintain municipal vehicles according to required standards. You will be the link that keeps communication and logistics flowing smoothly between departments.
📘 Minimum Requirements
Before applying, make sure you meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 qualification
- Valid C1 driver’s licence with PrDP
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in driving or delivery-related duties
These requirements ensure that the applicant can operate council vehicles legally and safely, understands basic administrative processes, and is able to carry out delivery tasks with professionalism.
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🧩 Key Responsibilities
Your everyday tasks in this role will include:
- Delivering and collecting items such as documents, equipment, and goods from different municipal offices and external partners.
- Loading and offloading materials with care, ensuring nothing is damaged or misplaced.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality, especially when handling sensitive municipal documents.
- Ensuring all tasks meet the highest quality and safety standards, contributing to efficient service delivery.
- Planning and organising daily routes to maximise productivity and ensure timely deliveries.
- Maintaining the allocated vehicle, including cleaning, checking for faults, and ensuring the vehicle is always road-worthy.
- Reporting accidents or incidents immediately, following the city’s loss control procedures.
- Adhering to all organisational policies, procedures, and fleet management guidelines to ensure smooth operations.
This is a structured environment that values accountability, reliability, and safe driving behaviour.
🚘 Vehicle Care & Fleet Compliance
A key part of this role includes ensuring that the vehicle assigned to you is always in excellent condition. This means checking that the municipal vehicle is serviced regularly, kept clean, and used responsibly. Fleet management principles must be followed at all times, ensuring compliance with municipal standards.
🌍 Employment Equity
The City of Ekurhuleni aligns its recruitment process with the principles of the Employment Equity Act. The municipality reserves the right to make an appointment, not appoint any candidate, or make a lateral appointment where appropriate.
Candidates may also be asked to submit proof of NQF level for the qualifications they listed.
If applicants do not receive communication within six weeks after the closing date, their applications should be considered unsuccessful.
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