Location South Africa
Employer: Western Cape Department of Health
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDH) has officially opened applications for a permanent Driver (Heavy Duty Vehicle) position based at the Morning Star Community Day Centre. If you are a reliable, skilled driver with experience in a health environment, this could be your next long-term career move.
​Below is a comprehensive breakdown of everything you need to know about this vacancy, as sourced from the official recruitment listings.
​Vacancy Overview
- ​Position: Driver (Heavy Duty Vehicle)
- ​Employment Type: Permanent
- ​Reference Number: MHS354/2026
- ​Location: Morning Star Community Day Centre, Western Cape
- ​Starting Date: June 19, 2026
- ​Closing Date: July 3, 2026, at 17:00:00
​Remuneration and Benefits
​The position offers a competitive salary range of R 170 226 – R 200 523 per annum.
​In addition to the annual salary, the role includes attractive service benefits:
- ​13th cheque (bonus)
- ​Employer’s contribution to the pension fund
- ​Housing allowance
- ​Medical aid allowance
​Job Requirements and Qualifications
​To be considered for this role, applicants must meet specific minimum standards and inherent requirements.
​Minimum Educational Qualification
- ​Basis literacy and numeracy.
​Inherent Requirements of the Job
- ​Valid Public Driving Permit (PDP).
- ​Valid code C1 (code 10) manual driver’s license.
- ​Willingness and ability to work overtime as per needs requirement and perform standby duties, after hours, including weekends and public holidays.
​Required Experience
- ​Appropriate experience on transportation of passengers and goods within a health environment.
​Core Competencies (Knowledge and Skills)
- ​Knowledge of the Transport Circular of 2000.
- ​Ability to accept accountability and responsibility, and to work independently and unsupervised.
- ​Good knowledge of the road network in the Peninsula.
- ​Safe driving skills.
​Key Duties and Responsibilities
​As a Heavy Duty Vehicle Driver for the WCDH, your day-to-day operational outputs will include:
- ​Transportation: Transporting goods, services, and personnel from one point to another, including the transport of staff to and from various destinations in the Western Cape.
- ​Maintenance and Logs: Conducting routine maintenance, inspecting vehicles, providing timeous reporting of defects, and ensuring accurate, detailed completion of Logbooks.
- ​Compliance: Adhering strictly to departmental codes and procedures.
- ​Vehicle Care: Ensuring that all vehicles are kept clean and tidy.
- ​Team Support: Relieving staff within the component when required.
​Selection and Evaluation Process
​The Western Cape Government maintains a rigorous screening process to ensure employment equity and capability.
- ​Practical Assessment: Candidates will be subjected to a practical/oral assessment and potentially a competency test.
- ​Background Checks: Shortlisted candidates will undergo further checks, including security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records check, and previous employment verification.
- ​Pre-Entry Assessments: Shortlisted applicants will undertake two pre-entry assessments—a practical exercise to determine technical suitability and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- ​No Application Fees: The Western Cape Government explicitly notes that no payment of any kind is required when applying for any of their advertised positions. Avoid any scams claiming otherwise.
- ​Enquiries: For further queries regarding this specific post, you can contact Ms. LS Rose-Benjamin at (021) 829 8330.