Driver Operator

Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/88

Department: Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Vet Specialized Services

Chief Directorate: Veterinary Services

Programme: Veterinary Services

Salary Level: 4

Remuneration: R 201 093.00 per annum

Location: Kwaggafointein Veterinary Clinic

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Job Description

Equipment operation and care, Physical inspection and safety compliance
Problem-solving and basic mechanical insight, Communication and teamwork,
Record-keeping and time management. Must be multilingual (ability to speak English
will be an added advantage). Should be able to read and write. Ability
to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams. Willingness
to travel extensively and work after hours when required. Basic
knowledge of occupational health, safety and hygiene/biosecurity.

Requirements

Grade 12 or an
equivalent appropriate qualification recognised by SAQA. A valid driver's license code
C1/code 10 minimum.
Professional Driving Permit
(PrDP is required). Experience in driving and operating specialised
vehicles, agricultural machinery and equipment.

Duties

Drive the veterinary mobile clinic vehicle safely to farms, villages, dip
tanks and other service points. Transport veterinary and para-veterinary and support staff. Transport
veterinary equipment, medicines,
vaccines, personal protective clothing and other supplies. Assist with
loading and off-loading equipment and supplies. Ensure that equipment is secured safely during transportation.
Conduct daily vehicle inspections
and check fuel, tyres, oil, water, lights and brakes. Report mechanical faults
and arrange servicing or repairs through the appropriate channels. Keep the
vehicle clean, hygienic and in good
working condition. Assist with setting up and packing up the mobile
clinic at service locations. Help maintain cleanliness and biosecurity of the mobile clinic and equipment.
Assist with transporting animal
specimens/samples to laboratories according to instructions. Ensure
medicines, vaccines and other veterinary supplies are transported safely and
appropriately. Assist with maintaining the cold chain for vaccines, where this forms part of the assigned
duties. Maintain accurate vehicle
logbooks, trip sheets, mileage and fuel records. Follow approved routes
and schedules and report delays or incidents. Observe road-traffic, occupational-health and safety regulations.
Safeguard government property, equipment and supplies entrusted to the mobile
clinic. Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the supervisor or veterinary services manager.

More Information

Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be
considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two
pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a
date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended
candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency
assessment. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview.  Following the technical
exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo
psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Correspondence
will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will
be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement
within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions
will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted
within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed
subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department
is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative
action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all
relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. A Kekana at 079
630 1770