Driver / Messenger (7 Positions)

Company: Road Accident Fund (RAF)

Location: MMABATHO, North West, South Africa (various sites: Pretoria, Mafikeng, Thohoyandou, Polokwane, Nelspruit)

Employment Type: Permanent

Grade: 06

Salary: R244,732.00 per year

Reference No: 6290

Application Deadline: 3 March 2026 (Open until filled)

About the Road Accident Fund

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) provides timely and fair assistance to people affected by motor vehicle accidents. We offer social benefits that help families recover financially and emotionally.

Job Purpose

The Driver / Messenger is responsible for safely transporting people, documents, and goods to and from assigned areas. The role requires strict adherence to safety procedures, road rules, and company policies. The driver must also report any vehicle defects, accidents, or delays promptly.

Key Responsibilities

Messenger Services

• Collect and verify correspondence from government institutions.
• Deliver packages and messages on time.
• Handle items with care and maintain accurate records.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for deliveries.
• Plan efficient routes before each delivery.

Administration

• Monitor messenger service availability.
• Archive scanned files in line with the National Archives Act.
• Sort documents and forward requests to the Records Manager.
• Maintain inventory of records and complete disposal logs.
• Ensure postal services operate effectively.

Transport & Operations

• Load and unload merchandise.
• Transport products and staff securely.
• Identify and report mechanical faults.

Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance

• Perform daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections.
• Maintain copying and binding machines.

Reporting

• Report vehicle defects, accidents, and traffic violations.
• Keep logbooks in line with Fleet Management Policy.
• Report delays and major equipment faults immediately.

Mail Processing

• Receive, register, and stamp incoming/outgoing mail.
• Sort documents by destination.
• Prepare outgoing mail for posting and bulk distribution.
• Record details of registered mail and Docex Tracker mail.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric or Grade 12 certificate.
• Valid Code 10 (EC1/EC) driver’s licence.
• Professional Driver’s Permit.
• At least 1 year of experience in a driving/messenger role.

Technical & Behavioural Competencies

• Planning, organisation, and coordination.
• Personal mastery and emotional wisdom.
• Ethics and values.
• Client service orientation.
• Assessment of vehicle road‑worthiness.
• Knowledge of moving people and goods.
• Effective communication.

Additional Information

The RAF values employment equity and will give preference to people with disabilities. Security vetting will be conducted for all prospective employees. Applicants must have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and provide proof of evaluation.

If you do not receive any correspondence from us within six weeks after the closing date, you may consider yourself unsuccessful.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the following link:

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