Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
📍 Location: Head Office
💼 Reference No: 038
💰 Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
📅 Closing Date: 12 September 2025
🔹 ABOUT THE POSITION
Office: Office of the Deputy Minister: Mineral and Petroleum Resources
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Driver / Messenger. This opportunity is ideal for a responsible, disciplined individual who thrives in a support role within a high-profile government office.
✅ REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum Qualification: Grade 10
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Experience: No experience required
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Other Requirements:
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Valid driver’s licence
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Knowledge of:
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Public Service Act
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Functions of the Executive Authority’s portfolio
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Political and parliamentary processes in South Africa
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Skills:
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Computer literacy
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Verbal and written communication
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Creativity and innovation
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Thinking Demands:
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Logical and objective
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Creative and innovative thinker
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Accurate and diplomatic
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🛠️ DUTIES
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Collect and deliver documents
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Transport employees, guests, and special advisors in the Office of the Deputy Minister
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Stay informed on applicable work policies and procedures
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Provide general support functions to the Deputy Minister’s office
📞 ENQUIRIES
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Position-specific: Ms L.M. Maluleka – Tel: 082 303 7721
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General HR Queries: Ms T. Gumede – Tel: (012) 444-3319
📧 APPLICATIONS
Submit applications via one of the following methods:
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Email:
Send a single PDF document (max 15MB) to: Recruitment04@dmpr.gov.za -
Post:
Address to: The Director-General, DMPR
Private Bag X59, Arcadia, 0007 -
Courier/Hand Delivery:
Trevenna Campus, Corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street (Formerly Schoeman)
📋 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Use the new Z83 form (effective from 01 Jan 2021) – available at www.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za
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Submit the following:
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✅ Completed and signed Z83 form
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✅ Detailed CV with at least 3 contactable references
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❌ No need to attach supporting documents at this stage
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Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualifications and other documentation
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Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
🔍 ADDITIONAL NOTES
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Candidates will undergo:
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Practical assessments
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Oral interviews
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Personnel suitability checks (criminal, qualification, employment, financial, etc.)
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Consent under POPI Act is required for all vetting
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Late or non-compliant applications will not be considered
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If you do not receive feedback within 3 months, please consider your application unsuccessful
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DMPR reserves the right not to fill the post
🤝 EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
DMPR is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer. Preference will be given to:
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Indian, Coloured, or White males
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Persons with disabilities
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Women (particularly in senior management roles)