Truck Driver Vacancies atCity of Tshwane
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City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (TSH)
Location
Pretoria
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Job Description
Job Title: Truck Driver
Reference Number: SDTM1332-6-2026
Date Posted: 8 May 2026
Location: Silverton Urban Forestry Depot, Silverton, South Africa
Company: City of Tshwane
Department: Regional Operations and Coordination
Division: Regional Operations – Region 6
Section: Community Services
Position Type: TRUCK DRIVER
Advertisement Status: To be advertised – both internal and external candidates may apply.
Target Groups: African female, African male, Coloured female, Coloured male, Indian female, Indian male, White female, White male, Person with disability, and all other categories.
Job Level: T6
Salary Range: R235,476 – R327,048 per annum (estimated)
Application Deadline: Open until filled
We are seeking a qualified and experienced truck driver to provide reliable transport and logistics support for community services within the City of Tshwane. The successful candidate will operate municipal trucks, ensure timely delivery of resources, perform routine vehicle maintenance, and comply with all safety and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Valid Code 14 driver’s licence with appropriate endorsements.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional driving experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.
• Good knowledge of road safety regulations and vehicle maintenance practices.
• Ability to keep accurate logs and records.
• Physical fitness to perform loading, unloading, and other manual tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
How to Apply:
Applicants are requested to submit their CV and a cover letter to the Human Resources Office of the City of Tshwane. Please send your documents to the email address listed below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Email: (please insert the appropriate HR email address)
For further information about the position or the application process, please contact the recruitment team via the link provided below.
Apply for the Position
Reference Number: SDTM1332-6-2026
Date Posted: 8 May 2026
Location: Silverton Urban Forestry Depot, Silverton, South Africa
Company: City of Tshwane
Department: Regional Operations and Coordination
Division: Regional Operations – Region 6
Section: Community Services
Position Type: TRUCK DRIVER
Advertisement Status: To be advertised – both internal and external candidates may apply.
Target Groups: African female, African male, Coloured female, Coloured male, Indian female, Indian male, White female, White male, Person with disability, and all other categories.
Job Level: T6
Salary Range: R235,476 – R327,048 per annum (estimated)
Application Deadline: Open until filled
We are seeking a qualified and experienced truck driver to provide reliable transport and logistics support for community services within the City of Tshwane. The successful candidate will operate municipal trucks, ensure timely delivery of resources, perform routine vehicle maintenance, and comply with all safety and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Valid Code 14 driver’s licence with appropriate endorsements.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional driving experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.
• Good knowledge of road safety regulations and vehicle maintenance practices.
• Ability to keep accurate logs and records.
• Physical fitness to perform loading, unloading, and other manual tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
How to Apply:
Applicants are requested to submit their CV and a cover letter to the Human Resources Office of the City of Tshwane. Please send your documents to the email address listed below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Email: (please insert the appropriate HR email address)
For further information about the position or the application process, please contact the recruitment team via the link provided below.
Apply for the Position
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The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
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