Road Accident Fund (RAF) Announced New Job Vacancies Around South African Provinces Recruits Driver/Messenger X7 Posts Available for Qualified South African to fill this Public sector Job position.
About Road Accident Fund (RAF)
The RAF is a juristic person established by an Act of Parliament, namely, the Road Accident Fund Act, 1996 (Act No. 56 of 1996) as amended (”RAF Act”). It commenced operations on 1 May 1997, assuming at the time, all the rights, obligations, assets and liabilities of the Multilateral Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund.
The RAF is responsible for providing appropriate cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa; rehabilitating and compensating persons injured as a result of motor vehicles in a timely and caring manner; and actively promoting the safe use of all South African roads. Section 3 of the RAF Act stipulates that “the object of the Fund shall be the payment of compensation in accordance with this Act for loss or damage wrongfully caused by the driving of a motor vehicle”.
Job Overview
The Road Accident Fund offers competitive salaries and benefits for permanent employees. Drivers and messengers play a key role in ensuring smooth operations within the organisation by managing transportation and communications efficiently.
| Position | Driver/Messenger (x7 posts) |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Road Accident Fund (RAF) |
| Division | Governance |
| Reference Number | 6290 |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Salary | R244,732 per annum |
| Grade | T.A.S.K Grade 06 |
| Closing Date | 3 March 2026 |
| Locations Available | Pretoria (x1), Mafikeng (x1), Thohoyandou (x1), Polokwane (x2), Nelspruit (x2) |
Key Duties Areas
1) Messenger Services
Core duties include:
- Collecting and verifying correspondence from institutions
- Delivering packages and documents within set timeframes
- Handling sensitive files and materials carefully
- Driving delivery vehicles to assigned destinations
- Maintaining communication with departure and destination points
- Obtaining delivery signatures and confirmations
- Recording daily visits and movements in logbooks
- Sorting documents based on delivery routes
- Planning efficient transport routes
2) Administration Support
This position includes strong document control responsibilities:
- Monitoring messenger service availability
- Archiving documents according to National Archives requirements
- Sorting and classifying files
- Managing off-site storage records
- Maintaining departmental records inventory
- Logging document transfers and retention schedules
- Supporting copying and document binding services
3) Transport & Operational Duties
- Transporting staff and equipment
- Loading and unloading materials
- Supporting operational logistics across departments
- Reporting mechanical and electrical vehicle faults
4) Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance
- Conducting daily pre-trip inspections
- Performing post-trip safety checks
- Ensuring vehicle roadworthiness
- Maintaining copying and binding equipment functionality
5) Reporting Responsibilities
- Reporting accidents, violations, or equipment loss
- Submitting logbooks in line with fleet policies
- Reporting unexpected delays
- Flagging major equipment faults
6) Mail & Records Processing
- Registering incoming and outgoing mail
- Sorting documents and correspondence
- Preparing bulk mail distributions
- Recording registered and Docex mail
- Capturing received monies in registers
- Ensuring correct delivery channels
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Who Should Apply Road Accident Fund 2026 Driver/Messenger Vacancies: X7 Posts Available?
To qualify for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Education
- Matric / Grade 12 certificate
Licensing
- Valid Code 10 (EC1/EC) driver’s licence
- Professional Driver’s Permit (PDP)
Experience
- At least 1 year of experience in:
- Driving services
- Messenger or logistics environment
Technical & Behavioural Competencies
The RAF is looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Planning and organisational skills
- Coordination ability
- Ethical conduct and professionalism
- Client service orientation
- Emotional intelligence and decision-making capability
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of transporting goods and people safely
- Ability to assess roadworthiness of vehicles
Required Documents
1) Prepare documents early
- CV
- Driver’s licence copy
- PDP copy
- Matric certificate
How to Apply Road Accident Fund 2026 Driver/Messenger Vacancies: X7 Posts
Interested applicants should submit their applications before the closing date: 3 March 2026. Make sure your application includes:
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A comprehensive CV
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Certified copies of qualifications and identification documents
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Reference number 6290 clearly indicated on your application
Applications can typically be submitted via the RAF careers portal or as instructed in the official job advertisement. Late submissions will not be considered.
