The Limpopo Department of Education is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for Driver/Messenger (Bus Driver) vacancies at various special schools across the province. If you have a valid Code 10 licence with PDP, enjoy working with children with special needs, and are committed to learner safety, this is your opportunity to serve your community and build a stable career in the public sector.
Vacancy Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Limpopo Department of Education |
| Closing Date | 09 January 2026 at 16:00 |
| Location | Various Special Schools across Limpopo Province, South Africa |
Driver/Messenger Posts and Locations (X33 Posts)
All posts are at Special Schools within Limpopo Province. Make sure you quote the correct reference number for the post you are applying for:
- Sekhukhune South, Asiphumelele Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 53/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Capricorn South, Bana–Ba-Thari Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 54/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Capricorn South, Benedict & Hope Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 55/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Capricorn North, Botlokwa Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 57/10/2025 – X2 Posts
- Vhembe East, Fulufhelo Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 58/10/2025 – X4 Posts
- Capricorn South, Grace and Hope Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 59/10/2025 – X4 Posts
- Vhembe East, Grace and Love Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 60/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Sekhukhune South, Ipelegeng Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 61/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Sekhukhune East, Jane Furse Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 62/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Mogalakwena, Lebone Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 63/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Sekhukhune South, Matobule Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 64/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Capricorn South, Mahlasedi Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 65/10/2025 – X2 Posts
- Mopani East, Nthabiseng Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 66/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Mopani East, Pfunanani Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 67/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Mopani East, Ramokgwakgwa Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 68/10/2025 – X2 Posts
- Capricorn North, Ratanang Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 69/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Sekhukhune East, Rehlahleng Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 70/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Capricorn North, Rethuseng Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 71/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Waterberg, Sedibeng Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 72/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Waterberg, Suzan Strijdom Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 73/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Vhembe West, Tshilwavhusiku Razwimisani Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 74/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Capricorn South, Tsoga-O-Itirele Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 75/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Vhembe West, Rivoni Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 76/10/2025 – X1 Post
- Waterberg, Thusanang Special School
- Ref No: LDoE 77/10/2025 – X1 Post
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for the Limpopo Department of Education Driver/Messenger Vacancies, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Valid Code 10 driver’s licence with Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
- Three (3) years’ bus driving experience will be an added advantage.
- Willingness to undergo a driver’s competency test before appointment.
- Ability to work respectfully and patiently with learners with special educational needs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
As a Driver/Messenger at a Special School, you will be responsible for:
- Learner Transport
- Transporting learners to and from school by following designated routes and schedules.
- Ensuring strict adherence to traffic laws and road safety regulations.
- Assisting learners with safe loading and off-loading from the bus.
- Supervising learners during transit to maintain discipline and safety.
- Communication and Reporting
- Communicating with learners, parents and school staff in a respectful and professional manner.
- Informing school management and/or parents of incidents or challenges experienced during trips.
- Conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily.
- Reporting mechanical defects and arranging for necessary repairs.
- Safety and Compliance
- Performing route safety checks and periodic safety drills as required by law.
- Completing required safety and incident reports.
- Ensuring the vehicle is clean, fuelled, roadworthy and well-maintained at all times.
- Messenger and Support Duties
- Collecting and delivering documents, mail, packages and other items between the school, district offices, post office and other stakeholders.
- Assisting with buying and loading equipment, groceries and other institutional supplies.
- Providing health support, including taking learners to clinics and hospitals when required.
- Keeping accurate records and logbooks for trips, mileage, fuel usage and goods handled.
- Assisting with general office or clerical support when needed (e.g. filing, photocopying, running errands).
- Customer Service
- Interacting with parents, colleagues and service providers in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Successful candidates for these Driver/Messenger posts should demonstrate:
- Strong road safety awareness and defensive driving skills.
- Patience, empathy and care when working with learners with special needs.
- Good communication skills (verbal) with both adults and children.
- Reliability, punctuality and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Ability to follow instructions, policies and procedures of the Department.
How to Apply
Candidates must follow the official application process as set out by the Limpopo Department of Education.
1. Application Form and Documents
- Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021), obtainable from any public service department or from the DPSA website.
- The Z83 must be:
- Fully completed
- Originally signed and dated
- Attach a detailed CV only (with full details of qualifications, experience, competencies and contactable references).
- Do not attach certified copies of qualifications and ID at application stage.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies (not older than 6 months) on or before the day of the interview.
If you apply for more than one post, you must submit a separate Z83 and CV for each post, quoting the correct reference number.
Faxed or late applications will not be considered.
2. Where to Send Your Application (Postal/Hand Delivery)
Quote the correct reference number and send your application to the relevant education district where the post is located:
- Capricorn North
The District Director, Capricorn North Education District
Private Bag X9711, Polokwane, 0700
Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street, Ladanna, Polokwane - Capricorn South
The District Director, Capricorn South Education District
Private Bag X03, Chuene’s Poort, 0745
Old Parliament Complex - Lebowakgomo / Sekhukhune South Education District
The District Director, Sekhukhune South Education District
Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737
Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo - Mogalakwena Education District
The District Director
Private Bag X601, Mahwelereng, 0626
805 Rufus Seakamela Street, Mahwelereng, 0626 - Mopani East Education District
Private Bag X578, Giyani, 0826
Old Parliament Building, Giyani - Mopani West Education District
The District Director, Mopani West Education District
Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850
27 Peace Street, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen, 0850 - Sekhukhune East Education District
The Acting District Director, Sekhukhune East Education District
Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort, 1150
83 Aloe Street, Stand 2314, Ext 4 Aloeridge West, Burgersfort, 1150 - Vhembe East Education District
The Acting District Director, Vhembe East Education District
Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970
Makwarela, Old Parliament Building - Vhembe West Education District
The District Director, Vhembe West Education District
Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970
Block D, Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou - Waterberg Education District
The Acting District Director, Waterberg Education District
Private Bag X1040, Modimolle, 0510
Limpopo Street, NTK Building, Modimolle, 0510
3. Online Applications via e-Recruitment
Applicants may also apply online using the Limpopo Provincial Government e-Recruitment system:
To apply and for more details, visit the
Limpopo e-Recruitment System
Make sure you upload your completed Z83 (if required by the system) and detailed CV, and select the correct reference number for the Driver/Messenger post you are applying for.
Important Application Notes
- Closing date: 09 January 2026 at 16:00.
Applications received after this date will not be considered. - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- All recommended candidates will undergo:
- Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship, financial/asset record, qualification and employment verification).
- Security clearance and integrity assessment.
- The Department’s Employment Equity Plan will guide appointments, and the Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised post.
Enquiries
For more information regarding the Limpopo Department of Education Driver/Messenger Vacancies, contact:
- Mr Lukheli TV – 081 535 3675
- Mr Ramaru TE – 067 873 7345
- Mr Molope KS – 081 660 3991
- Ms Mmowa LS – 081 532 6059
- Ms Phasiwe N – 081 550 2664
- Ms Maupi MJ – 081 530 8921
Use the reference number of the post you are enquiring about to ensure fast and accurate assistance.