Chauffeur & Executive Driver Roles

A Chauffeur & Executive Driver provides premium, professional transport for corporate clients, executives, diplomats, and VIP passengers on scheduled and on‑demand routes. It is a growing role in South Africa, with opportunities across corporate travel, hospitality, government, and private security sectors in all nine provinces.

Latest Chauffeur & Executive Driver Job Opportunities

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng – Corporate executive transport and VIP airport transfers
  • Cape Town, Western Cape – Tourism, diplomatic, and luxury corporate chauffeur services
  • Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal – Executive airport transfers and corporate event transport
  • Bloemfontein, Free State – Government and corporate executive transport services
  • Polokwane, Limpopo – Executive and government official transport across the region
  • Mbombela, Mpumalanga – Tourism, hospitality, and corporate chauffeur services
  • Rustenburg, North West – Mining executive and corporate VIP transport
  • Gqeberha, Eastern Cape – Corporate, government, and airport transfer services
  • Kimberley, Northern Cape – Executive and government transport across the Northern Cape

For the most current listings, visit or and search for "Chauffeur" or "Executive Driver" in your province.

Salary and Employee Benefits

Salaries for Chauffeur & Executive Driver roles in South Africa vary by employer, client profile, and level of experience. Typical ranges as of 2026:

  • Entry‑level / corporate shuttle – ZAR 7,000–11,000 per month
  • Experienced / dedicated executive driver – ZAR 11,000–18,000 per month
  • Senior / VIP, diplomatic, or luxury fleet – ZAR 18,000–30,000 per month

Additional compensation and benefits commonly offered include:

  • Allowances – meal, travel, and standby allowances for extended assignments
  • Performance bonuses – based on client satisfaction and punctuality
  • Medical aid contributions at qualifying positions
  • Pension or provident fund contributions
  • Uniform and grooming allowance provided by employer
  • Company vehicle – typically a luxury sedan or SUV provided for all duties

Qualifications and Skills Required

Licences and Certifications

  • Code 8 (B) Driver's Licence – minimum requirement for most chauffeur roles
  • Professional Driving Permit (PDP) – Passengers – legally required for commercial passenger transport; must be valid and current
  • Defensive driving certificate – highly advantageous and required by most professional chauffeur employers
  • VIP Protection or Close Protection certificate – advantageous for high‑profile executive and diplomatic roles

Education

  • Grade12 (Matric) required by most employers
  • Hospitality, tourism, or customer service qualification advantageous

Experience

  • 3–5 years of professional driving or chauffeur experience preferred
  • Prior experience with corporate, government, or VIP clients highly valued
  • A clean, unendorsed driving record is required

Key Skills and Attributes

  • Immaculate personal presentation and professional conduct at all times
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality when transporting executives and VIPs
  • Excellent knowledge of local routes, traffic patterns, and alternative navigation
  • Ability to manage schedules, flight arrivals, and itinerary changes efficiently
  • Calm, courteous, and composed manner under pressure

How to Apply

  1. Prepare Documents

    • Updated CV highlighting your professional driving experience, vehicle types operated, and any VIP or corporate client background
    • Certified copies of your Driver's Licence and PDP (Passengers)
    • Certified copy of your South African ID document
    • Any additional certificates (Defensive Driving, Close Protection, First Aid, etc.)
    • References from previous employers, clients, or fleet managers
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