Drivers in Gauteng
Find a driver for family transport and errands
Explore drivers for school runs, family transport and household errands. Compare experience and availability, then discuss your routes and transport arrangements directly.
Browse free · Pay a once-off R300 shortlist fee to request contact details for up to 4 candidates. How it works
Agree on safe, practical transport arrangements
Describe regular routes, collection times and who will be travelling. Confirm the required driving licence and relevant experience, along with vehicle availability, insurance arrangements and responsibility for fuel and maintenance.
- Check the licence and references before agreeing to any driving duties.
- Discuss child seats and collection authorisations for school transport.
- Agree on working hours, waiting time, pay and occasional extra trips.
Finding drivers across Gauteng
Home Helper Connect is based in Ruimsig, Gauteng. Use the location and availability filters to explore profiles, and review each candidate’s skills and verification status. Availability varies; confirm travel arrangements and your preferred schedule with the candidate.
Shortlist and request candidate details
Select up to four helpers and pay the once-off R300 shortlist fee to request their details and available supporting documents by email. This fee covers the inquiry, not wages or a guaranteed placement. Contact candidates to discuss suitability and arrangements.
Read the shortlisting and payment guideLooking beyond Ruimsig? Explore our Gauteng enquiry areas, from cities and suburbs to townships. Our service is online; confirm helper availability for your location.
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers before you choose support for your home.
What requirements are essential when hiring a private family driver?
Verify identity, permission to work where applicable, the appropriate valid driving licence and relevant driving references. Confirm vehicle arrangements, insurance cover, routes, working hours and responsibility for fuel and maintenance. Check whether the proposed duties require any additional permits, and agree on child seats and school collection authorisations where relevant.
Can a family driver also help with errands and school runs?
Yes, if those duties and times are agreed with the candidate. Explain school routes, collection authorisations, shopping or delivery tasks, waiting time and occasional extra trips. Confirm vehicle access, child safety arrangements and how expenses will be handled.
Can I find a family driver in Johannesburg, Pretoria or other parts of Gauteng?
You can enquire online about a family driver across Gauteng, including Johannesburg, Sandton, Soweto, Roodepoort, the West Rand, Pretoria, Centurion, Ekurhuleni and the Vaal. Home Helper Connect is run from Ruimsig; you do not need to visit our home base. Tell us your suburb or township, school or work routes and vehicle arrangements. Availability depends on suitable candidates and agreed travel arrangements.