Rea Vaya Vacancies in South Africa: Bus Driver Jobs

Rea Vaya is the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system for the City of Johannesburg, so when people search for Rea Vaya vacancies they are usually looking at bus driver, station, and support work. The service is run for the City by bus operating companies, so most jobs are advertised through those operators or the City of Johannesburg careers channels. This guide explains the roles on offer, the licence you need to drive, and how to stand out.

Who hires for Rea Vaya in South Africa

Rea Vaya is owned by the City of Johannesburg and operated on its behalf by bus operating companies that run the buses and stations along the trunk and feeder routes. Because the network runs every day, there is steady demand for bus drivers, station and ticketing staff, and the controllers, cleaners, security, and maintenance teams who keep the service moving.

The most common Rea Vaya vacancies

Typical openings include:

Bus drivers
Station agents, cashiers, and ticket sales staff
Customer service and information staff
Marshals and route controllers
Cleaners and facility staff
Security officers
Bus and facility maintenance staff

Driver and entry routes

Bus driving roles require a valid code 10 (C1) or code 14 (EC) licence with a current PrDP, plus a clean record and good route knowledge. Station, ticketing, and cleaning roles do not need a driving licence and value reliability and customer service, so they are a common first step into public transport work. Read our guides to driver jobs in South Africa and how to apply for driving jobs.

How to apply safely

Always apply through the bus operating companies or the official City of Johannesburg careers channels, where genuine openings carry a closing date. Public transport jobs are a common target for fake adverts, so remember the rule that keeps you safe: a real employer never asks you to pay to apply. If an advert asks for money for a job, training, or a uniform, walk away.

Rea Vaya operates across Johannesburg in Gauteng, along the BRT trunk and feeder routes, so vacancies are based around the city.

Stand out with a 30-second video application

Bus driving and station roles attract a lot of applicants, so a short video resume helps you get remembered. Keep it under a minute, say your name and city, the role you want, your licence code and PrDP if you are a driver, your route knowledge, and your most relevant experience. Speak clearly and look at the camera.

On CazVid you record one video profile and reuse it to apply to many roles, so recruiters can see your energy and professionalism before they call. Browse openings and apply with a short video on the CazVid jobs page, or upload your video resume so employers can find you first.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Rea Vaya vacancies in South Africa? Rea Vaya is run for the City of Johannesburg by bus operating companies, so most jobs are advertised through those operators or the City of Johannesburg careers channels. Apply against a specific opening before its closing date and upload your CV and licence. The service never charges a fee to apply, so any request for payment is a scam.

What jobs does Rea Vaya hire for? Typical Rea Vaya roles include bus drivers, station agents and cashiers, ticket sales and customer service staff, marshals and route controllers, cleaners, security officers, and bus and facility maintenance staff across the Johannesburg BRT network.

What licence do I need to drive a Rea Vaya bus? Bus driving roles require a valid code 10 (C1) or code 14 (EC) licence with a current PrDP (professional driving permit), plus a clean record and good route knowledge. Some roles ask for prior public transport or heavy vehicle experience, while station and support roles do not need a driving licence.

Where are Rea Vaya jobs located? Rea Vaya is the Bus Rapid Transit system for the City of Johannesburg in Gauteng, so its driver, station, and support vacancies are based across Johannesburg along the BRT trunk and feeder routes.

Hiring drivers, station, or support staff yourself? You can post a job and review video applications in minutes, or learn more about how to hire with CazVid. For more job search tips, visit the CazVid blog.