Centurion HGV Driver - Route & Safety Pro

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with bonuses and OT

Ongoing training for advanced driving

Career progression within national ops

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Fleet Driver for Centurion, Gauteng. The role involves operating a range of fleet vehicles, planning routes, and maintaining delivery documentation to ensure timely, safe transportation of goods.

The ideal candidate has a Code 14/EC license with PDP and at least 5 years of verifiable heavy-vehicle experience, with a strong focus on safety and customer service. Flexibility for weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience as a heavy vehicle driver.
• Valid South African Code 14/EC driver’s license with PDP.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and other fleet vehicles safely and in compliance with traffic laws.
• Transport goods from distribution centers to client locations ensuring timely deliveries.
• Plan and execute efficient delivery routes adapting to traffic and schedules.
• Perform thorough daily vehicle inspections and report defects or maintenance needs.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately (logs, proofs of delivery, incident reports).
• Assist with loading/unloading as needed and maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Heavy vehicle driving experience

Route planning

Pre-trip inspections

Post-trip inspections

Customer service

Time management

Safety compliance

Flexibility

Education

Code 14/EC License with PDP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Fleet Driver for Centurion, Gauteng. The role involves operating a range of fleet vehicles, planning routes, and maintaining delivery documentation to ensure timely, safe transportation of goods.

The ideal candidate has a Code 14/EC license with PDP and at least 5 years of verifiable heavy-vehicle experience, with a strong focus on safety and customer service. Flexibility for weekends may be required.