Courier Driver - Pietermaritzburg | Overtime & Training

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Overtime opportunities

Well-maintained fleet of vehicles

Comprehensive training on safety

Career advancement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Professional Courier Driver to join our client’s logistics team. You will be the face of operations, delivering goods safely and on time across local routes, while maintaining high service standards.

The role requires a Code 10+ license, clean driving record, and reliable, customer‑facing professionalism. You will plan routes, perform basic vehicle checks, and communicate with dispatch to ensure smooth deliveries and excellent

Qualifications

• Valid Code 10+ driver's license and clean driving record
• Proven experience as a professional driver or courier
• Excellent knowledge of Pietermaritzburg and surrounding KwaZulu-Natal routes
• Strong navigation and route planning abilities
• Physical stamina to load/unload goods
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable and punctual with strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Willingness to pass background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company vehicle in Pietermaritzburg following traffic laws and company policies
• Plan and execute daily delivery routes to meet timelines
• Load and unload packages with care to prevent damage
• Maintain delivery records and proof of delivery signatures
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Communicate delivery status with dispatch and customers
• Provide outstanding customer service during interactions
• Report maintenance needs or incidents promptly to management
• Navigate urban and rural Pietermaritzburg areas effectively

Skills

Code 10 license

Courier experience

Pietermaritzburg routing

Navigation & planning

Loading/unloading stamina

Communication skills

Reliability & punctuality

Independent work

Professional appearance

Background check/drug screening

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Professional Courier Driver to join our client’s logistics team. You will be the face of operations, delivering goods safely and on time across local routes, while maintaining high service standards.

The role requires a Code 10+ license, clean driving record, and reliable, customer‑facing professionalism. You will plan routes, perform basic vehicle checks, and communicate with dispatch to ensure smooth deliveries and excellent