Drawbar Code 14 Driver

findojobs-za; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Durban is seeking an experienced Code 14 truck driver. The role involves safely operating a Code 14 truck with a drawbar trailer, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring compliance with road safety legislation. Candidates must have a valid Code 14 driver's license and a Professional Driving Permit, with 2-5 years of driving experience. Strong driving skills, reliability, and customer focus are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years' experience driving Code 14 vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Code 14 truck with drawbar trailer.
• Perform vehicle inspections: pre-trip, en-route, post-trip.
• Ensure correct coupling and uncoupling of the drawbar trailer.
• Secure loads in accordance with standards.
• Adhere to road traffic regulations.
• Complete all relevant documentation accurately.

Skills

Excellent driving skills and safety awareness

Ability to reverse, manoeuvre, and operate drawbar combination efficiently

Good communication skills

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Valid Code 14 (EC) Driver's License

Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) Goods

Job description

Job Purpose

To safely and efficiently operate a Code 14 truck with a drawbar trailer, ensuring timely and accurate delivery / collection of goods while maintaining compliance with road safety legislation, company policies, and customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a Code 14 truck with drawbar trailer for long-distance and/or local deliveries.
• Perform vehicle inspections (pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip).
• Ensure correct coupling and uncoupling of the drawbar trailer.
• Secure loads in accordance with company and legal standards.
• Adhere strictly to road traffic regulations and company safety rules.
• Deliver and collect goods as per delivery schedule and instructions.
• Complete all relevant documentation accurately (PODs, trip sheets, logbooks).

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Code 14 (EC) Drivers Licence.
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) Goods.
• Minimum 2-5 years' experience driving Code 14 vehicles.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent driving skills and safety awareness.
• Ability to reverse, manoeuvre, and operate drawbar combination efficiently.
• Good communication and basic literacy / numeracy skills.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality.

Personal Attributes

• Safety‑conscious and responsible.
• Honest, trustworthy, and disciplined.
• Customer‑focused.