Driver (Code 10 )

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Somerset West is seeking a Code 10 Driver with a valid PDP and at least three years of delivery truck experience for a short-term contract. Responsibilities include driving and maintaining trucks, supervising loading/unloading, conducting stock takes, and ensuring safe deliveries. Candidates must be bilingual in English and Afrikaans. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification required.
• Minimum of three years delivery truck experience.
• Valid PDP license required.
• Must possess own transport.
• Physically strong to handle heavy timber.

Responsibilities

• Drive and maintain assigned trucks.
• Supervise loading and unloading of goods.
• Inspect trucks for safety before transportation.
• Conduct weekly stock takes in different warehouses.
• Report any unusual occurrences on the road.

Skills

Valid Code 10 driver's license

Bilingual (English and Afrikaans)

Experience in stock take and warehousing

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Somerset West. My client, a well-established manufacturing company, has a vacancy for a Code 10 Driver with a Valid PDP coupled with a minimum of three years delivery truck experience to join their team for a period of 6 months. This is a CONTRACT position.

Purpose of the Role: You will be tasked with driving and maintaining trucks that will be assigned to you, as well as working closely with our team of dispatchers to plan routes and track deliveries. Driver will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods and other articles of trade to our customers.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Valid Code 10 driver’s license
• Valid PDP license
• Fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans) , Xhosa a definite advantage
• At least three years’ delivery Truck experience
• Experience in Stock Take and Warehousing
• Must have own transport
• Ability to work under pressure and good communication skills
• Physically strong to handle heavy timber

Duties included but not limited to:

• Supervise the safe loading to goods onto the truck for transportation
• Check whether the correct goods are being loaded and that the timber is of good quality.
• Supervise the safe unloading of the goods at the destinations
• Inspect trucks for safety prior to leaving the premises and record any issues
• Report to External Logistics Coordinator regarding any unusual occurrences on the road
• Perform weekly Stock Take in different warehouses.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of stock in different warehouses.
• Record goods returned in the Goods Return Book and obtain all signatures
• Check and sign for goods received from suppliers
• Refuel vehicle regularly, checking oil, water, etc.
• Keep the truck clean, presentable, and in good working order always
• Follow all the rules of the road and accident procedure

Please note that this position is available immediately and is a short term contract until December 25.

Please note that only candidates residing within the Helderberg Area will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted