Export Market Delivery Driver (Code 10)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Fuel provided

Uniform and equipment

Export documentation training

Annual and sick leave

Employee assistance program

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Export Market Delivery Driver in Paarl, Western Cape to manage pre-export logistics from facilities. The role covers transporting export-ready goods to ports and consolidation centers, with emphasis on accuracy of documentation and timely delivery.

You will drive a Code 10 vehicle, ensuring cargo integrity and compliant export procedures while coordinating with export teams and port authorities. A strong, reliable candidate will thrive in a global trade setting.

Qualifications

• Valid South African driver's license with Code 10 endorsement and PDP.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional driving experience.
• Familiarity with Western Cape ports and export logistics.
• Good knowledge of Paarl region and surrounding corridors.
• Ability to handle diverse cargo types for export.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid SA ID or work permit.
• Clean driving record and flexibility for shipping schedules.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Code 10 vehicle for deliveries to ports and consolidation points.
• Transport export commodities including agricultural and manufactured goods.
• Ensure on-time and accurate delivery to meet export schedules.
• Load/unload cargo while preserving product integrity for export.
• Verify export documents: manifests, customs declarations, shipping instructions.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and organization.
• Follow port regulations and company safety policies.
• Communicate with export coordinators, shipping agents, and port authorities.
• Manage routes and schedules to optimize efficiency and deadlines.

Skills

Code 10 endorsement

PDP

Logistics coordination

Cargo handling

Communication skills

Valid SA ID

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

About the Role Our client, a prominent exporter of South African agricultural products and artisanal goods, is seeking an Export Market Delivery Driver to manage pre-export logistics from their facilities in Paarl, Western Cape . This role is vital for ensuring that goods are transported efficiently and safely to ports, consolidation centers, and international shipping lines. The driver will operate a Code 10 vehicle, handling a variety of export-ready products. We require a highly organized and reliable individual with a keen understanding of logistics timelines and documentation requirements for export. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our export supply chain, ensuring products meet international standards and delivery schedules. This position is based in Paarl , a key hub for agricultural exports, offering a challenging and rewarding career opportunity within a global trade environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Code 10 commercial vehicle for deliveries to ports and export consolidation points.
• Transport diverse export commodities, including agricultural produce and manufactured goods.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods to meet stringent export schedules.
• Load and unload cargo with care, maintaining product integrity and quality for export.
• Verify export documentation, including manifests, customs declarations, and shipping instructions.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting any maintenance needs.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the delivery vehicle.
• Adhere strictly to all national traffic laws, port regulations, and company safety policies.
• Communicate effectively with export coordinators, shipping agents, and port authorities.
• Manage delivery routes and schedules to optimize efficiency and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Valid South African driver's license with Code 10 endorsement and a valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
• Minimum of 4 years of professional driving experience, preferably with exposure to logistics or export environments.
• Familiarity with operations at major Western Cape ports (e.g., Cape Town Port) or export consolidation centers.
• Good knowledge of the Paarl region and surrounding transport corridors to port facilities.
• Ability to handle diverse types of cargo, understanding specific packing and handling needs for export.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail for documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a valid South African ID or work permit.
• Clean driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, potentially including early mornings or late evenings to meet shipping schedules.
• Reliability and a strong commitment to meeting export deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package with performance-based increases.
• Full-time employment with a dynamic export company.
• Company-provided delivery vehicle and fuel.
• Uniform and necessary equipment provided.
• Opportunity to gain experience in international trade logistics.
• Exposure to diverse export commodities and global markets.
• Structured training on export documentation and procedures.
• Annual leave and sick leave benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Career advancement opportunities within the export logistics team.