Hazmat Driver & Safety Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance and retirement

Hazardous materials handling training

Safety gear and safety team support

Based in Richards Bay

Professional growth and respect

Regular route planning

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced Delivery Driver specialized in transporting hazardous materials. You will operate heavy vehicles, perform pre-trip inspections, and follow strict safety and regulatory guidelines to ensure secure deliveries and compliant paperwork.

The role emphasizes a safety-first culture, continuous training, and collaboration with logistics and safety teams.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Professional Driver's Permit (Code 10 or 14) with heavy vehicle endorsement.
• Hazmat endorsement/certification required and experience transporting hazardous materials.
• Deep knowledge of Hazmat Act, ADR agreements and related regulations.
• Excellent driving record with no major violations in recent years.
• Ability to understand and implement safety procedures, including emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized vehicles for hazardous materials transport and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Securely load and unload hazardous materials, following strict safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, manifests, logs and incident reports.
• Develop efficient route plans balancing timely deliveries with safety and compliance.
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies or incidents per protocol.
• Provide professional customer service during delivery and pick-up processes.
• Stay up-to-date with local, national and international regulations governing hazardous goods transport.
• Communicate regularly with logistics and safety teams regarding shipment status and issues] ,
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Skills

Hazmat transport

Heavy vehicle operation

Regulatory compliance

Safety procedures

Emergency response

Record keeping

Customer service

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced Delivery Driver specialized in transporting hazardous materials. You will operate heavy vehicles, perform pre-trip inspections, and follow strict safety and regulatory guidelines to ensure secure deliveries and compliant paperwork.

The role emphasizes a safety-first culture, continuous training, and collaboration with logistics and safety teams.