HDV Driver -Kathu

BSZAOT - OTRACO SOUTHERN AFRICA; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Otraco Southern Africa is hiring a HDV Driver in Kathu. The role involves collecting and transporting goods, attending to breakdowns after hours, and maintaining excellent customer relations through service delivery.

The position requires Grade 12 and at least two years of HDV driving experience, with a strong focus on safety, vehicle maintenance, and adherence to company policies. Otraco offers opportunities within its mining tyre management operations across Southern Africa.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate is required.
• Two years HDV driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collection and transportation of goods.
• Client liaison and accurate record keeping of all goods in transit.
• Perform breakdown service after hours.
• Daily vehicle inspection and to maintain a clean vehicle appearance.
• Ensure vehicle is serviced at correct intervals.
• Adhere to traffic regulations.
• Adherence to company policy and procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety protocol.
• Attend all in house training.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Road safety regulations

Vehicle maintenance

Troubleshooting

Minor repairs

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Job description

Career Opportunities: HDV Driver -Kathu (55761)

Requisition ID55761-Posted13/10/2026-SA-BSZAOT-KATHU (SA-BSZAOT-KATHU)- Country (1) - Job Family (1) -Full time-Open-ended/permanent

The driver will assist with the collection and transportation of goods, attend to breakdowns (even after hours) and maintain good customer relations by providing excellent customer service.

Otraco Southern Africa is a key part of Bridgestone's strategy to enhance mobility solutions and tyre-centric services across all market segments. As part of Bridgestone's initiative to improve these services, the company recognized a need for specific mining services and enhancements within the mining sector. The acquisition of Otraco Southern Africa, with its expertise in tyre management systems, creates a valuable opportunity to expand and strengthen Bridgestone's mobility solutions in this important market.

For more information about Otraco Southern Africa, please read the details below.

Responsibilities:

• Collection and transportation of goods.
• Client liaison and accurate record keeping of all goods in transit.
• Perform breakdown service after hours.
• Daily vehicle inspection and always ensure clean vehicle appearance.
• Ensure vehicle is serviced at correct intervals.
• Adhere to traffic regulations.
• Adherence to company policy and procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety protocol.
• Attend all in house training.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.

Experience (years):

• Two years HDV Driving experience.

Skills:

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of road safety regulations and vehicle maintenance procedures.
• Ability to perform basic vehicle troubleshooting and minor repairs.

With over 50 years' experience delivering off-the-road (OTR) and light mobile equipment (LME) tyre management solutions, Otraco help customers to maximise tyre life, increase productivity, reduce waste and improve safety. Otraco's highly skilled teams are in 60+ customer mining operations across three continents in Australia, New Zealand, Southern Africa and Chile.

Otraco offers a robust portfolio of OTR tire management solutions that track tires across the full lifecycle, such as its computerized Otracom platform. Otraco's offering will complement Bridgestone's world-class OTR products and solutions, including Bridgestone MasterCore*3surface mining tires and the tire monitoring and management solution. Bridgestone Southern Africa Mining services and OTRACO Southern Africa have joined forces to accelerate Mining tyre management and mobility solutions in Southern Africa, under one banner. Together Bridgestone and OTRACO havemarket-leadingMining tyre management and mobility solutions.