Long-Haul Hazardous Materials Driver – Safe & Regulated

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Vehicle maintenance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Intercity Transport Driver to operate within Upington, Northern Cape, and beyond. You will transport goods over long distances, ensuring safety and on-time delivery.

The role demands a professional driver with road safety awareness, strong work ethic, and the ability to manage extensive driving hours. Benefits include medical aid, retirement fund, and ongoing vehicle maintenance, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid Code 14 driver's license with PDP.
• Minimum 4 years of experience driving heavy vehicles or long-haul trucks.
• Able to navigate long distances and diverse road conditions.
• Physically capable of loading/unloading manually.
• Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate long-haul vehicles across routes.
• Load, secure, and unload cargo per procedures.
• Follow traffic laws and driving-hour limits.
• Maintain trip logs, fuel records, and incident reports.
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections for safety and performance.

Skills

Long-haul driving

Road safety awareness

Reliability

Strong communication

Education

PDP + Code 14 license

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Intercity Transport Driver to operate within Upington, Northern Cape, and beyond. You will transport goods over long distances, ensuring safety and on-time delivery.

The role demands a professional driver with road safety awareness, strong work ethic, and the ability to manage extensive driving hours. Benefits include medical aid, retirement fund, and ongoing vehicle maintenance, with opportunities for professional development.