Long-Haul Heavy Haul Driver: Oversized Cargo

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Specialized fleet

Training opportunities

Extensive travel

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Heavy Transport Driver based in Upington, Northern Cape. You will operate low-bed and multi-axle trailers to move oversized and high-value loads across challenging routes, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires thorough pre-trip inspections, meticulous load securing, accurate logbooks, and coordination with clients and authorities to meet schedules. A Code 14 license with PDP and 5+ years of heavy haulage experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in driving heavy transport and oversized cargo
• Valid Code 14 driver's license with PDP and professional driver endorsement
• Experience with low-bed trailers and multi-axle configurations
• Understanding of SA heavy haulage regulations and routes

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized heavy transport vehicles for oversized cargo
• Plan complex routes, ensuring permits and load restrictions are met
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment
• Ensure safe loading, securing and unloading of loads
• Maintain accurate trip logs and regulatory documentation
• Coordinate with clients, escorts, and authorities to meet schedules
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on transport equipment
• Adhere to safety protocols and company policies

Skills

Heavy transport driving

Route planning

Safety compliance

Pre-trip inspections

GPS navigation

Load securing

Manual handling

Tools

Low-bed trailers

Multi-axle configurations

GPS systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Heavy Transport Driver based in Upington, Northern Cape. You will operate low-bed and multi-axle trailers to move oversized and high-value loads across challenging routes, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires thorough pre-trip inspections, meticulous load securing, accurate logbooks, and coordination with clients and authorities to meet schedules. A Code 14 license with PDP and 5+ years of heavy haulage experience are essential.