Long-Haul Truck Driver – Interprovincial with Per Diem

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for overnight stays

Modern fleet of trucks

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Driver wellbeing

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Long-Haul Truck Driver for our client in George, Western Cape. You will transport goods between provinces, maintaining safety and on-time delivery across South Africa.

The role requires a valid Code 14 PDP, 5 years’ inter-provincial experience, a clean driving record, and the ability to work independently over long distances. Passport and willingness to travel, nights/weekends included.

Qualifications

• Valid Code 14 PDP licence required.
• Minimum 5 years verifiable long-haul inter-provincial experience.
• Clean driving record with no major endorsements.
• Good knowledge of South African road networks and regions.
• Ability to work independently over long distances.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty trucks for long-haul transport between provinces from George depot.
• Ensure safe, on-time deliveries according to schedules.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects.
• Securely load/unload cargo with proper weight distribution.
• Maintain logs of driving hours, mileage and fuel consumption.
• Coordinate with dispatchers and clients regarding delivery status.
• Communicate delays or issues promptly to customers/dispatch.
• Comply with road regulations and rest period requirements.
• Represent the company professionally at depots and customer sites.

Skills

Safe driving

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Independence

Road knowledge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Long-Haul Truck Driver for our client in George, Western Cape. You will transport goods between provinces, maintaining safety and on-time delivery across South Africa.

The role requires a valid Code 14 PDP, 5 years’ inter-provincial experience, a clean driving record, and the ability to work independently over long distances. Passport and willingness to travel, nights/weekends included.