Senior Bulk Materials Truck Driver – Richards Bay

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Contract role with potential extension

Supportive operational environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Industrial Transport Driver to operate heavy-duty trucks for bulk materials in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires a PDP, Code 14 license, and at least 5 years of bulk transport experience. You will handle loading, securing cargo, and delivering to industrial sites and ports while complying with safety regulations.

This contract role offers potential extension. You will work independently within designated industrial zones, maintaining vehicle

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Driver's Permit (PDP) and heavy vehicle licenses (e.g., Code 14) with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience driving heavy-duty vehicles used for bulk material transport.
• Proven experience operating bulk transport equipment (tipper, tanker, pneumatic trailers).
• Strong knowledge of Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal industrial areas and logistics.
• Commitment to safety and knowledge of hazardous material handling procedures if applicable.
• Ability to perform physically demanding loading/unloading and vehicle checks.
• Attention to cargo security and route adherence.
• Reliability, punctuality, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty trucks and trailers for bulk materials in Richards Bay.
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting issues.
• Ensure safe loading/unloading following procedures.
• Plan efficient routes to industrial facilities, ports, and client sites.
• Maintain logs of deliveries, mileage, fuel, and delays.
• Adhere to transportation laws and safety regulations.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and basic maintenance.
• Communicate with dispatch, site supervisors, and clients.
• Respond to operational needs on the road or sites.
• Uphold safety, reliability, and professionalism.

Skills

PDP holder

Code 14

Bulk transport experience

Safety conscious

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Industrial Transport Driver to operate heavy-duty trucks for bulk materials in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires a PDP, Code 14 license, and at least 5 years of bulk transport experience. You will handle loading, securing cargo, and delivering to industrial sites and ports while complying with safety regulations.

This contract role offers potential extension. You will work independently within designated industrial zones, maintaining vehicle