Senior Code 10 Freight Haulage Specialist

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern fleet

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Advanced Freight Haulage Specialist with a Code 10 license for our George, Western Cape operations. The role focuses on safe, efficient long-haul and regional freight movement, route planning, and strict compliance with road transport regulations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of heavy-vehicle driving experience, PDP verification, and strong communication skills to interact with logistics teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid South African Code 10 driver’s license.
• Must hold a valid Professional Driver’s Permit (PDP).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Strong problem solving and calmness under pressure needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Code 10 heavy vehicle for long-haul and regional freight.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections; document defects.
• Load and unload cargo safely, including hazardous materials when applicable.
• Plan daily routes considering traffic, delivery windows, and fuel efficiency.
• Maintain records of deliveries, mileage, fuel use, and driving hours.

Skills

Code 10 license

PDP knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Advanced Freight Haulage Specialist with a Code 10 license for our George, Western Cape operations. The role focuses on safe, efficient long-haul and regional freight movement, route planning, and strict compliance with road transport regulations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of heavy-vehicle driving experience, PDP verification, and strong communication skills to interact with logistics teams and customers.