Senior Long-Haul Truck Driver — Per Diem & Benefits

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Training opportunities

Modern fleet

Accommodation or per diem

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Long-Haul Truck Driver for our client, a national freight and logistics provider based around Centurion, Gauteng. The role involves transporting goods across long distances, with emphasis on safety, reliability and timely deliveries.

You will plan routes, perform pre-trip inspections, maintain logs, and ensure adherence to driving hours and regulatory standards. A Code 14 license with PDP and at least 7 years’ inter-provincial experience are required, along

Qualifications

• Valid Heavy Vehicle Driver's License (Code 14) with a PDP.
• Minimum 7 years of verifiable long-haul experience.
• Knowledge of national road networks and trucking regulations.
• Experience with ELDs and GPS navigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty trucks for long-haul transport.
• Plan efficient routes considering weather, road conditions and deadlines.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Load and unload cargo with proper weight distribution.
• Maintain driving logs, mileage, fuel consumption and delays.
• Communicate with dispatch and customers.
• Meet delivery schedules while respecting driving hour regulations.
• Carry out minor roadside repairs as needed.
• Uphold safety, professionalism and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Long-haul trucking

GPS navigation

Route planning

Vehicle maintenance

Discipline and independence

Tools

ELDs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Long-Haul Truck Driver for our client, a national freight and logistics provider based around Centurion, Gauteng. The role involves transporting goods across long distances, with emphasis on safety, reliability and timely deliveries.

You will plan routes, perform pre-trip inspections, maintain logs, and ensure adherence to driving hours and regulatory standards. A Code 14 license with PDP and at least 7 years’ inter-provincial experience are required, along