Top-Tier Long-Haul Reefer Truck Driver (SA Routes)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Per diem allowances

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Paid annual leave

Ongoing refrigeration training

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a Long-Haul Refrigerated Truck Driver based in Bloemfontein, Free State, SA. The role focuses on transporting perishable goods across long-haul SA routes using temperature-controlled trailers.

You will maintain strict temperature logs, perform vehicle checks, and ensure timely, safe deliveries. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in refrigerated transport, a clean driving record, and the ability to work independently on long trips with occasional overnight

Qualifications

• Experience operating refrigerated transport and maintaining temperature logs.
• Strong knowledge of temperature-control zones and reefer unit maintenance.
• Ability to work independently, manage routes, and meet tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations equipped for refrigerated transport.
• Transport perishable goods and pharmaceuticals across long-haul routes in SA.
• Monitor and maintain precise temperature control settings in the reefer unit.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle and refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and transport laws.
• Securely load and unload cargo while protecting product integrity.
• Communicate delivery status and issues with dispatch and clients.
• Adhere to traffic laws and practice defensive driving at all times.

Skills

Refrigerated transport

Long-haul driving

Route planning

Defensive driving

Logkeeping

Job description

Placements24 is sourcing a Long-Haul Refrigerated Truck Driver based in Bloemfontein, Free State, SA. The role focuses on transporting perishable goods across long-haul SA routes using temperature-controlled trailers.

You will maintain strict temperature logs, perform vehicle checks, and ensure timely, safe deliveries. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in refrigerated transport, a clean driving record, and the ability to work independently on long trips with occasional overnight