Truck Driver

AECI Limited; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Paarl is seeking a Truck Driver responsible for safely delivering products while maintaining the vehicle. The role requires at least 2 years of experience as a Heavy Duty Driver, a valid Code 14 driver's license, and a focus on safety. Candidates must also possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. The position offers a stable work environment with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience as a Heavy Duty Driver.
• Possession of a valid Code 14 driver’s license and PDP.
• Ability to drive a forklift with a valid forklift driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicle to designated destinations safely for deliveries.
• Complete vehicle checks daily and report any defects.
• Ensure cleanliness of the vehicle and report accidents immediately.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of hazardous chemicals transportation

Safety orientated

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Heavy Duty vehicle

Forklift

Job description

Job title: Truck Driver

Job Location: Western Cape, Paarl

Deadline: November 11, 2025

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Job Description

• Responsible for driving the vehicle to designated destinations safely for the delivery of product within deadlines to customers, Depots and Crop Advisors, maintaining concentration.
• Provide super care in the delivery of hazardous products.
• Work with the support team to provide exceptional customer service

Vehicle

• Complete a vehicle check list on a daily basis before and after each delivery and / or collect. Report any defects. Responsible for driving the vehicle within the law.
• Assist local authorities in emergency situations involving incumbent’s vehicle.
• Ensure cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and outside. Ensure vehicle parked correctly in designated area and that it is locked at the end of each day.
• Inform Team Leader when vehicle is due for service. Assists Dispatch Team Leader when reporting breakdown details.
• Report accidents or injuries to Dispatch Team Leader or Warehouse Team Leader immediately.
• Responsible for vehicle’s petro card and for refuelling the vehicle as and when required.

Deliveries

• Makes on average 1 delivery trip per day to different Depots.
• In season, on occasion, required to carry out driving responsibilities beyond normal hours.
• Checks load on vehicle corresponds to respective transfer documents and / or delivery notes. Signs the transfer note acknowledging that stock loaded on the vehicle is correct.
• Ensure that load on vehicle is safely and securely positioned. Assist with loading and offloading of vehicle. Ensure customer’s load is delivered timeously.
• Ensure that incumbent is in possession of necessary transfer document and / or delivery note / s as well as hazchem documentations and TREM cards.
• Ensure that transfer documents and / or delivery notes are signed by the receiving Depots and that they are returned to the Admin Assistant.
• Confirms and signs for any delivery discrepancies. Required to work safely and neatly at all times.
• Company Cellphone: Required to look after and use the company provided cellphone in a responsible manner.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum education Grade 12
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience in distribution, production or warehousing as a Heavy Duty (Code 14) Driver.
• Must have at least 2 years’ driving experience with a heavy duty vehicle.
• Will require up to 1 week’s full time training.
• Required to drive a heavy duty vehicle, be medically fit to drive and be in possession of a valid Code 14 (heavy duty) driver’s license.
• Must be in possession of a valid PDP and Hazchem driving permit.
• Ability to drive a forklift and must be in possession of a valid forklift driver’s license and must be medically fit to drive a forklift.
• Must maintain medical fitness to drive a forklift to have the forklift driver’s license renewed successfully.
• Very accurate and able to work under pressure.
• Possess excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Possess a sound knowledge of all Acts, i.e. hazardous chemicals road transportation, etc.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team and be deadline driven.
• Must be able to report to a Dispatch Team Leader.
• Must be safety orientated.

Closing Date

• 2025 / 11 / 06