Work-Force
A Code 14 Driver is needed in George. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.
Overview
This Code 14 Driver role sits within the logistics jobs function in George. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in George also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in George.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its George teams, and the new Code 14 Driver will feel that from the first week.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The George group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Notably, the team mix in George reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, the environment is operationally driven and physical at times, with shift-based work, strict safety standards and a strong focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.
Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the George site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Practically speaking, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
What Your Day Looks Like
Your day kicks off in the yard or at the dock, checking schedules, briefing your team and lining up the day’s priorities. You move between receiving, picking, dispatch and the WMS, keeping a close eye on accuracy and time slots. There are constant conversations — with drivers, controllers, customers and the warehouse floor — and the better you communicate, the smoother things run. By the end of the shift, the racks are tidy, the trucks are out, and the next inbound load is already on its way.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in George.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Notably, the George office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Why This Role
In addition, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The George colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Beyond that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in George keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the George teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Practically speaking, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in George.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Working in George
George continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with within reach of Century City. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Many candidates already living within reach of George cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around George.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in George, Western Cape.
Core Functions
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
Essential Criteria
- Clear criminal record and proof of address
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
Crucially, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.