Code 14 Driver

A Code 14 Driver position is being filled in Mbombela. Suitable candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to submit their applications for review.

About the Opportunity

This Code 14 Driver role sits within the logistics jobs function in Mbombela. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Mpumalanga.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Code 14 Driver taking on this position.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the logistics jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Mbombela much easier.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Code 14 Driver to step into the logistics jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Code 14 Driver is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

Where You’ll Work

In addition, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mbombela site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

Notably, 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.

Based in Mbombela

Crucially, the role is based in Mbombela, close to the Komatipoort border post. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Mbombela and the broader Mpumalanga region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.

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 Mbombela.

Many candidates already living within reach of Mbombela cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.

Diversity and Inclusion

On top of that, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mbombela.

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.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Mbombela contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Mpumalanga.

Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Your Future Here

In addition, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Mbombela have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mbombela team member.

In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mbombela have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Mbombela group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mbombela will be explained during the hiring process.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

A Typical Day

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 Mbombela.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

Practically speaking, the Mbombela 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.

Core Functions

• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow

Minimum Requirements

• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.