Work-Force
Bring your skills as a Delivery Driver to Upington and join a team that moves fast. This Northern Cape role is one to watch.
The Role
The Delivery Driver position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Upington and across the logistics jobs space.
Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Upington team on trust, and the Delivery Driver role will feel that from week one.
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 Upington.
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 Upington teams, and the new Delivery Driver will feel that from the first week.
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.
On top of that, the Upington 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Upington.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
About Upington
Working in Upington means a place near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Upington office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Upington.
Many candidates already living within reach of Upington cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Upington, Northern Cape.
Equal Opportunity
In addition, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Northern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Upington.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
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.
In addition, 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 Upington site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.
Core Functions
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
Candidate Profile
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.