Code 14 Driver

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Code 14 Driver based in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.

About the Opportunity

This Code 14 Driver role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Ermelo. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.

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.

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 Ermelo 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.

Working in Ermelo

Working in Ermelo means a place on the Nelspruit gateway to Mozambique, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Ermelo 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 Ermelo.

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

Many candidates already living within reach of Ermelo 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.

Day in the Life

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 Ermelo.

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

Importantly, the Ermelo 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Ermelo.

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

Beyond that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ermelo.

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.

Why Join Us

Equally, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Ermelo; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities

• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes

Minimum Requirements

• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.