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A Code 14 Driver position is being filled in Ladysmith. Suitable candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to submit their applications for review.
About This Position
This Code 14 Driver role sits within the logistics jobs function in Ladysmith. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Ladysmith much easier.
Why This Role
The hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Ladysmith; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
In addition, 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.
Working in Ladysmith
Working in Ladysmith means a place near the Berea office node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Ladysmith office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ladysmith cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal 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 Ladysmith.
The Environment
Notably, 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.
Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Ladysmith site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Role
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
Who We’re Looking For
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.