Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. Role: Code 14 Driver. Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
Overview
An experienced Code 14 Driver is needed to support operations in Mthatha. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Mthatha team on trust, and the Code 14 Driver role will feel that from week one.
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.
Why Join Us
Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Mthatha; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Meet the Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mthatha office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mthatha will be explained during the hiring process.
Where You’ll Work
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mthatha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
What You’ll Need
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.