Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Driver Assistant in George. Suitably qualified candidates from across Western Cape are invited to apply.
The Role
This Driver Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for George. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
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.
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 George teams, and the new Driver Assistant will feel that from the first week.
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.
The George 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.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in George.
On top of that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in George.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
Key Outputs
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
Candidate Profile
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.