Work-Force
Step into a Driver Assistant role in Vanderbijlpark and make your mark across Gauteng. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
Overview
The Driver Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Vanderbijlpark branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
On top of that, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Driver Assistant taking on this position.
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 Vanderbijlpark teams, and the new Driver Assistant will feel that from the first week.
What We Offer
On top of that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Vanderbijlpark; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Based in Vanderbijlpark
In addition, the role is based in Vanderbijlpark, near the Midrand technology hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Vanderbijlpark and the broader Gauteng region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.
Many candidates already living within reach of Vanderbijlpark cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
Core Functions
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
Essential Criteria
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.