Delivery Driver

Applications are warmly invited for a Delivery Driver role based in Kimberley. We welcome candidates from every background across Northern Cape who are ready to grow with us.

The Role

This Delivery Driver role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Kimberley. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Northern 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 Kimberley teams, and the new Delivery Driver will feel that from the first week.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Delivery Driver is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Delivery 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.

About Kimberley

Kimberley continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with near the Orange River agricultural zone. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kimberley, Northern Cape.

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 Kimberley.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kimberley cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

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 Kimberley.

The hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

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.

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

Career Growth

Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Kimberley depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Northern Cape.

Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kimberley have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kimberley team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

About the Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kimberley office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern 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.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Kimberley will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Notably, the Kimberley 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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Kimberley.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

The Environment

Practically speaking, 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.

Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Kimberley site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Your Role

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances

Essential Criteria

• 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
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.