Work-Force
A Driver Assistant position is being filled in Newcastle. Suitable candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to submit their applications for review.
The Role
The Driver Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Newcastle branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Newcastle much easier.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Newcastle also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Newcastle teams, and the new Driver Assistant will feel that from the first week.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Newcastle colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Importantly, 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.
Your Workplace
Equally, 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 Newcastle site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Notably, 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.
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 Newcastle.
Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Newcastle.
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.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Newcastle 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.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Newcastle.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Newcastle have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Newcastle team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Newcastle have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Working in Newcastle
Newcastle continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with on the Umhlanga Ridge business corridor. 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 Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Newcastle.
Many candidates already living within reach of Newcastle 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
What You’ll Need
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
Beyond that, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.