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Looking for your next move as a Driver Assistant in Secunda? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Mpumalanga.
The Role
The Driver Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Secunda branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
In addition, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Secunda operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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 Secunda much easier.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Secunda.
Equally, the Secunda 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.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Secunda contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Mpumalanga.
On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
Minimum Requirements
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.