Code 14 Driver

Applications are warmly invited for a Code 14 Driver role based in Odendaalsrus. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.

The Role

An experienced Code 14 Driver is needed to support operations in Odendaalsrus. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Free State.

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 Code 14 Driver taking on this position.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Odendaalsrus also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Code 14 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.

Your Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Odendaalsrus office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.

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

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.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Odendaalsrus contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Free State.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Your Workplace

Importantly, 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.

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

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.

Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.

About Odendaalsrus

Working in Odendaalsrus means a place in the Welkom gold fields, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Odendaalsrus office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Odendaalsrus.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Odendaalsrus, Free State.

Day in the Life

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 Odendaalsrus.

Notably, the Odendaalsrus 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.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team

Candidate Profile

• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.