Code 10 Driver

Whether you are an experienced Code 10 Driver or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Kuruman. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.

What This Role Involves

The Code 10 Driver position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Kuruman and across the logistics jobs space.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Kuruman team.

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 Kuruman teams, and the new Code 10 Driver will feel that from the first week.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Code 10 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.

Working in Kuruman

On top of that, the role is based in Kuruman, near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kuruman and the broader Northern Cape region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kuruman 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.

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 Kuruman.

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

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.

On top of that, the Kuruman 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 Kuruman.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

In addition, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kuruman.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

About the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kuruman 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.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Kuruman 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes

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