Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Code 14 Driver for its Knysna operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across Western Cape.
What This Role Involves
This Code 14 Driver role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Knysna. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
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 Knysna team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Code 14 Driver is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Knysna also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Knysna.
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.
Notably, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Knysna.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western 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 rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
In addition, the Knysna 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 Knysna.
Where You’ll Work
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.
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.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Knysna site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Knysna depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Knysna have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Knysna team member.
Based in Knysna
Working in Knysna means a place near the Cape Town International Airport hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Knysna office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Knysna cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western 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 Knysna.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Knysna, Western Cape.
Your Role
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
Candidate Profile
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.