Work-Force
A Code 14 Driver with PDP position is being filled in Ficksburg. Suitable candidates from across Free State are invited to submit their applications for review.
About This Position
The Code 14 Driver with PDP position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Ficksburg and across the logistics jobs space.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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 Ficksburg teams, and the new Code 14 Driver with PDP will feel that from the first week.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Ficksburg.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ficksburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Ficksburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Ficksburg will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Based in Ficksburg
Working in Ficksburg means a place close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Ficksburg 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 Ficksburg.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Ficksburg, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ficksburg 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.
Common Questions
Is reasonable accommodation supported for applicants with disabilities?
Yes. The hiring team is committed to inclusive recruitment and engages on reasonable accommodation as part of the process.
What shift patterns apply to this role?
Shift patterns vary by site, but the role typically follows the standard operational hours of the relevant branch. The hiring team will walk you through the specifics during the interview.
Is training provided for this position?
Training or onboarding, if available, will be described by the hiring organisation in the final vacancy details.
Is this position open to candidates from other provinces?
Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates who can meet the advertised location and work-schedule requirements.
Is this position open to recent graduates?
Beyond that, yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.
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.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State 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 Ficksburg.
On top of that, the Ficksburg 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.
Equal Opportunity
Crucially, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Free State, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ficksburg.
Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
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.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Ficksburg depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.
Equally, training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ficksburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ficksburg team member.
What We Offer
Practically speaking, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Ficksburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Notably, 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.
Importantly, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
The Environment
On top of that, 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.
Practically speaking, 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 Free State.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Ficksburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
Who We’re Looking For
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.