Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Code 14 Driver for its Port Shepstone operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across KwaZulu-Natal.
What This Role Involves
On top of that, the organisation is investing in its Port Shepstone operation, and this Code 14 Driver position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
Beyond that, 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.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Port Shepstone also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Port Shepstone teams, and the new Code 14 Driver will feel that from the first week.
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.
Importantly, the Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.
Why Join Us
On top of that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Port Shepstone; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Port Shepstone group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Port Shepstone 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.
Equal Opportunity
On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across KwaZulu-Natal, 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 Port Shepstone.
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.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
About Port Shepstone
In addition, the role is based in Port Shepstone, minutes from King Shaka International Airport. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Port Shepstone and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Port Shepstone cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Port Shepstone.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
Minimum Requirements
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
Importantly, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.