Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Code 14 Driver for its Uitenhage operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across Eastern Cape.
Overview
This Code 14 Driver role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Uitenhage. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Eastern 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 Uitenhage team.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Uitenhage 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.
Based in Uitenhage
Uitenhage continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with in the growing Buffalo City Metro. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Uitenhage cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern 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 Uitenhage.
Equal Opportunity
Beyond that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
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 Uitenhage.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Uitenhage colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
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.
Practically speaking, the Uitenhage 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 Uitenhage.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Growing With Us
Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Uitenhage have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Uitenhage team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Uitenhage have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
What You’ll Need
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.