Work-Force
Step into a Driver Assistant role in Kroonstad and make your mark across Free State. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
Overview
The Driver Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Kroonstad branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
In addition, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Kroonstad team on trust, and the Driver Assistant role will feel that from week one.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Driver Assistant 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.
Career Growth
Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Kroonstad depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kroonstad 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.
About Kroonstad
Kroonstad continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with near the Bethlehem agricultural belt. 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.
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 Kroonstad.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kroonstad 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.
Why This Role
Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Kroonstad; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Free State.
On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Core Functions
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
Candidate Profile
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- 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
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.