Code 10 Driver

Listing live now. Role: Code 10 Driver. Location: Douglas, Northern Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Douglas operation, and this Code 10 Driver position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.

Importantly, 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 10 Driver taking on this position.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the logistics jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Douglas much easier.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Code 10 Driver is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Equal Opportunity

On top of that, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Northern 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.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Douglas.

Where You’ll Work

Crucially, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Douglas site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

Beyond that, 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.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Douglas contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Northern Cape.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Working in Douglas

Douglas continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with along the N14 trade route. 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 Douglas, Northern Cape.

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 Douglas.

Many candidates already living within reach of Douglas cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Douglas.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Equally, the Douglas 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.

Your Role

• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management

Candidate Profile

• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.