Work-Force
Bring your skills as a Driver Assistant to Colesberg and join a team that moves fast. This Northern Cape role is one to watch.
About This Position
This Driver Assistant role sits within the logistics jobs function in Colesberg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.
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 Driver Assistant taking on this position.
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.
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 Colesberg teams, and the new Driver Assistant will feel that from the first week.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, 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.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Colesberg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.
About Colesberg
Colesberg 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 Colesberg, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Colesberg 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.
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 Colesberg.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Colesberg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Northern Cape.
On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Notably, 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Importantly, 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 Colesberg.
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.
Key Outputs
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
Essential Criteria
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.