Code 10 Driver

Listing live now. Step into a Code 10 Driver role in Mthatha and make your mark across Eastern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Mthatha 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 Eastern Cape business.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Mthatha much easier.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Mthatha.

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 Mthatha teams, and the new Code 10 Driver will feel that from the first week.

Your Workplace

In addition, 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 Mthatha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.

Equally, 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.

Your Future Here

Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Mthatha depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Eastern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mthatha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mthatha team member.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

Beyond that, the Mthatha 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.

On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

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

Based in Mthatha

Beyond that, the role is based in Mthatha, within the Coega Industrial Development Zone. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Mthatha and the broader Eastern Cape region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Mthatha 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 Mthatha.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.

Equal Opportunity

Equally, 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.

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

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

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Mthatha group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

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.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mthatha will be explained during the hiring process.

Why Join Us

Beyond that, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Mthatha colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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

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

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

Key Outputs

• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow

Who We’re Looking For

• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers

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