Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Code 14 Driver with PDP based in Ficksburg, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.
What This Role Involves
The Code 14 Driver with PDP position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Ficksburg and across the logistics jobs space.
On top of that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Ficksburg team on trust, and the Code 14 Driver with PDP role will feel that from week one.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Code 14 Driver with PDP is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
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 Ficksburg much easier.
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 Ficksburg.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Equally, the Ficksburg 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.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Ficksburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Equal Opportunity
Practically speaking, 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.
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 Ficksburg.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Ficksburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ficksburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ficksburg 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.
Meet the Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ficksburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Ficksburg will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
Who We’re Looking For
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.