Work-Force
Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Driver Assistant in George, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its George operation, and this Driver Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the George team.
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 George much easier.
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.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Driver Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The George group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in George will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Day in the Life
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 George.
Beyond that, the George 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.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Why This Role
Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in George; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
Notably, 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.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Your Future Here
Practically speaking, career progression for this logistics jobs role in George depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every George team member.
Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in George have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Equal Opportunity
Practically speaking, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in George.
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.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
About George
George continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the V&A Waterfront precinct. 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 George.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in George, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of George cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
The Environment
On top of that, 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.
Practically speaking, 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 George site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
Daily Duties
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
Candidate Profile
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.