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Looking for your next move as a Code 14 Driver with PDP in Welkom? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Free State.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Welkom operation, and this Code 14 Driver with PDP position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Welkom.
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 Welkom much easier.
Working in Welkom
Working in Welkom means a place along the N1 central corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Welkom office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Welkom cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State 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 Welkom.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Welkom, Free State.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Welkom colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Welkom 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 Welkom 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 Welkom 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Equally, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Free State, 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 Welkom.
Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
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.
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.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Welkom 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 Free State.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
What You’ll Need
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.