Driver

Applications are warmly invited for a Driver role based in Newcastle. We welcome candidates from every background across KwaZulu-Natal who are ready to grow with us.

About This Position

This Driver role sits within the logistics jobs function in Newcastle. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Driver 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.

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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Newcastle.

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.

Beyond that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Newcastle.

The hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

What We Offer

Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Newcastle; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

Importantly, 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.

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

About Newcastle

On top of that, the role is based in Newcastle, within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Newcastle and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

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 Newcastle.

Many candidates already living within reach of Newcastle cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, 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 Newcastle site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

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.

Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.

Growing With Us

Equally, career progression for this logistics jobs role in Newcastle depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in KwaZulu-Natal.

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

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

Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Newcastle have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Meet the Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Newcastle office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Newcastle 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.

Equally, the Newcastle 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 KwaZulu-Natal 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 Newcastle.

Core Functions

• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances

What You’ll Need

• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.