Driver Assistant

The organisation is recruiting a Driver Assistant for its Christiana operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across North West.

The Role

Practically speaking, the Driver Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Christiana branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.

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

On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Christiana also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 Christiana.

Why Join Us

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

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.

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

Your Team

On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Christiana office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.

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

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

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.

Beyond that, 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.

Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Christiana site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

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.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West 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 Christiana.

Crucially, the Christiana 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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

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

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

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.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.

Your Role

• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery

Who We’re Looking For

• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles

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