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Posted recently. Role: Code 14 Driver with PDP. Location: Odendaalsrus, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
The Role
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 Odendaalsrus and across the logistics jobs space.
Practically speaking, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Odendaalsrus operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Odendaalsrus also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Odendaalsrus colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
About Odendaalsrus
On top of that, the role is based in Odendaalsrus, within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Odendaalsrus and the broader Free State 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 Odendaalsrus.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Odendaalsrus, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Odendaalsrus 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.
Your Workplace
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.
Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
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 Odendaalsrus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equal Opportunity
Equally, 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.
Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Odendaalsrus.
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.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State 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 Odendaalsrus.
Importantly, the Odendaalsrus 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.
Core Functions
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
Essential Criteria
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.