Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Driver Assistant in Kathu, and we encourage applicants from across Northern Cape to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
Notably, this Driver Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Kathu. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.
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 Kathu team.
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.
Your Future Here
Beyond that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Kathu have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kathu team member.
Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kathu have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Why Join Us
The hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Kathu; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
Equally, 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.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Equally, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Northern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kathu.
Key Outputs
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.