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A Driver Assistant is needed in Thohoyandou. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Limpopo operation.
The Role
The Driver Assistant position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Limpopo. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Thohoyandou and across the logistics jobs space.
Equally, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Thohoyandou operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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 Thohoyandou much easier.
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.
A Typical Day
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Thohoyandou.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.
Practically speaking, the Thohoyandou 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.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Thohoyandou depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Limpopo.
Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Thohoyandou have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Thohoyandou 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.
About Thohoyandou
Working in Thohoyandou means a place near the Polokwane regional hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Thohoyandou office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Thohoyandou.
Many candidates already living within reach of Thohoyandou cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Thohoyandou, Limpopo.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Thohoyandou colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Importantly, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
Candidate Profile
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.