Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Code 10 Driver for its Empangeni operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across KwaZulu-Natal.
About the Opportunity
Beyond that, the Code 10 Driver vacancy forms part of how the Empangeni branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
In addition, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Empangeni team on trust, and the Code 10 Driver role will feel that from week one.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Code 10 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.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Empangeni teams, and the new Code 10 Driver will feel that from the first week.
Where You’ll Work
On top of that, 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 Empangeni site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.
Crucially, 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.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Empangeni group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Empangeni 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.
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.
In addition, the Empangeni 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.
Importantly, 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 Empangeni.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Empangeni.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
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, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Empangeni.
About Empangeni
Importantly, the role is based in Empangeni, along the lush KZN North Coast. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Empangeni and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Empangeni.
Many candidates already living within reach of Empangeni 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.
Your Role
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
Essential Criteria
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
Notably, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.