Work-Force
A Code 10 Driver position is being filled in Butterworth. Suitable candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
About the Opportunity
The Code 10 Driver vacancy forms part of how the Butterworth branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
Crucially, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Butterworth 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 Butterworth much easier.
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 Butterworth.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Butterworth.
In addition, the Butterworth 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.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
The Environment
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.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Butterworth site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
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 Butterworth.
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.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
In addition, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Butterworth.
Working in Butterworth
Crucially, the role is based in Butterworth, within the Coega Industrial Development Zone. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Butterworth and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Butterworth, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Butterworth cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
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 Butterworth.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Butterworth group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Butterworth 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.
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.
Daily Duties
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
Minimum Requirements
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.