Code 10 Driver

Applications are warmly invited for a Code 10 Driver role based in Somerset West. We welcome candidates from every background across Western Cape who are ready to grow with us.

What This Role Involves

The Code 10 Driver vacancy forms part of how the Somerset West branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.

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 Somerset West team.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Code 10 Driver is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Somerset West much easier.

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 Somerset West teams, and the new Code 10 Driver will feel that from the first week.

Working in Somerset West

Equally, the role is based in Somerset West, within reach of Century City. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Somerset West and the broader Western Cape region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Somerset West cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Somerset West, Western Cape.

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 Somerset West.

Where You’ll Work

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.

In addition, 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 Somerset West site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Somerset West 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.

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Somerset West 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.

Why Join Us

Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Somerset West; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Growing With Us

On top of that, career progression for this logistics jobs role in Somerset West depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Somerset West team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Somerset West have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Equal Opportunity

On top of that, 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.

In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Somerset West.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape 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 Somerset West.

Beyond that, the Somerset West 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

• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes

Candidate Profile

• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)

Beyond that, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.