Code 14 Driver

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Code 14 Driver based in Mmabatho, North West. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.

About This Position

The organisation is investing in its Mmabatho operation, and this Code 14 Driver position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider North West business.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mmabatho also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 Mmabatho much easier.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Code 14 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.

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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Mmabatho.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.

Practically speaking, the Mmabatho 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.

What We Offer

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Mmabatho; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for North West.

Practically speaking, 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.

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

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.

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.

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

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mmabatho site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Importantly, 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.

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 Mmabatho.

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Mmabatho 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 Mmabatho 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.

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mmabatho have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Working in Mmabatho

Equally, the role is based in Mmabatho, along the N4 Trans-Kalahari corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Mmabatho and the broader North West region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Mmabatho, North West.

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

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Mmabatho group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mmabatho 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.

Core Functions

• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs

Who We’re Looking For

• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.