Code 14 Driver

Step into a Code 14 Driver role in Aliwal North and make your mark across Eastern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

Overview

The Code 14 Driver position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Aliwal North and across the logistics jobs space.

Equally, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Code 14 Driver taking on this position.

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

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.

Based in Aliwal North

Working in Aliwal North means a place close to the East London Industrial Park, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Aliwal North office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.

Meet the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Aliwal North office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.

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.

Importantly, the team mix in Aliwal North reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North team member.

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Aliwal North have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

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

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Aliwal North contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Eastern Cape.

Importantly, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Aliwal North keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Aliwal North teams.

Core Functions

• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements

Who We’re Looking For

• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Clear criminal record and proof of address
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.