Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Code 14 Driver or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Ladysmith. The team hires on merit and across communities in KwaZulu-Natal.
What This Role Involves
The Code 14 Driver position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across KwaZulu-Natal. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Ladysmith and across the logistics jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Code 14 Driver is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Ladysmith group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Ladysmith will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Based in Ladysmith
Ladysmith continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Ladysmith.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ladysmith 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
- 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
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
Candidate Profile
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.