Work-Force
Bring your skills as a Code 14 Driver to King William’s Town and join a team that moves fast. This Eastern Cape role is one to watch.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its King William’s Town 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 Eastern Cape business.
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 King William’s Town team.
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.
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 King William’s Town much easier.
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 Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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.
Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in King William’s Town.
Why This Role
Crucially, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in King William’s Town; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Importantly, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
The Environment
Beyond 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.
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.
On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the King William’s Town site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The King William’s Town group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in King William’s Town will be explained during the hiring process.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in King William’s Town 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 King William’s Town team member.
Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in King William’s Town 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.
A Typical Day
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.
In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern 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 King William’s Town.
Crucially, the King William’s Town 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is training provided for this position?
Crucially, training or onboarding, if available, will be described by the hiring organisation in the final vacancy details.
Are reference and background checks conducted?
Yes. Reference, qualification and any role-appropriate background checks are conducted in line with applicable law.
Is reasonable accommodation supported for applicants with disabilities?
Equally, yes. The hiring team is committed to inclusive recruitment and engages on reasonable accommodation as part of the process.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
Minimum Requirements
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.