Work-Force
Listing live now. The organisation is recruiting a Code 14 Driver with PDP for its Mthatha operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across Eastern Cape.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Mthatha operation, and this Code 14 Driver with PDP position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape 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.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Code 14 Driver with PDP is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Code 14 Driver with PDP 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.
The Environment
In addition, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mthatha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Beyond that, 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.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Mthatha 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.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mthatha 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.
Day in the Life
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.
Importantly, the Mthatha 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Mthatha.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Why This Role
Notably, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Mthatha colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Mthatha.
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, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mthatha.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Daily Duties
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
What You’ll Need
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- 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
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.