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Posted recently. An opportunity has arisen for a Code 14 Driver with PDP in Port Shepstone. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.
Overview
An experienced Code 14 Driver with PDP is needed to support operations in Port Shepstone. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Port Shepstone team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Port Shepstone.
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.
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.
The rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.
Crucially, the Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Port Shepstone.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone team member.
In addition, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Port Shepstone have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
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
On top of that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Port Shepstone; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.
Equally, 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.
Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Working in Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with near the Berea office node. 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Port Shepstone 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Port Shepstone.
Core Functions
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
- Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
Candidate Profile
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.