Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Code 14 Driver with PDP role based in De Aar. We welcome candidates from every background across Northern Cape who are ready to grow with us.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its De Aar 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 Northern Cape business.
Importantly, 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 with PDP taking on this position.
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 De Aar much easier.
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 Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in De Aar.
In addition, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in De Aar.
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.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
About De Aar
Working in De Aar means a place near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the De Aar office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in De Aar, Northern Cape.
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 De Aar.
Many candidates already living within reach of De Aar cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The De Aar 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.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Where You’ll Work
Equally, 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.
Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the De Aar site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Practically speaking, 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.
Your Team
On top of that, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The De Aar group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in De Aar will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
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
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
What You’ll Need
- Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.