Delivery Driver

The organisation is recruiting a Delivery Driver for its Kathu operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across Northern Cape.

The Role

This Delivery Driver role sits within the logistics jobs function in Kathu. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.

On top of that, 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 Delivery Driver taking on this position.

Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kathu also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 Kathu.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Kathu.

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.

Equally, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kathu.

Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Kathu group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Kathu will be explained during the hiring process.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Kathu.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Crucially, the Kathu 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.

Working in Kathu

Kathu continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with along the N14 trade route. 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 Kathu.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kathu 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kathu, Northern Cape.

Key Outputs

• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• 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

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.