Delivery Driver

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Delivery Driver based in De Aar, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.

About the Opportunity

The organisation is investing in its De Aar operation, and this Delivery Driver position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.

Notably, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The De Aar operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in De Aar 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 De Aar.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in De Aar contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Northern Cape.

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.

In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Based in De Aar

De Aar continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with in the Kathu iron ore belt. 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.

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

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.

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.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in De Aar have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every De Aar team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in De Aar have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Equal Opportunity

Equally, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Northern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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

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.

Core Functions

• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team

Essential Criteria

• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.