Driver

A Driver position is being filled in Aliwal North. Suitable candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.

Overview

The Driver position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Aliwal North and across the logistics jobs space.

Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Aliwal North team on trust, and the Driver role will feel that from week one.

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

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Aliwal North teams, and the new Driver will feel that from the first week.

A Typical Day

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.

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

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

Beyond that, the Aliwal North 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.

Career Growth

Career progression for this logistics jobs role in Aliwal North depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Eastern Cape.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Aliwal North have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

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 Aliwal North team member.

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 Aliwal North.

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

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

Based in Aliwal North

Working in Aliwal North means a place near the Mthatha regional service centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Aliwal North office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Aliwal North.

Many candidates already living within reach of Aliwal North cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.

The Environment

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.

Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.

Importantly, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Aliwal North site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Your Role

• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas

Candidate Profile

• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• 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
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.