Driver

Step into a Driver role in Westville and make your mark across KwaZulu-Natal. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

About the Opportunity

The Driver position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across KwaZulu-Natal. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Westville and across the logistics jobs space.

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

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 Westville much easier.

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

About the Team

Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Westville office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.

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.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Westville 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.

Based in Westville

Working in Westville means a place near the Berea office node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Westville office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Westville 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.

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 Westville.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal.

Diversity and Inclusion

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

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 Westville.

Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Westville colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the logistics jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Practically speaking, 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.

Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Daily Duties

• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs

Minimum Requirements

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules

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