Driver

The organisation is recruiting a Driver for its Welkom operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across Free State.

About This Position

This Driver role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Welkom. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Free State.

Importantly, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Welkom 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 Welkom also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Working in Welkom

Working in Welkom means a place within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Welkom office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Welkom cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State 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 Welkom.

Where You’ll Work

Notably, 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 Free State.

On top of that, 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 Role

• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable

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