Driver

A Driver position is being filled in Standerton. Suitable candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to submit their applications for review.

The Role

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

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 Driver taking on this position.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Driver to step into the logistics jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

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 Standerton teams, and the new Driver will feel that from the first week.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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

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

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.

Working in Standerton

Practically speaking, the role is based in Standerton, on the Nelspruit gateway to Mozambique. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Standerton and the broader Mpumalanga region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Standerton, Mpumalanga.

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

About the Team

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

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Standerton will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Why Join Us

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

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

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

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

Day in the Life

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.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

Importantly, the Standerton 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.

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

Daily Duties

• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management

Candidate Profile

• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends

Importantly, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.