Driver

Posted recently. The organisation is recruiting a Driver for its Port Shepstone operation. The role forms part of a wider logistics jobs portfolio across KwaZulu-Natal.

About This Position

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

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the logistics jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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.

Why Join Us

The hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Port Shepstone; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

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

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

In addition, 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 Port Shepstone.

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

Working in Port Shepstone

Working in Port Shepstone means a place on the Umhlanga Ridge business corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone.

Many candidates already living within reach of Port Shepstone 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.

Your Role

• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow

Who We’re Looking For

• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Ability to work shifts, including night shifts and weekends

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