Driver Assistant

Looking for your next move as a Driver Assistant in Klerksdorp? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in North West.

Overview

An experienced Driver Assistant is needed to support operations in Klerksdorp. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in North West.

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

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the logistics jobs group in Klerksdorp.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Driver Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Klerksdorp.

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

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

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 Klerksdorp

Klerksdorp continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with in the Rustenburg platinum belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Klerksdorp, North West.

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 Klerksdorp.

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

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Klerksdorp 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.

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

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

Meet the Team

On top of that, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Klerksdorp group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Klerksdorp 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.

Daily Duties

• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs

Who We’re Looking For

• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes

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