Driver Assistant

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Driver Assistant in Germiston, and we encourage applicants from across Gauteng to consider this opportunity.

Overview

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

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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 Germiston.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Driver Assistant 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.

Growing With Us

Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Germiston have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Germiston have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Germiston team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Working in Germiston

Working in Germiston means a place easy access via the N1 and N14 corridors, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Germiston office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

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 Germiston.

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

Meet the Team

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

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Germiston 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.

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.

What We Offer

Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this logistics jobs role in Germiston; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

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

Beyond that, 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes

Candidate Profile

• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules

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