Work-Force
A Driver Assistant position is being filled in Ficksburg. Suitable candidates from across Free State are invited to submit their applications for review.
What This Role Involves
The Driver Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Ficksburg branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the logistics jobs side of the business moving forward.
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 Ficksburg.
About the Team
Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ficksburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Ficksburg will be explained during the hiring process.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Ficksburg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Free State.
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.
Your Role
- Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
- Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.