Driver Assistant

Applications are warmly invited for a Driver Assistant role based in Giyani. We welcome candidates from every background across Limpopo who are ready to grow with us.

Overview

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

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.

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.

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Giyani also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Your Workplace

Beyond that, the environment is operationally driven and physical at times, with shift-based work, strict safety standards and a strong focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Giyani site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.

Working in Giyani

Working in Giyani means a place near the Polokwane regional hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Giyani office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

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

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 Giyani 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.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.

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

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 Giyani.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.

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.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Coordinate cross-docking and consolidation with inbound and outbound teams
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely

Candidate Profile

• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Relevant logistics, supply chain or warehousing qualification (preferred)
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.