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Bring your skills as a Driver Assistant to Odendaalsrus and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Driver Assistant is needed to support operations in Odendaalsrus. The role forms part of how the business keeps its logistics jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Odendaalsrus team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the logistics jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Odendaalsrus much easier.
Meet the Team
The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Odendaalsrus 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.
Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Odendaalsrus 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.
Based in Odendaalsrus
Odendaalsrus continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub. 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.
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 Odendaalsrus.
Many candidates already living within reach of Odendaalsrus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the logistics jobs team in Odendaalsrus have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Odendaalsrus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Core Functions
- Maintain housekeeping standards in racking, aisles and yard areas
- Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
- Process returns, claims and damaged stock through the agreed workflow
- Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
- Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system
- Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
- Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
Essential Criteria
- Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
- Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules
- Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.