Driver Assistant

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Driver Assistant based in Mmabatho, North West. The successful candidate will join an established team within the logistics jobs function.

What This Role Involves

The Driver Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Mmabatho 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 Mmabatho.

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.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Mmabatho contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in North West.

In addition, 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.

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

About Mmabatho

Working in Mmabatho means a place within the Klerksdorp gold and farming belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Mmabatho office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Mmabatho 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.

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

Where You’ll Work

On top of 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 Mmabatho site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.

On top of that, 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.

Your Team

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

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.

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Mmabatho 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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

On top of that, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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

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.

Core Functions

• Investigate stock losses and contribute to shrinkage reduction plans
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately within agreed cut-offs
• Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
• Maintain accurate inventory records on the warehouse management system

Essential Criteria

• Able to perform the essential manual-handling duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Good communication skills with drivers, suppliers and customers
• Valid forklift licence for warehouse-based roles
• Strong numeracy and accuracy on stock counts and pick lists
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.