The Department of Labour – Code14 Driver Vacancy (X1)
Company
SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd.
Location
Pretoria
Posted
1 day ago
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via South African Job Vacancies - GovNet
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Job Description
Position: Code 14 Driver
Location: [Insert location]
Employment type: Full-time
Job description:
• Drive a variety of Code 14 vehicles as required.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any faults.
• Load and unload materials and equipment safely.
• Adhere to the Road Traffic Act and all relevant road regulations.
• Ensure safety of other road users at all times.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Act rules, company policies, and road regulations.
Qualifying experience and attributes:
• Minimum Grade 12 certificate.
• Valid, unendorsed Code 14 driver’s licence with a current Professional Drivers Permit (PDP).
• At least 5 years of experience driving Code 14 vehicles.
• Hands‑on, practical approach to the job.
• Ability to drive vehicles with manual gearboxes.
• Experience operating a mounted grab crane is an advantage.
• Experience reversing a draw‑bar trailer is required.
• Hard‑working, self‑motivated, and reliable.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time‑management and organisational abilities.
• Professional work attitude and appearance.
• Excellent physical health and sobriety.
• Good customer‑service orientation.
Application:
The position is open until filled. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to the email address listed on our careers page.
Location: [Insert location]
Employment type: Full-time
Job description:
• Drive a variety of Code 14 vehicles as required.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any faults.
• Load and unload materials and equipment safely.
• Adhere to the Road Traffic Act and all relevant road regulations.
• Ensure safety of other road users at all times.
• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Act rules, company policies, and road regulations.
Qualifying experience and attributes:
• Minimum Grade 12 certificate.
• Valid, unendorsed Code 14 driver’s licence with a current Professional Drivers Permit (PDP).
• At least 5 years of experience driving Code 14 vehicles.
• Hands‑on, practical approach to the job.
• Ability to drive vehicles with manual gearboxes.
• Experience operating a mounted grab crane is an advantage.
• Experience reversing a draw‑bar trailer is required.
• Hard‑working, self‑motivated, and reliable.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time‑management and organisational abilities.
• Professional work attitude and appearance.
• Excellent physical health and sobriety.
• Good customer‑service orientation.
Application:
The position is open until filled. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to the email address listed on our careers page.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for cleaning staff in South Africa is R32.45 per hour as of 1 March 2026. This rate applies nationwide under the National Minimum Wage Act with no sector exemptions for contract or office cleaners. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours in a week.
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