Code 14 Drivers needed for GEORGE
Company
Worldwide Staffing (Pty) Ltd
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
4 hours ago
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Job Description
Introduction
Code 14 drivers in
South Africa
(Code EC licence) operate heavy articulated vehicles (over 16,000kg) for long-distance or local freight, requiring a valid license, PrDP, and 2-5+ years of experience with interlinks or tankers. Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, safe driving, load securing, compliance with traffic laws (AARTO), and route planning.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Vehicle Operation: Safely drive heavy vehicles, including super links, tippers, or tankers.
• Inspections: Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring roadworthiness and reporting faults.
• Logistics & Loading: Assist with or oversee the loading/unloading of cargo, ensuring it is properly secured to prevent damage.
• Compliance: Adhere strictly to the National Road Traffic Act, including speed limits, lane discipline, and obtaining border clearance for cross-border routes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date trip logs, delivery notes, and documentation.
• Route Planning: Utilize GPS and maps to determine the most efficient routes
• Logistics and transport companies.
Desired Experience & Qualification
• License: Valid Code 14 (EC) driver's license.
• Permit: Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• Experience: Generally 2–5 years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle driving, specifically with interlinks.
• Skills: Strong communication, time management, and basic mechanical knowledge.
Code 14 drivers in
South Africa
(Code EC licence) operate heavy articulated vehicles (over 16,000kg) for long-distance or local freight, requiring a valid license, PrDP, and 2-5+ years of experience with interlinks or tankers. Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, safe driving, load securing, compliance with traffic laws (AARTO), and route planning.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Vehicle Operation: Safely drive heavy vehicles, including super links, tippers, or tankers.
• Inspections: Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring roadworthiness and reporting faults.
• Logistics & Loading: Assist with or oversee the loading/unloading of cargo, ensuring it is properly secured to prevent damage.
• Compliance: Adhere strictly to the National Road Traffic Act, including speed limits, lane discipline, and obtaining border clearance for cross-border routes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date trip logs, delivery notes, and documentation.
• Route Planning: Utilize GPS and maps to determine the most efficient routes
• Logistics and transport companies.
Desired Experience & Qualification
• License: Valid Code 14 (EC) driver's license.
• Permit: Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• Experience: Generally 2–5 years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle driving, specifically with interlinks.
• Skills: Strong communication, time management, and basic mechanical knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Driver Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for drivers in South Africa is R32.45 per hour from 1 March 2026 under the National Minimum Wage Act. Drivers working more than 45 hours per week must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the hourly rate. This applies to all Code 08, 10 and 14 licence holders in the road freight and passenger sectors.
Do I need a Professional Driving Permit to apply for Driver Jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, all drivers of vehicles over 3 500 kg or carrying passengers for reward must hold a valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) renewed every five years. Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, medical certificate and police clearance at any Driving Licence Testing Centre. Without a PrDP, employment contracts are invalid under the National Road Traffic Act.
What documents are required to apply for Driver Jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified copy of ID, valid driving licence with PrDP, proof of residence, and a completed Z83 form or online profile on the ESSA system. Applications are processed within 14 working days at labour centres nationwide. No application fee is charged for registration on the public employment database.
What are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for drivers in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, drivers may work a maximum of 45 ordinary hours per week with at least 36 consecutive hours of rest. Annual leave is 15 working days after the first year of employment, plus 10 public holidays and sick leave of 30 days over a three-year cycle. Night shift drivers receive an additional R4.50 per hour allowance from March 2026.
