Driver - Code 10 with PDP
Company
Tailormade Solution
Location
Johannesburg
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Job Description
• Responsible for completing daily vehicle checklist and reporting any defects to management immediately
• Immediately report any mechanical or other defects detected while driving
• Adhere to all company and traffic rules and regulations
• Responsible for the cleanliness and safe driving of trucks in line with the Road Traffic Act
• Ensure the safety of goods in transit and deliver at the scheduled destination
• Responsible for all necessary daily paperwork and signatures required on invoices and other document
• Maintained constant communication with the Branch Manager regarding traffic issues, customer related delays
• Take full responsibilities for all stock loaded and off loaded
• Responsible for the safeguarding of company assets and ensuring the vehicles is locked and secured at each stop
• Execute instructions as directed by the Branch Manager
• Ensure the vehicle is filled up with fuel at the required fuel stations indicated by the Branch Manager
• Ensure all fuel transactions slips is returned to the Branch Manager
• Immediately report any mechanical or other defects detected while driving
• Adhere to all company and traffic rules and regulations
• Responsible for the cleanliness and safe driving of trucks in line with the Road Traffic Act
• Ensure the safety of goods in transit and deliver at the scheduled destination
• Responsible for all necessary daily paperwork and signatures required on invoices and other document
• Maintained constant communication with the Branch Manager regarding traffic issues, customer related delays
• Take full responsibilities for all stock loaded and off loaded
• Responsible for the safeguarding of company assets and ensuring the vehicles is locked and secured at each stop
• Execute instructions as directed by the Branch Manager
• Ensure the vehicle is filled up with fuel at the required fuel stations indicated by the Branch Manager
• Ensure all fuel transactions slips is returned to the Branch Manager
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.
