Code 14 Super Link Driver
Company
Universal Paper and Plastics
Location
Pretoria
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
**JOB TITLE**
• *Code 14 Super link Driver**
• *COMPANY**
Universal Paper
• *DEPARTMENT**
Customer Services and Distribution
• *PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION**
UPP drivers operate heavy-duty and other specialized vehicles. They are responsible for transporting UPP raw and finished goods across long and short distances and ensuring they reach their destinations safely efficiently and on time.
• *JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES**
On Time Delivery
- Transportation of UPP finished goods and raw materials by road between manufacturing plants, remote customer sites, retail operations and / or distribution centres.
- Requirement to operate multiple vehicles while on shift for internal shunting.
- Planning of routes using GPS and meeting delivery schedules.
- Maneuvering trucks into loading or unloading positions.
- Collecting and verify delivery documents and instructions.
- Use of radios to communicate movements when on site at UPP
Road Safety Compliance
- Adherence to all traffic laws and regulations
- Documenting and logging work / rest periods and km’s spent driving and retaining fuel / toll receipts.
- Complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
- Ensuring code 14 license (PDP) is up to date, and relevant superiors are notified timeously of expiry.
MHE Utilisation
- Use of forklifts to load and off load trucks.
- Ensuring that forklift license is up to date, and relevant superiors are notified timeously of expiry.
- Use of pallet jacks to prepare goods for loading
• *Safety**
- Participate in the health and safety system.
- Routine and non-routine health and safety audits
- Identify safety violations and implement corrective actions.
- Drive housekeeping standards across the company.
Vehicle Fitness
- Daily inspection recording in “inspection books” of vehicles for mechanical and safety issues and reporting the requirement of preventative or required maintenance to superiors.
- Weekly vehicle washing ensuring trucks are clean and presentable
• *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED**
- A truck driver should possess good communication, customer service, and judgment skills.
- A truck driver must have excellent eyesight and hearing and be in good & healthy physical condition.
• *MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
• *APPLICATION**
- Grade 11/12 with at least 5 years relevant experience.
- Valid Code14 (EC) License with valid PDP
- Valid Forklift License
• *Job Type**: Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: R12 700,00 per month
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 2025/06/02
• *Code 14 Super link Driver**
• *COMPANY**
Universal Paper
• *DEPARTMENT**
Customer Services and Distribution
• *PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION**
UPP drivers operate heavy-duty and other specialized vehicles. They are responsible for transporting UPP raw and finished goods across long and short distances and ensuring they reach their destinations safely efficiently and on time.
• *JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES**
On Time Delivery
- Transportation of UPP finished goods and raw materials by road between manufacturing plants, remote customer sites, retail operations and / or distribution centres.
- Requirement to operate multiple vehicles while on shift for internal shunting.
- Planning of routes using GPS and meeting delivery schedules.
- Maneuvering trucks into loading or unloading positions.
- Collecting and verify delivery documents and instructions.
- Use of radios to communicate movements when on site at UPP
Road Safety Compliance
- Adherence to all traffic laws and regulations
- Documenting and logging work / rest periods and km’s spent driving and retaining fuel / toll receipts.
- Complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
- Ensuring code 14 license (PDP) is up to date, and relevant superiors are notified timeously of expiry.
MHE Utilisation
- Use of forklifts to load and off load trucks.
- Ensuring that forklift license is up to date, and relevant superiors are notified timeously of expiry.
- Use of pallet jacks to prepare goods for loading
• *Safety**
- Participate in the health and safety system.
- Routine and non-routine health and safety audits
- Identify safety violations and implement corrective actions.
- Drive housekeeping standards across the company.
Vehicle Fitness
- Daily inspection recording in “inspection books” of vehicles for mechanical and safety issues and reporting the requirement of preventative or required maintenance to superiors.
- Weekly vehicle washing ensuring trucks are clean and presentable
• *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED**
- A truck driver should possess good communication, customer service, and judgment skills.
- A truck driver must have excellent eyesight and hearing and be in good & healthy physical condition.
• *MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
• *APPLICATION**
- Grade 11/12 with at least 5 years relevant experience.
- Valid Code14 (EC) License with valid PDP
- Valid Forklift License
• *Job Type**: Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: R12 700,00 per month
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 2025/06/02
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
