Code 14 - Driver Assistant
Company
Signal Hill Products
Location
Cape Town
Posted
3 days ago
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SimplyHired
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Job Description
Overall Responsibility:
Delivery Driver will pick up and drop off items while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules and must work as part of the delivery team to ensure that the items are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct client in a polite and prompt manner. Comply with and HACCP or IS022000 requirements.
Focus Area 1
Driver
• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
• Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
• Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
• Accepting payments for delivered items.
• Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
• Operating equipment and machines, such as cars and trucks.
Focus Area 2
Reporting
Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
• Focus Area 3
Health and Safety
• Comply with HACCP or IS022000 requirements.
• Apply basic hygiene and sanitation and adhere to food safety related rules and activities as per factory instructions.
• Perform Food Safety and Quality related activities as part of the FSMS and QC functions.
Requirements of the Role:
• Matric certificate.
• Valid Code 14 driver’s license, with a clean driving record with no medical or criminal record that would disqualify the driver from obtaining a PDP.
Preferred Skills/Competencies:
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods.
• 2 years experience driving a Superlink.
NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.
Delivery Driver will pick up and drop off items while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules and must work as part of the delivery team to ensure that the items are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct client in a polite and prompt manner. Comply with and HACCP or IS022000 requirements.
Focus Area 1
Driver
• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
• Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
• Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
• Accepting payments for delivered items.
• Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
• Operating equipment and machines, such as cars and trucks.
Focus Area 2
Reporting
Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
• Focus Area 3
Health and Safety
• Comply with HACCP or IS022000 requirements.
• Apply basic hygiene and sanitation and adhere to food safety related rules and activities as per factory instructions.
• Perform Food Safety and Quality related activities as part of the FSMS and QC functions.
Requirements of the Role:
• Matric certificate.
• Valid Code 14 driver’s license, with a clean driving record with no medical or criminal record that would disqualify the driver from obtaining a PDP.
Preferred Skills/Competencies:
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods.
• 2 years experience driving a Superlink.
NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.
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.
