Independent Contractor Driver
Company
Drive Consortium (Pty) Ltd t/a Takealot.com
Location
Pretoria
Via
Trabajo.org
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Job Description
Extremely good earning potential of R3000 to R10000 per week in a great working environment full of market related benefits. Join the Takealot/Mr D Food delivery in Hatfield and Menlyn.
We are looking for self motivated drivers who are experienced, reliable, hard-working and friendly with their own reliable transport. Our drivers have the freedom to work more when they want to earn more. Choose your own hours and build your own schedule, working part time or full time in the mornings, afternoons or evenings throughout the week.
• *Requirements**:
- Your Own Vehicle (Can be a Car, Motorbike/Scooter, Light vehicle or Van)
- An android smartphone (Android 6+)
- Vehicle Licence Registration or License Disk Renewal Document
- Certificate of Roadworthiness
- Vehicle Licence Disk
- Valid Driving License
- Proof of Banking Details
- Proof of Address
- South African ID
• *If Non
- South African, please see required including the above**:
- National/International driver’s license
- Valid passport
- Work permit/Asylum papers
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
• *Salary**: R3 000,00 - R10 000,00 per week
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
License/Certification:
- your own reliable transport (required)
We are looking for self motivated drivers who are experienced, reliable, hard-working and friendly with their own reliable transport. Our drivers have the freedom to work more when they want to earn more. Choose your own hours and build your own schedule, working part time or full time in the mornings, afternoons or evenings throughout the week.
• *Requirements**:
- Your Own Vehicle (Can be a Car, Motorbike/Scooter, Light vehicle or Van)
- An android smartphone (Android 6+)
- Vehicle Licence Registration or License Disk Renewal Document
- Certificate of Roadworthiness
- Vehicle Licence Disk
- Valid Driving License
- Proof of Banking Details
- Proof of Address
- South African ID
• *If Non
- South African, please see required including the above**:
- National/International driver’s license
- Valid passport
- Work permit/Asylum papers
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
• *Salary**: R3 000,00 - R10 000,00 per week
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
License/Certification:
- your own reliable transport (required)
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.
