Reach Truck Driver
Company
Meondoholdings.co.za
Location
Durban
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description
Job Description
The Ideal candidate will safely move, load, unload, and stack pallets/materials in warehouses using a reach truck, focusing on accurate inventory, efficient storage, and strict adherence to safety protocols, including daily equipment checks, scanning items (RF scanners), and potentially working in cold environments or with WMS software.
Key duties will involve picking/putting away stock, verifying orders, reporting hazards, and collaborating with team members for smooth warehouse flow, requiring focus, good hand-eye coordination, and sometimes weekend/overtime availability.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operation: Safely operate a reach truck to transport goods, place items in racking, and retrieve pallets.
• Loading/Unloading: Load and unload trucks and containers efficiently and accurately.
• Inventory: Use RF scanners and WMS to track, manage, and verify inventory, ensuring accuracy.
• Safety: Perform pre-shift checks on equipment, report issues, maintain a clean work area, and follow all safety rules (PPE, hazard awareness).
• Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and stage orders according to customer standards.
• Teamwork: Communicate with other staff and supervisors to optimize workflow.
Essential Skills & Requirements:
• 3 - 5 years experience operating reach trucks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills.
• Good spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination.
• Physical ability to stand, lift, and work in various conditions.
• Familiarity with WMS and RF scanners is often needed.
• Flexibility for overtime/weekends.
The Ideal candidate will safely move, load, unload, and stack pallets/materials in warehouses using a reach truck, focusing on accurate inventory, efficient storage, and strict adherence to safety protocols, including daily equipment checks, scanning items (RF scanners), and potentially working in cold environments or with WMS software.
Key duties will involve picking/putting away stock, verifying orders, reporting hazards, and collaborating with team members for smooth warehouse flow, requiring focus, good hand-eye coordination, and sometimes weekend/overtime availability.
Key Responsibilities:
• Operation: Safely operate a reach truck to transport goods, place items in racking, and retrieve pallets.
• Loading/Unloading: Load and unload trucks and containers efficiently and accurately.
• Inventory: Use RF scanners and WMS to track, manage, and verify inventory, ensuring accuracy.
• Safety: Perform pre-shift checks on equipment, report issues, maintain a clean work area, and follow all safety rules (PPE, hazard awareness).
• Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and stage orders according to customer standards.
• Teamwork: Communicate with other staff and supervisors to optimize workflow.
Essential Skills & Requirements:
• 3 - 5 years experience operating reach trucks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills.
• Good spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination.
• Physical ability to stand, lift, and work in various conditions.
• Familiarity with WMS and RF scanners is often needed.
• Flexibility for overtime/weekends.
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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.
