PICKER PACKER DRIVER (PORT ELIZABETH)
Company
MPRTC
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
8 days ago
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Jobted
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Job Description
Requirements / Qualifications:
• Grade 12
• Valid Drivers License (PDP advantageous)
• Forklift License advantageous
• 35 years warehouse experience including stocktaking
• Fluent communication skills
• Reliable, able to follow instructions and take initiative
• Must reside in or near Port Elizabeth
By submitting any Personal Information to MPRTC in any form you acknowledge that such conduct constitutes a reasonable unconditional, specific and voluntary consent to the (processing and storing of such Personal Information by MPRTC and/or MPRTCs clients and/or verification information suppliers.
You voluntarily consent that for the purposes of potentially gaining future employment opportunities, thorough background screening which may include but will not be limited to criminal, fraud, ITC and employment reference checks may be conducted.
Should you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. You have the right to "Opt-Out" of electronic communications from us at any time and you also have the right to request us to delete your personal information by contacting us.
• Grade 12
• Valid Drivers License (PDP advantageous)
• Forklift License advantageous
• 35 years warehouse experience including stocktaking
• Fluent communication skills
• Reliable, able to follow instructions and take initiative
• Must reside in or near Port Elizabeth
By submitting any Personal Information to MPRTC in any form you acknowledge that such conduct constitutes a reasonable unconditional, specific and voluntary consent to the (processing and storing of such Personal Information by MPRTC and/or MPRTCs clients and/or verification information suppliers.
You voluntarily consent that for the purposes of potentially gaining future employment opportunities, thorough background screening which may include but will not be limited to criminal, fraud, ITC and employment reference checks may be conducted.
Should you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. You have the right to "Opt-Out" of electronic communications from us at any time and you also have the right to request us to delete your personal information by contacting us.
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.
