Assistant Driver - Code 10 License
Company
LMP RECRUIT
Location
Cape Town
Via
Job Placements
Job Description
• * Salary will be R31 per hour and overtime will be paid for working more than 45 hours in a week cycle. Salary with tips can range from R7000 - R11 000
• * Valid Driver’s License: a Code C1 (Code 10) license is essential.
• Professional Driving Permit (PrDP): Required for anyone transporting goods for an income.
• * To obtain this, you must:
○ Be at least 18 years old for goods vehicles.
Pass a police criminal background check (no serious driving or violent offenses in the last five years).
○ Provide a medical fitness certificate from a doctor.
• Identification: A valid South African ID or a work permit for foreign nationals.
• Cold Chain Maintenance: Drivers must be able to maintain proper temperature control to ensure product safety.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to lift heavy loads (up to 20kg) and stand for extended periods.
• Communication: Proficiency in English for professional customer interaction.
• Technical Skills: Familiar with GPS navigation and basic mobile device usage, we use an app called Loop that has all the drop-offs that require a driver to complete each task and upload a photo of a signed invoice.
• Experience: at least 1–2 years of delivery or customer service experience.
• Other duties might include helping around the factory after deliveries are done.
• Will need to pack orders in Walk in Freezer ( should be able to work in colder conditions)
• Requires a hard working individual that can work every second Saturday (will then have an off day in the week) and working hours are from 8am-6pm with 60min lunch and 15min paid tea break.
• Factory in Retreat and need to be able to get to work easily.
• Drop off locations can reach from 4-12 stops in a day. We have 6 of our own shop locations and up to 30 Engen locations. Daily routes normally consider Muizies, SSW, Stellies, other Engens in Northern Suburbs in case they ordered and this route will be on mostly a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The other route will be for our CPT shops in Constantia, Noorhoek, Newlands and other incoming orders in the Cape Town region on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Saturday’s.
• Might be required to do sleep-over work trips when we deliver to the Garden route (accomodation provided by company)
• Need to keep vehicles & Walk-in freezer tidy without fail.
• Need to monitor vehicle’s box temperature to ensure ice cream remains frozen on longer trips and work fast when opening the doors, monitor oil levels and fuel in order to fill up at certain fuel depots available to us.
• * Valid Driver’s License: a Code C1 (Code 10) license is essential.
• Professional Driving Permit (PrDP): Required for anyone transporting goods for an income.
• * To obtain this, you must:
○ Be at least 18 years old for goods vehicles.
Pass a police criminal background check (no serious driving or violent offenses in the last five years).
○ Provide a medical fitness certificate from a doctor.
• Identification: A valid South African ID or a work permit for foreign nationals.
• Cold Chain Maintenance: Drivers must be able to maintain proper temperature control to ensure product safety.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to lift heavy loads (up to 20kg) and stand for extended periods.
• Communication: Proficiency in English for professional customer interaction.
• Technical Skills: Familiar with GPS navigation and basic mobile device usage, we use an app called Loop that has all the drop-offs that require a driver to complete each task and upload a photo of a signed invoice.
• Experience: at least 1–2 years of delivery or customer service experience.
• Other duties might include helping around the factory after deliveries are done.
• Will need to pack orders in Walk in Freezer ( should be able to work in colder conditions)
• Requires a hard working individual that can work every second Saturday (will then have an off day in the week) and working hours are from 8am-6pm with 60min lunch and 15min paid tea break.
• Factory in Retreat and need to be able to get to work easily.
• Drop off locations can reach from 4-12 stops in a day. We have 6 of our own shop locations and up to 30 Engen locations. Daily routes normally consider Muizies, SSW, Stellies, other Engens in Northern Suburbs in case they ordered and this route will be on mostly a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The other route will be for our CPT shops in Constantia, Noorhoek, Newlands and other incoming orders in the Cape Town region on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Saturday’s.
• Might be required to do sleep-over work trips when we deliver to the Garden route (accomodation provided by company)
• Need to keep vehicles & Walk-in freezer tidy without fail.
• Need to monitor vehicle’s box temperature to ensure ice cream remains frozen on longer trips and work fast when opening the doors, monitor oil levels and fuel in order to fill up at certain fuel depots available to us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in South Africa from 1 January 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for welders in South Africa is R27.85 per hour as of 1 January 2026 under the National Minimum Wage Act. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times this rate for hours worked beyond 45 per week in the metal industry.
What qualifications and experience does the Department of Employment and Labour require for welder jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, welders must hold a minimum N2 certificate in welding plus 3 years documented experience or a Red Seal trade certificate issued by QCTO. Candidates without these credentials are ineligible for formal sector positions.
Which documents are required when applying for welder jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, Red Seal certificate or N2 qualification, proof of 3 years experience, and a valid tax number from SARS. Applications without these four documents are rejected at the labour centre.
What are the legal working hours and annual leave entitlements for welders in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week with 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Public holidays and family responsibility leave of 3 days per year are additional entitlements.
