Code 14 Driver

Step into a Code 14 Driver role in Oudtshoorn and make your mark across Western Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

What This Role Involves

The organisation is investing in its Oudtshoorn operation, and this Code 14 Driver position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the logistics jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Oudtshoorn team.

Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Oudtshoorn also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the logistics jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Oudtshoorn much easier.

Based in Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with close to the Stellenbosch agricultural belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Oudtshoorn cite the location as one of the role's quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Oudtshoorn.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape.

The Environment

Practically speaking, the environment is operationally driven and physical at times, with shift-based work, strict safety standards and a strong focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Oudtshoorn site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Notably, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Oudtshoorn.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The logistics jobs space in Oudtshoorn offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Western Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Oudtshoorn team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Oudtshoorn have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
  • Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
  • Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
  • Monitor third-party logistics partners against agreed KPIs
  • Liaise with transporters, drivers and customers on dispatch schedules
  • Ensure full compliance with road traffic, OHS Act and customs requirements
  • Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely

Essential Criteria

  • 2+ years' experience in warehousing, distribution or logistics
  • Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
  • Clear criminal record and proof of address
  • Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
  • Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence with PrDP for driving roles
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

On top of that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.

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