Truck Driver (Port Elizabeth)


Reference Number: TruckDriverDec2025
Date Posted: 23 December 2025
Job Type: Permanent
Work Level: Junior
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: No
Location: Port Elizabeth


Job Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting raw materials and finished goods between production facilities and warehouses, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant deliveries.


Key Responsibilities

Transportation Duties

  • Transport materials and goods as per the delivery schedule
  • Communicate with supervisors regarding delivery programmes and destinations
  • Drive heavy-duty vehicles safely and responsibly
  • Collect stock from warehouses according to issued schedules
  • Deliver stock to designated locations
  • Assist with loading, off-loading, and receiving processes

Vehicle Maintenance

  • Conduct routine vehicle checks and inspections
  • Report any vehicle defects or issues promptly
  • Complete all standard vehicle checklists
  • Refuel vehicles as required with appropriate managerial approval

Planning and Procedures

  • Execute assigned duties within a defined technical area under guidance
  • Learn and comply with company policies, procedures, and quality standards
  • Adhere to established safety, quality, and operational guidelines
  • Work under close supervision and receive support from senior staff

Asset and Resource Coordination

  • Identify and determine resource requirements within own area
  • Request necessary tools, equipment, and resources
  • Use company assets efficiently and responsibly

Technical Expertise

  • Optimise own work processes
  • Identify gaps in policies, procedures, or legislation related to the role
  • Assist with implementing improvements within own work area

Reporting and Record-Keeping

  • Report accidents, damages, or incidents involving vehicles or equipment
  • Log distances travelled and loads delivered
  • Complete, consolidate, and maintain standard documentation and records

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • Grade 12 qualification
  • National Certificate (N3)
  • 0–2 years’ experience in a similar role

Specific Job Skills

  • Valid driver’s licence appropriate for the vehicle operated

Competencies

  • Interrogating Information
  • Meeting Deadlines
  • Following Procedures
  • Capturing Facts
  • Customer Awareness

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