Code 14 - Driver Assistant
Company
Signal Hill Products
Location
Cape Town
Posted
3 days ago
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SimplyHired
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Job Description
Overall Responsibility:
Delivery Driver will pick up and drop off items while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules and must work as part of the delivery team to ensure that the items are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct client in a polite and prompt manner. Comply with and HACCP or IS022000 requirements.
Focus Area 1
Driver
• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
• Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
• Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
• Accepting payments for delivered items.
• Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
• Operating equipment and machines, such as cars and trucks.
Focus Area 2
Reporting
Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
• Focus Area 3
Health and Safety
• Comply with HACCP or IS022000 requirements.
• Apply basic hygiene and sanitation and adhere to food safety related rules and activities as per factory instructions.
• Perform Food Safety and Quality related activities as part of the FSMS and QC functions.
Requirements of the Role:
• Matric certificate.
• Valid Code 14 driver’s license, with a clean driving record with no medical or criminal record that would disqualify the driver from obtaining a PDP.
Preferred Skills/Competencies:
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods.
• 2 years experience driving a Superlink.
NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.
Delivery Driver will pick up and drop off items while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules and must work as part of the delivery team to ensure that the items are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct client in a polite and prompt manner. Comply with and HACCP or IS022000 requirements.
Focus Area 1
Driver
• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
• Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
• Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
• Accepting payments for delivered items.
• Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
• Operating equipment and machines, such as cars and trucks.
Focus Area 2
Reporting
Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
• Focus Area 3
Health and Safety
• Comply with HACCP or IS022000 requirements.
• Apply basic hygiene and sanitation and adhere to food safety related rules and activities as per factory instructions.
• Perform Food Safety and Quality related activities as part of the FSMS and QC functions.
Requirements of the Role:
• Matric certificate.
• Valid Code 14 driver’s license, with a clean driving record with no medical or criminal record that would disqualify the driver from obtaining a PDP.
Preferred Skills/Competencies:
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods.
• 2 years experience driving a Superlink.
NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R30.50 per hour for all workers including cleaning staff from 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week. Employers in the contract cleaning sector must display this rate on payslips.
What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave entitlements for cleaning staff in South Africa in 2026?
Cleaning staff may not work more than 45 hours per week or 9 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Workers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of employment. Sick leave is 36 days over a 3-year cycle.
Do cleaning staff jobs in South Africa require any education or experience qualifications in 2026?
No formal education or prior experience is required by the Department of Employment and Labour for entry-level cleaning positions. Employers may request a Grade 9 certificate or basic literacy for safety compliance. A valid South African ID or work permit is mandatory for all applicants.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, bank account details, and a completed Z83 form when applying via labour centres. A CV and contactable references are also required for shortlisting. Foreign nationals need a valid work visa endorsed for domestic or cleaning work.
