DRIVERS AND TRUCK ASSISTANTS LOGISTICS
Company
Indu Holdings
Location
Durban
Via
via Talent.com
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Timely Deliveries: Ensure on-time delivery of goods to customers while adhering to the scheduled routes.
Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service addressing any concerns or questions during deliveries.
Vehicle Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and maintenance of the delivery vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition.
Documentation: Accurately complete all required delivery paperwork and electronic documentation.
Safety Compliance: Follow all traffic and safety regulations to ensure safe driving practices.
Load and Unload: Assist with loading and unloading goods as needed ensuring products are handled with care.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with stock control and other warehouse staff to meet daily operational goals.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Time Management: Strong time management skills to ensure timely deliveries while adhering to the schedule.
Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills to interact professionally with customers and address their concerns effectively.
Problem-Solving: Ability to handle unexpected issues such as delivery obstacles or customer complaints calmly and efficiently
Route Planning: Proficient in using GPS systems and other navigation tools to determine the most efficient routes.
Required Skills:
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Key Skills
Shipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Data Entry,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,EDI,Microsoft Outlook,Warehouse Experience,Office Experience,Dispatching,Microsoft Excel,Logistics
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Timely Deliveries: Ensure on-time delivery of goods to customers while adhering to the scheduled routes.
Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service addressing any concerns or questions during deliveries.
Vehicle Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and maintenance of the delivery vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition.
Documentation: Accurately complete all required delivery paperwork and electronic documentation.
Safety Compliance: Follow all traffic and safety regulations to ensure safe driving practices.
Load and Unload: Assist with loading and unloading goods as needed ensuring products are handled with care.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with stock control and other warehouse staff to meet daily operational goals.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Time Management: Strong time management skills to ensure timely deliveries while adhering to the schedule.
Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills to interact professionally with customers and address their concerns effectively.
Problem-Solving: Ability to handle unexpected issues such as delivery obstacles or customer complaints calmly and efficiently
Route Planning: Proficient in using GPS systems and other navigation tools to determine the most efficient routes.
Required Skills:
cv id
Key Skills
Shipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Data Entry,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,EDI,Microsoft Outlook,Warehouse Experience,Office Experience,Dispatching,Microsoft Excel,Logistics
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for code 10 and 14 drivers in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for drivers in South Africa is R27.58 per hour from 1 March 2026. Overtime after 45 hours per week must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate, equating to R41.37 per hour.
What Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) requirements apply to taxi and truck drivers in South Africa in 2026?
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 PrDP issued by the Department of Transport. The permit costs R260 and must be renewed every five years with a medical fitness certificate dated no older than 24 months.
How many hours per week can drivers legally work in South Africa and what leave is mandatory in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, drivers may not exceed 45 ordinary hours per week under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Employees receive 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service and 6 weeks of sick leave over a 36-month cycle.
Which documents are required to apply for a driver position through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a valid South African ID, code-specific driving licence, PrDP, and recent tax clearance certificate when registering on the ESSA system. All documents must be uploaded as certified copies not older than three months.
