Driver - Code 10 with PDP
Company
Tailormade Solution
Location
Johannesburg
Via
Job Mail
Job Description
• Responsible for completing daily vehicle checklist and reporting any defects to management immediately
• Immediately report any mechanical or other defects detected while driving
• Adhere to all company and traffic rules and regulations
• Responsible for the cleanliness and safe driving of trucks in line with the Road Traffic Act
• Ensure the safety of goods in transit and deliver at the scheduled destination
• Responsible for all necessary daily paperwork and signatures required on invoices and other document
• Maintained constant communication with the Branch Manager regarding traffic issues, customer related delays
• Take full responsibilities for all stock loaded and off loaded
• Responsible for the safeguarding of company assets and ensuring the vehicles is locked and secured at each stop
• Execute instructions as directed by the Branch Manager
• Ensure the vehicle is filled up with fuel at the required fuel stations indicated by the Branch Manager
• Ensure all fuel transactions slips is returned to the Branch Manager
• Immediately report any mechanical or other defects detected while driving
• Adhere to all company and traffic rules and regulations
• Responsible for the cleanliness and safe driving of trucks in line with the Road Traffic Act
• Ensure the safety of goods in transit and deliver at the scheduled destination
• Responsible for all necessary daily paperwork and signatures required on invoices and other document
• Maintained constant communication with the Branch Manager regarding traffic issues, customer related delays
• Take full responsibilities for all stock loaded and off loaded
• Responsible for the safeguarding of company assets and ensuring the vehicles is locked and secured at each stop
• Execute instructions as directed by the Branch Manager
• Ensure the vehicle is filled up with fuel at the required fuel stations indicated by the Branch Manager
• Ensure all fuel transactions slips is returned to the Branch Manager
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.
