Assistant Driver - Code 10 License
Company
LMP RECRUIT
Location
Cape Town
Via
Job Placements
Job Description
• * Salary will be R31 per hour and overtime will be paid for working more than 45 hours in a week cycle. Salary with tips can range from R7000 - R11 000
• * Valid Driver’s License: a Code C1 (Code 10) license is essential.
• Professional Driving Permit (PrDP): Required for anyone transporting goods for an income.
• * To obtain this, you must:
○ Be at least 18 years old for goods vehicles.
Pass a police criminal background check (no serious driving or violent offenses in the last five years).
○ Provide a medical fitness certificate from a doctor.
• Identification: A valid South African ID or a work permit for foreign nationals.
• Cold Chain Maintenance: Drivers must be able to maintain proper temperature control to ensure product safety.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to lift heavy loads (up to 20kg) and stand for extended periods.
• Communication: Proficiency in English for professional customer interaction.
• Technical Skills: Familiar with GPS navigation and basic mobile device usage, we use an app called Loop that has all the drop-offs that require a driver to complete each task and upload a photo of a signed invoice.
• Experience: at least 1–2 years of delivery or customer service experience.
• Other duties might include helping around the factory after deliveries are done.
• Will need to pack orders in Walk in Freezer ( should be able to work in colder conditions)
• Requires a hard working individual that can work every second Saturday (will then have an off day in the week) and working hours are from 8am-6pm with 60min lunch and 15min paid tea break.
• Factory in Retreat and need to be able to get to work easily.
• Drop off locations can reach from 4-12 stops in a day. We have 6 of our own shop locations and up to 30 Engen locations. Daily routes normally consider Muizies, SSW, Stellies, other Engens in Northern Suburbs in case they ordered and this route will be on mostly a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The other route will be for our CPT shops in Constantia, Noorhoek, Newlands and other incoming orders in the Cape Town region on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Saturday’s.
• Might be required to do sleep-over work trips when we deliver to the Garden route (accomodation provided by company)
• Need to keep vehicles & Walk-in freezer tidy without fail.
• Need to monitor vehicle’s box temperature to ensure ice cream remains frozen on longer trips and work fast when opening the doors, monitor oil levels and fuel in order to fill up at certain fuel depots available to us.
• * Valid Driver’s License: a Code C1 (Code 10) license is essential.
• Professional Driving Permit (PrDP): Required for anyone transporting goods for an income.
• * To obtain this, you must:
○ Be at least 18 years old for goods vehicles.
Pass a police criminal background check (no serious driving or violent offenses in the last five years).
○ Provide a medical fitness certificate from a doctor.
• Identification: A valid South African ID or a work permit for foreign nationals.
• Cold Chain Maintenance: Drivers must be able to maintain proper temperature control to ensure product safety.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to lift heavy loads (up to 20kg) and stand for extended periods.
• Communication: Proficiency in English for professional customer interaction.
• Technical Skills: Familiar with GPS navigation and basic mobile device usage, we use an app called Loop that has all the drop-offs that require a driver to complete each task and upload a photo of a signed invoice.
• Experience: at least 1–2 years of delivery or customer service experience.
• Other duties might include helping around the factory after deliveries are done.
• Will need to pack orders in Walk in Freezer ( should be able to work in colder conditions)
• Requires a hard working individual that can work every second Saturday (will then have an off day in the week) and working hours are from 8am-6pm with 60min lunch and 15min paid tea break.
• Factory in Retreat and need to be able to get to work easily.
• Drop off locations can reach from 4-12 stops in a day. We have 6 of our own shop locations and up to 30 Engen locations. Daily routes normally consider Muizies, SSW, Stellies, other Engens in Northern Suburbs in case they ordered and this route will be on mostly a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The other route will be for our CPT shops in Constantia, Noorhoek, Newlands and other incoming orders in the Cape Town region on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Saturday’s.
• Might be required to do sleep-over work trips when we deliver to the Garden route (accomodation provided by company)
• Need to keep vehicles & Walk-in freezer tidy without fail.
• Need to monitor vehicle’s box temperature to ensure ice cream remains frozen on longer trips and work fast when opening the doors, monitor oil levels and fuel in order to fill up at certain fuel depots available to us.
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.
