Independent Contractor Driver
Company
Drive Consortium (Pty) Ltd t/a Takealot.com
Location
Pretoria
Via
Trabajo.org
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Job Description
Extremely good earning potential of R3000 to R10000 per week in a great working environment full of market related benefits. Join the Takealot/Mr D Food delivery in Hatfield and Menlyn.
We are looking for self motivated drivers who are experienced, reliable, hard-working and friendly with their own reliable transport. Our drivers have the freedom to work more when they want to earn more. Choose your own hours and build your own schedule, working part time or full time in the mornings, afternoons or evenings throughout the week.
• *Requirements**:
- Your Own Vehicle (Can be a Car, Motorbike/Scooter, Light vehicle or Van)
- An android smartphone (Android 6+)
- Vehicle Licence Registration or License Disk Renewal Document
- Certificate of Roadworthiness
- Vehicle Licence Disk
- Valid Driving License
- Proof of Banking Details
- Proof of Address
- South African ID
• *If Non
- South African, please see required including the above**:
- National/International driver’s license
- Valid passport
- Work permit/Asylum papers
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
• *Salary**: R3 000,00 - R10 000,00 per week
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
License/Certification:
- your own reliable transport (required)
We are looking for self motivated drivers who are experienced, reliable, hard-working and friendly with their own reliable transport. Our drivers have the freedom to work more when they want to earn more. Choose your own hours and build your own schedule, working part time or full time in the mornings, afternoons or evenings throughout the week.
• *Requirements**:
- Your Own Vehicle (Can be a Car, Motorbike/Scooter, Light vehicle or Van)
- An android smartphone (Android 6+)
- Vehicle Licence Registration or License Disk Renewal Document
- Certificate of Roadworthiness
- Vehicle Licence Disk
- Valid Driving License
- Proof of Banking Details
- Proof of Address
- South African ID
• *If Non
- South African, please see required including the above**:
- National/International driver’s license
- Valid passport
- Work permit/Asylum papers
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
• *Salary**: R3 000,00 - R10 000,00 per week
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
License/Certification:
- your own reliable transport (required)
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.
