Code 14 Super Link Driver
Company
Universal Paper and Plastics
Location
Pretoria
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
**JOB TITLE**
• *Code 14 Super link Driver**
• *COMPANY**
Universal Paper
• *DEPARTMENT**
Customer Services and Distribution
• *PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION**
UPP drivers operate heavy-duty and other specialized vehicles. They are responsible for transporting UPP raw and finished goods across long and short distances and ensuring they reach their destinations safely efficiently and on time.
• *JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES**
On Time Delivery
- Transportation of UPP finished goods and raw materials by road between manufacturing plants, remote customer sites, retail operations and / or distribution centres.
- Requirement to operate multiple vehicles while on shift for internal shunting.
- Planning of routes using GPS and meeting delivery schedules.
- Maneuvering trucks into loading or unloading positions.
- Collecting and verify delivery documents and instructions.
- Use of radios to communicate movements when on site at UPP
Road Safety Compliance
- Adherence to all traffic laws and regulations
- Documenting and logging work / rest periods and km’s spent driving and retaining fuel / toll receipts.
- Complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
- Ensuring code 14 license (PDP) is up to date, and relevant superiors are notified timeously of expiry.
MHE Utilisation
- Use of forklifts to load and off load trucks.
- Ensuring that forklift license is up to date, and relevant superiors are notified timeously of expiry.
- Use of pallet jacks to prepare goods for loading
• *Safety**
- Participate in the health and safety system.
- Routine and non-routine health and safety audits
- Identify safety violations and implement corrective actions.
- Drive housekeeping standards across the company.
Vehicle Fitness
- Daily inspection recording in “inspection books” of vehicles for mechanical and safety issues and reporting the requirement of preventative or required maintenance to superiors.
- Weekly vehicle washing ensuring trucks are clean and presentable
• *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED**
- A truck driver should possess good communication, customer service, and judgment skills.
- A truck driver must have excellent eyesight and hearing and be in good & healthy physical condition.
• *MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
• *APPLICATION**
- Grade 11/12 with at least 5 years relevant experience.
- Valid Code14 (EC) License with valid PDP
- Valid Forklift License
• *Job Type**: Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: R12 700,00 per month
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 2025/06/02
• *Code 14 Super link Driver**
• *COMPANY**
Universal Paper
• *DEPARTMENT**
Customer Services and Distribution
• *PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION**
UPP drivers operate heavy-duty and other specialized vehicles. They are responsible for transporting UPP raw and finished goods across long and short distances and ensuring they reach their destinations safely efficiently and on time.
• *JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES**
On Time Delivery
- Transportation of UPP finished goods and raw materials by road between manufacturing plants, remote customer sites, retail operations and / or distribution centres.
- Requirement to operate multiple vehicles while on shift for internal shunting.
- Planning of routes using GPS and meeting delivery schedules.
- Maneuvering trucks into loading or unloading positions.
- Collecting and verify delivery documents and instructions.
- Use of radios to communicate movements when on site at UPP
Road Safety Compliance
- Adherence to all traffic laws and regulations
- Documenting and logging work / rest periods and km’s spent driving and retaining fuel / toll receipts.
- Complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
- Ensuring code 14 license (PDP) is up to date, and relevant superiors are notified timeously of expiry.
MHE Utilisation
- Use of forklifts to load and off load trucks.
- Ensuring that forklift license is up to date, and relevant superiors are notified timeously of expiry.
- Use of pallet jacks to prepare goods for loading
• *Safety**
- Participate in the health and safety system.
- Routine and non-routine health and safety audits
- Identify safety violations and implement corrective actions.
- Drive housekeeping standards across the company.
Vehicle Fitness
- Daily inspection recording in “inspection books” of vehicles for mechanical and safety issues and reporting the requirement of preventative or required maintenance to superiors.
- Weekly vehicle washing ensuring trucks are clean and presentable
• *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED**
- A truck driver should possess good communication, customer service, and judgment skills.
- A truck driver must have excellent eyesight and hearing and be in good & healthy physical condition.
• *MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
• *APPLICATION**
- Grade 11/12 with at least 5 years relevant experience.
- Valid Code14 (EC) License with valid PDP
- Valid Forklift License
• *Job Type**: Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: R12 700,00 per month
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 2025/06/02
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Staff Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for packing staff jobs in South African warehouses starting 1 March 2026?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the National Minimum Wage at R28.79 per hour for packing staff from 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must display the wage schedule at all workplaces.
Do I need a matric certificate or prior experience to qualify for packing staff roles in South Africa in 2026?
Packing staff positions require only a Grade 9 certificate and no prior experience according to the Department of Employment and Labour guidelines effective 2026. Workers must be at least 18 years old and pass a basic medical fitness test for shift work.
Which documents are required when applying for packing staff jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, and bank account details to register on the Employment Services System by 31 December 2026. A signed CV and UIF registration number are also mandatory for all applications.
What are the maximum working hours and annual leave entitlements for packing staff in South Africa for 2026?
Packing staff may not exceed 45 ordinary hours per week with a maximum of 10 hours overtime as regulated from 1 January 2026. Full-time workers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service.
