TRAFFIC Gauteng

Delivery Driver Positions Hiring

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Job Description

A Delivery Driver transports goods, parcels, and products to businesses and customers on local and suburban routes. It is one of the most accessible driving roles in South Africa, with opportunities across courier services, retail, food and beverage, and e commerce sectors in all nine provinces.

Salary and Employee Benefits
  • Entry level / light vehicle delivery - ZAR4,500-7,000 per month
  • Experienced / multi drop routes - ZAR7,000-12,000 per month
  • Specialised / refrigerated or bulk delivery - ZAR12,000-18,000 per month
  • Fuel and travel allowance - ZAR500-1,500 per month
  • Performance bonuses - based on delivery targets and punctuality
  • Medical aid contributions at qualifying positions
  • Pension or provident fund contributions
  • Uniform and PPE provided by employer
  • Company vehicle provided for all deliveries
Qualifications and Skills Required Licences and Certifications
  • Code8 (B) Driver's Licence - minimum requirement for light delivery vehicles
  • Code10 (C) Driver's Licence - required for larger delivery trucks
  • Professional Driving Permit (PDP) - required where goods are transported for reward commercially
  • Defensive driving certificate - advantageous; required by some courier employers
Education
  • Grade10 minimum acceptable; Grade12 (Matric) preferred by most employers
  • No tertiary qualification required
Experience
  • 1-2 years of delivery or driving experience preferred
  • Entry level roles widely available for recently licenced drivers with a clean record
  • A clean, unendorsed driving record is typically required
Key Skills and Attributes
  • Good knowledge of local routes, road networks, and GPS navigation tools
  • Ability to complete delivery manifests, waybills, and proof of delivery documentation
  • Strong time management and ability to meet daily delivery targets
  • Professional and courteous customer facing manner
  • Physical fitness for loading, offloading, and handling parcels

About This Role

Career insights for Driver/Sales Workers positions

Salary Benchmark
$35,420/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Service Orientation Complex Problem Solving
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