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Job Description

Role Overview

A Code 10 Driver operates heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) - typically rigid trucks, tipper trucks, and delivery vehicles with a GVM over 16,000 kg - transporting goods on local and regional routes.

Responsibilities
  • Operate heavy motor vehicles (rigid trucks, tipper trucks, delivery vehicles) with a GVM over 16,000 kg.
  • Transport goods on local and regional routes.
Job Locations
  • Johannesburg, Gauteng - Local and regional delivery for logistics and retail companies
  • Cape Town, Western Cape - Municipal, construction, and retail distribution routes
  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - Port linked deliveries and regional freight distribution
  • Bloemfontein, Free State - Regional distribution and construction materials transport
  • Polokwane, Limpopo - Agricultural supply and local goods delivery
  • Mbombela, Mpumalanga - Construction and agricultural freight transport
  • Rustenburg, North West - Mining support and local materials delivery
  • Gqeberha, Eastern Cape - Retail distribution and regional freight routes
  • Kimberley, Northern Cape - Construction and general freight delivery
Salary and Benefits
  • Entry level / local delivery - ZAR 6,000-10,000 per month
  • Experienced / regional routes - ZAR 10,000-16,000 per month
  • Specialised / municipal contracts - ZAR 16,000-22,000 per month

Additional compensation and benefits commonly offered include:

  • Overnight and out of town allowances - ZAR 100-300 per night
  • Performance bonuses - ZAR 500-3,000 per year depending on employer
  • Medical aid contributions at qualifying positions
  • Pension or provident fund contributions
  • Uniform and PPE provided by employer
Qualifications and Skills

Licences & Certifications:

  • Code 10 (C) Driver's Licence - mandatory for all positions
  • Professional Driving Permit (PDP) - required by law for transporting goods for reward; must be valid and current
  • Dangerous Goods Certificate - required for hazardous materials transport where applicable
  • Forklift or crane operator certificate - advantageous for loading and offloading roles

Education:

  • Grade 10 minimum acceptable; Grade 12 (Matric) preferred by most employers
  • No tertiary qualification required

Experience:

  • 1-3 years of verified Code 10 driving experience preferred by most employers
  • Some entry level roles available for recently licensed drivers with a clean record
  • A clean, unendorsed driving record is typically required

Key Skills and Attributes:

  • Sound knowledge of South African road traffic regulations and the National Road Traffic Act
  • Ability to complete trip sheets, delivery notes, and vehicle inspection checklists
  • Basic vehicle inspection and fault reporting ability
  • Physical fitness and ability to work early morning and extended shifts
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently on delivery routes

About This Role

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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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