Truck Driver (Code 10)
Company
South Group Recycling
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Careers24
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Job Description
The Truck Driver will be responsible for operating a 7-ton truck equipped with a crane for loading and offloading materials. The ideal candidate must have strong technical knowledge of truck and crane operations, hold a valid Code 10 license with a Pro...
Qualifications:
• Code 10 Driver’s Licence
• Valid PDP
Job-specific experience:
• Proven experience operating trucks with cranes
• Basic mechanical/technical understanding of truck equipment
• Ability to supervise warehouse personnel
• Physically fit and capable of handling manual tasks
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed
Qualifications:
• Code 10 Driver’s Licence
• Valid PDP
Job-specific experience:
• Proven experience operating trucks with cranes
• Basic mechanical/technical understanding of truck equipment
• Ability to supervise warehouse personnel
• Physically fit and capable of handling manual tasks
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed
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The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
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Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
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Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
