Driver Code 8
Company
Freightmore Durban Pty Ltd
Location
Durban
Posted
15 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
THE FREIGHTMORE GROUP OF COMPANIES
Driver Code 08
REQUIREMENTS:
• Matric + Well spoken
• Preferably 2 Official Languages
• License 2 years and older
• 5 Years Driving Experience
• Volvo and Scania is Advantageous
• No Criminal Record
• Neat and well groomed (PPE must be clean and worn at all times)
• Valid driver’s license
AdhocFunctions
• Directing drivers while reversing ensuring it is safe to do so
• Communicating with zone controllers via cell phone
• Ensuring cleanliness of vehicle both internally and externally
• Ensuring all tools and equipment used are kept clean and stored as required.
• Reporting any losses, damages and discrepancies’ with regard to cargo, equipment and paperwork
• Greeting and interacting with clients in a polite and pleasant manner
Additional Requirements
• Willingness to work overtime
• Own transport advantageous as transport will only be provided when legislatively
• required and in some instances be charged to employee
• Computer skill advantageous
• Own cell phone in working condition
• Approx. 5 years previous freight experience advantageous
• Willingness to take a pre-employment polygraph test
• Must have at least 2 contactable references
Pay: From R10 811,79 per month
Application Question(s):
• Are you located close to Pinetown?
License/Certification:
• Valid driving license and PDP (Required)
Work Location: In person
Driver Code 08
REQUIREMENTS:
• Matric + Well spoken
• Preferably 2 Official Languages
• License 2 years and older
• 5 Years Driving Experience
• Volvo and Scania is Advantageous
• No Criminal Record
• Neat and well groomed (PPE must be clean and worn at all times)
• Valid driver’s license
AdhocFunctions
• Directing drivers while reversing ensuring it is safe to do so
• Communicating with zone controllers via cell phone
• Ensuring cleanliness of vehicle both internally and externally
• Ensuring all tools and equipment used are kept clean and stored as required.
• Reporting any losses, damages and discrepancies’ with regard to cargo, equipment and paperwork
• Greeting and interacting with clients in a polite and pleasant manner
Additional Requirements
• Willingness to work overtime
• Own transport advantageous as transport will only be provided when legislatively
• required and in some instances be charged to employee
• Computer skill advantageous
• Own cell phone in working condition
• Approx. 5 years previous freight experience advantageous
• Willingness to take a pre-employment polygraph test
• Must have at least 2 contactable references
Pay: From R10 811,79 per month
Application Question(s):
• Are you located close to Pinetown?
License/Certification:
• Valid driving license and PDP (Required)
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
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.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
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.
What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
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.
