Driver (Code 8 + PDP) - Port Elizabeth
Company
Headhunters
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
19 days ago
Via
via Job Mail
Job Description
Requirements:
• Valid Code 8 driver’s licence
• PDP (Professional Driving Permit) current and valid
• Reliable, honest and punctual with strong work ethic
• Previous light- to medium-vehicle driving experience advantageous
• Knowledge of local routes and safe driving practices
• Willing and able to travel daily from PE to the Garden Route (long-distance driving)
• Physically able to assist with loading/unloading when required
• Valid South African ID and clean driving record
Responsibilities:
• Safely operate company vehicles for scheduled pickups and deliveries
• Ensure timely, damage-free delivery of goods and proper securing of loads
• Complete and maintain delivery paperwork, vehicle logs and PODs
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and report any defects or maintenance needs
• Provide courteous customer service at delivery/collection points
• Adhere to all road safety regulations and company policies
Working hours:
Monday - Friday
Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.
• Valid Code 8 driver’s licence
• PDP (Professional Driving Permit) current and valid
• Reliable, honest and punctual with strong work ethic
• Previous light- to medium-vehicle driving experience advantageous
• Knowledge of local routes and safe driving practices
• Willing and able to travel daily from PE to the Garden Route (long-distance driving)
• Physically able to assist with loading/unloading when required
• Valid South African ID and clean driving record
Responsibilities:
• Safely operate company vehicles for scheduled pickups and deliveries
• Ensure timely, damage-free delivery of goods and proper securing of loads
• Complete and maintain delivery paperwork, vehicle logs and PODs
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and report any defects or maintenance needs
• Provide courteous customer service at delivery/collection points
• Adhere to all road safety regulations and company policies
Working hours:
Monday - Friday
Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
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.
