Code 14 Driver
Company
Unique Personnel
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
7 days ago
Via
Pnet
Job Description
Unique Personnel boasts over 50 years (established in 1970) of personnel and staffing experience, so it's not surprising that even though our main focus has been providing on South African Staffing Solutions, we now recruit internationally for over 5000 clients
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive the vehicle to designated destinations for customer product deliveries
Ensure that loads are balanced and secured
Perform vehicle inspection, such as checking fluid level and tyre pressures
Loading and offloading
Notifying the logistics supervisor of any repairs and maintenance needed
Maintain the vehicle clean and safe
Drive according to traffic regulations, and deliver products within deadlines
Analyse the delivery address, determine appropriate routes and maintain the schedule
Report delays, breakdowns, or incidents and / injuries to logistics supervisor
Load stock according to the delivery note
Ensure that upon delivery, client signs the delivery note, all signed PODs to be handed in daily to the logistics supervisor.
Daily delivery trip sheet to be filled in and handed daily to the logistics supervisor.
Interact with clients professionally at all times
Maintain the correct PPE
Any ad hoc duties
Desired Experience & Qualification
Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
5 years’ experience in a similar role
Knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996
Valid Code 14 (EC) Licence
Required Competencies:
Excellent customer service skills
Effective communication skills
Time management skills
No criminal record (criminal checks will be conducted)
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive the vehicle to designated destinations for customer product deliveries
Ensure that loads are balanced and secured
Perform vehicle inspection, such as checking fluid level and tyre pressures
Loading and offloading
Notifying the logistics supervisor of any repairs and maintenance needed
Maintain the vehicle clean and safe
Drive according to traffic regulations, and deliver products within deadlines
Analyse the delivery address, determine appropriate routes and maintain the schedule
Report delays, breakdowns, or incidents and / injuries to logistics supervisor
Load stock according to the delivery note
Ensure that upon delivery, client signs the delivery note, all signed PODs to be handed in daily to the logistics supervisor.
Daily delivery trip sheet to be filled in and handed daily to the logistics supervisor.
Interact with clients professionally at all times
Maintain the correct PPE
Any ad hoc duties
Desired Experience & Qualification
Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
5 years’ experience in a similar role
Knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996
Valid Code 14 (EC) Licence
Required Competencies:
Excellent customer service skills
Effective communication skills
Time management skills
No criminal record (criminal checks will be conducted)
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.
