Code 14 Drivers
Company
Riseup Management
Location
Durban
Posted
9 days ago
Via
Executive Placements ☑️
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
• Safely transport hazardous goods to designated locations
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any defects
• Ensure compliance with road safety regulations and hazardous material handling procedures
• Complete all required delivery documentation accurately
• Adhere to company safety standards and operational procedures
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness
• Report incidents, delays, or safety concerns immediately.
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric (Grade 12) – essential
• Valid Code 14 Driver’s Licence with PDP
• Valid Dangerous Goods Certification
• Minimum 5 years’ driving experience transporting hazardous materials
• Clean driving record.
Important Process Note:
• Candidates will undergo driver assessments at the depot
• Only successful candidates will proceed to onboarding, including background checks and verification of licences and certifications.
• Safely transport hazardous goods to designated locations
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any defects
• Ensure compliance with road safety regulations and hazardous material handling procedures
• Complete all required delivery documentation accurately
• Adhere to company safety standards and operational procedures
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness
• Report incidents, delays, or safety concerns immediately.
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric (Grade 12) – essential
• Valid Code 14 Driver’s Licence with PDP
• Valid Dangerous Goods Certification
• Minimum 5 years’ driving experience transporting hazardous materials
• Clean driving record.
Important Process Note:
• Candidates will undergo driver assessments at the depot
• Only successful candidates will proceed to onboarding, including background checks and verification of licences and certifications.
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.
