Assistant Driver - Code 10 License

Assistant Driver - Code 10 License

Cape Town, South Africa

Company
LMP RECRUIT
Location
Cape Town
Via
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Job Description
• * Salary will be R31 per hour and overtime will be paid for working more than 45 hours in a week cycle. Salary with tips can range from R7000 - R11 000
• * Valid Driver’s License: a Code C1 (Code 10) license is essential.
• Professional Driving Permit (PrDP): Required for anyone transporting goods for an income.
• * To obtain this, you must:

○ Be at least 18 years old for goods vehicles.

Pass a police criminal background check (no serious driving or violent offenses in the last five years).

○ Provide a medical fitness certificate from a doctor.
• Identification: A valid South African ID or a work permit for foreign nationals.
• Cold Chain Maintenance: Drivers must be able to maintain proper temperature control to ensure product safety.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to lift heavy loads (up to 20kg) and stand for extended periods.
• Communication: Proficiency in English for professional customer interaction.
• Technical Skills: Familiar with GPS navigation and basic mobile device usage, we use an app called Loop that has all the drop-offs that require a driver to complete each task and upload a photo of a signed invoice.
• Experience: at least 1–2 years of delivery or customer service experience.
• Other duties might include helping around the factory after deliveries are done.
• Will need to pack orders in Walk in Freezer ( should be able to work in colder conditions)
• Requires a hard working individual that can work every second Saturday (will then have an off day in the week) and working hours are from 8am-6pm with 60min lunch and 15min paid tea break.
• Factory in Retreat and need to be able to get to work easily.
• Drop off locations can reach from 4-12 stops in a day. We have 6 of our own shop locations and up to 30 Engen locations. Daily routes normally consider Muizies, SSW, Stellies, other Engens in Northern Suburbs in case they ordered and this route will be on mostly a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The other route will be for our CPT shops in Constantia, Noorhoek, Newlands and other incoming orders in the Cape Town region on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Saturday’s.
• Might be required to do sleep-over work trips when we deliver to the Garden route (accomodation provided by company)
• Need to keep vehicles & Walk-in freezer tidy without fail.
• Need to monitor vehicle’s box temperature to ensure ice cream remains frozen on longer trips and work fast when opening the doors, monitor oil levels and fuel in order to fill up at certain fuel depots available to us.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Driver Jobs in South Africa

Q What is the minimum wage for light vehicle drivers in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for light vehicle drivers is R30.33 per hour effective 1 March 2026. This covers up to 45 ordinary hours per week, equating to R5,914 per month for full-time work. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate for hours beyond 45 per week.
Q What work visa is required for foreigners applying for driver jobs in South Africa in 2026?
Foreigners need a General Work Visa from the Department of Home Affairs, with an application fee of R425 and issuance fee of R1,520, processing in 8-10 weeks. A valid job offer from a South African employer is required, and the job must be advertised for 30 days on the Employment Services of South Africa portal. Driver occupations do not qualify for the Critical Skills Work Visa.
Q What are the eligibility requirements for truck driver jobs in South Africa?
A Code 14 driver's licence is required for heavy vehicles over 16 tonnes, plus at least 12 months driving experience on Code 10 vehicles. No specific education beyond Grade 10 is mandated, but a clean criminal record and medical fitness certificate are compulsory. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Q What documents are needed to apply for a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) for driver jobs in 2026?
Submit a certified ID copy, valid driver's licence, eye test and medical fitness certificate, two ID photos, and proof of address to the provincial Driving Licence Testing Centre, with a fee of R260. The PrDP is valid for 5 years and required for remunerated driving of goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes or passenger vehicles over 12 persons. Processing takes 10 working days.
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