Assistant Driver

Assistant Driver

Durban, South Africa

Company
RIVINGO TRADING PTY LTD
Location
Durban
Salary
R 7,2K–R 12,4K a month
Posted
17 days ago
Via
Job Mail

Job Description
We are looking to hire a highly efficient driver helper to assist company drivers with all deliveries. The driver helper’s responsibilities include loading and unloading products by hand or by use of hand trucks, collecting all rejected products upon approval by customer service, and ensuring that the delivery vehicle is clean at all times. You should also be able to build and maintain solid inter-departmental relationships to ensure effective communication.

To be successful as a driver helper, you should be able to follow all company safety practices. Ultimately, an exceptional driver helper will effectively engage with clients and customers to ensure that their expectations are met.

Driver Helper Responsibilities:
• Loading and unloading company products.
• Assisting drivers to find delivery locations.
• Compiling accurate delivery records and reports.
• Reporting all delivery-related problems to senior staff.
• Effectively communicating with clients and customers to resolve complaints.
• Liaising with the main office or the warehouse logistics team to notify the driver of any changes to daily routes.
• Assisting with the unloading of the delivery vehicle at the end of each shift.
• Obtaining clients’ and customers’ signatures as an acknowledgment of having received the delivered products.
• Ensuring that all safety policies and procedures are adhered to.
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Quick answers about Driver Jobs in South Africa

Q What is the national minimum wage for driver jobs in South Africa in 2026?
The national minimum wage for all workers including drivers is R31.65 per hour for ordinary hours of work effective 1 March 2026. This amounts to R5,657 per month for a standard 45-hour week. Drivers working overtime receive 1.5 times the hourly rate up to 15 hours per week.
Q Do I need a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) for paid driver jobs in South Africa?
Yes, a PrDP is mandatory for any person remunerated to drive a motor vehicle on a public road, categorized by code such as EB, EC, or EC1 for heavy vehicles. The PrDP is valid for 5 years and requires a valid driver's licence, eye test, and criminal clearance. Application is made at a Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) with fees starting at R260.
Q What work visa is required for foreigners applying for driver jobs in South Africa?
Foreigners need a General Work Visa (ordinary skills) with a job offer from a South African employer proving no suitable local candidate exists. The visa is issued for up to 5 years, requires biometric data, and a processing fee of R1,520. Drivers must also hold a valid PrDP and Code 14 licence for heavy vehicles.
Q What are the eligibility criteria for truck driver jobs in South Africa?
Applicants must hold a valid Code 14 driver's licence and PrDP, with at least 2 years of driving experience on heavy vehicles. No formal education beyond Grade 10 is required, but a matric certificate improves employability. A medical fitness certificate issued within 3 months is mandatory.
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