CODE 10 DRIVER VACANCY – NEWCASTLE
📍 Location: Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
🏢 Company: VKB Group
📌 Position: Code 10 Driver (VKB Retail)
📂 Business Unit: Retail / Commercial Services
📅 Closing Date: 11 May 2026
📢 Job Type: Permanent
💼 Experience Level: Entry Level
🏭 Industry: Agriculture / Supply Chain / Logistics
COMPANY OVERVIEW
- VKB Group is an agricultural and food supply company
- Operates across farming, logistics, processing, and retail supply chains
- Provides goods from farm production to national and global markets
- Focuses on delivering quality agricultural products and services
- Strong foundation built on farmer shareholders and agribusiness growth
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Responsible for safe, timely delivery of goods to customers and branches
- Ensures transport of agricultural and retail products in good condition
- Supports logistics operations within VKB Retail division
- Maintains high standards of driving, safety, and customer service
- Works as part of a distribution and supply chain team
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- ✔ Grade 12 / NQF Level 4
- ✔ Valid Code 10 driving licence with PDP
- ✔ Minimum 3 years driving experience in a similar role
- ✔ Physically fit and in good health
- ✔ Willing to work overtime when required
- ✔ Clean driving record and responsible behaviour
ADVANTAGEOUS REQUIREMENTS
- ⭐ Experience in agriculture or logistics industry
- ⭐ Familiarity with stock handling and delivery systems
- ⭐ Good knowledge of routes and transport operations
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transport and deliver goods safely and timeously
- Load and offload stock carefully and accurately
- Ensure 100% accuracy in stock handling and delivery
- Minimise risk to company assets during transport
- Report all incidents and accidents immediately to management
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness
- Follow all road safety regulations and company policies
- Assist with basic administrative delivery documentation
- Support warehouse and logistics teams when required
- Ensure proper handling of agricultural and retail products
- Provide professional and reliable customer service during deliveries
- Ensure proof of delivery is completed correctly
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Strong communication skills
- Good planning and organisational ability
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Problem-solving and basic decision-making skills
- High level of responsibility and reliability
- Ability to follow instructions accurately
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Personal resilience and discipline
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure compliance with all transport and safety regulations
- Maintain proper documentation for deliveries and stock movement
- Support accurate stock control during loading and offloading
- Ensure vehicle safety checks before and after trips
- Report mechanical issues or risks immediately
- Maintain professionalism when dealing with clients and staff
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- VKB Group may close applications at its discretion
- Employment Equity policies apply during recruitment
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- CV must be uploaded in PDF or Word format only
- Supporting documents should be uploaded separately on the application form
👉 This role is ideal for a responsible and experienced driver who can ensure safe, accurate, and timely deliveries within a fast-paced logistics environment.