Truck Driver

Truck Driver, Spekboom Restoration Project

Operations Department, Eastern Cape

Location:

Jansenville, Eastern Cape

Reports to:

Project Manager

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The Code 14 Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of packed Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) cuttings, plants, or saplings in crates using a vehicle as supplied by Nat Carbon. This will mostly be a 12-ton truck with a trailer. This role requires extreme attention to detail regarding the loading, securing, and documentation of delicate plant materials to ensure minimal damage, accurate inventory tracking, and compliance with agricultural transport standards.

• Safe Handling:
  Ensure Spekboom crates are packed and stacked appropriately to prevent damage during transit.
• Loading/Offloading:
  Supervise or assist in the loading and unloading of crates, ensuring plants are not crushed or over stressed.
• Securing Load:
  Ensure the load is balanced and secured to prevent shifting, which could damage delicate succulent stems.
• Load Integrity:
  Monitor the integrity of crates and ensure crates are secured to prevent crates from falling off the trucks on the poor gravel roads traversed.

• Inventory Verification:
  Verify that the number of crates and Spekboom quantity on the vehicle corresponds exactly with the loading documents (delivery notes/invoices).
• Proof of Delivery Management:
  Ensure Proof of Delivery (POD) notes are signed by the client, with all discrepancies noted and communicated to the logistics manager immediately.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate, clean, and up-to-date logbooks, trip sheets, and fuel records.
• Defect Reporting:
  Immediately report any inventory damages, shortages, or discrepancies, as well as vehicle defects.

• Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Inspections:
  Conduct daily checklists on the truck and trailer to ensure roadworthiness, focusing on brakes, tires, and lights.
• Safety Compliance:
  Adhere to all traffic laws, road safety regulations (National Road Traffic Act), and company policies at all times.
• Vehicle Maintenance:
  Maintain a clean and tidy cabin and load area.
• Vehicle Service:
  Ensure timely arrangements for truck services at the required intervals.

• Professional Representation:
  Interact with clients/nursery staff professionally, providing updates on delivery times and maintaining a positive company image.

• Embrace a culture of continuous learning by adapting to evolving job responsibilities, driven by Nat Carbon’s commitment to innovation, personal growth, and shifting project priorities.
• Frequent travel within the Eastern and Western Cape anticipated, including to remote locations. Travel may on occasion cross weekends and holidays to accommodate schedules. Work hours may be irregular.
• This outline of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. The employer reserves the right to assign the employee additional duties or responsibilities at any time, provided they are reasonably aligned with the scope of the role or necessitated by operational requirements. The functions and responsibilities detailed within this job description may be subject to modification at the employer’s discretion, while remaining consistent with the parameters of the employee’s position.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Good communication skills (verbal and…