Job Summary
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Gr. 12 (Std. 10) preferred • Code EC driver’s license (old Code 14) • PrDP an advantage • Competency certificate for the Transport of Dangerous Goods an advantage MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: • Minimum of 1 year experience as a driver making deliveries locally • Minimum of 3 years’ experience transporting goods with an articulated vehicle (i.e. horse and trailer) preferred SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • Verbal and written Communication skills in English as a minimum. Afrikaans an advantage • Ability to work under pressure • Excellent Attention to Detail • Knowledge of road regulations • Be able to resolve problems on the road • Be able to inspect vehicle for faults • Be able to perform basic maintenance on the vehicle • Own transport preferred SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work as a long distance driver • Operate Company transport as and when required • Plan deliveries in order to optimise time • Complete delivery documentation & Long Distance Travel Log Sheet & submit weekly • Travel long distance transporting KEW products & other cargo • Load, inspect & secure truck • Ensure that the load is secure and weighted correctly • Operate trucks & overhead crane (if in possession of valid license) • Assist with deliveries and collections locally as and when required • Drive castings to and from the Grinding Bay • Loading and offloading of the truck • Ensure maintenance checklist completed & faults reported to Facilities Manager • Perform vehicle inspection & daily checks • Compliance with any road traffic act & regulation • Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean • Perform basic vehicle maintenance • Assist in the Foundry Department as and when required • Work in accordance with HR, Quality & SHE Policies • Carry out any other work, within reason, as per Supervisor’s instructions Female Applicants encouraged to apply. Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. Remuneration package depends on the successful applicant’s qualifications & experience. Should you not receive a response to your application, please consider it to be unsuccessful. Please send CV’s to Jill Lodder e-mail: jill@kewfoundries.co.za Cut-off date for applications is the 30th January 2026.About
KEW Foundries has over 100 years experience in the foundry and engineering industry, specialising in a wide range of small to large castings in Grey and SG Iron. The company offers an extensive range of hand-moulded castings with the production of sophisticated castings up to 7 000 kg and mass weight castings up to 7 500 kg. Additionally, KEW Foundries is the only supplier of cast headgear sheave wheels in Africa and can machine head gear sheave wheel assemblies up to 7,1 metre outside diameter. KEW Foundries has its own extensive foundry and engineering capabilities and offers an on-site laboratory, testing facilities, machine shop, design and draughting facilities, so that work can be completed efficiently and effectively. Occupying 60 000 m² of facilities on a 13 hectare (32 acre) property within the city itself, KEW Foundries’ factory site is strategically based on the national grid creating fast and efficient access to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban, which ensures fast movement of exports. Operating its own fleet of vehicles also ensures timeous local deliveries. Besides good delivery times, KEW Foundries is well-known for its quality.
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