Driver Instructor Jobs 2026 – Permanent Position | Grade 12 & Code 14 Required

Job Description

A Driver Instructor position is available in Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a permanent opportunity within the Primary Distribution department, with one position available.

The role focuses on training, assessing and developing Drivers and Delivery Assistants to support safe, compliant and efficient transport operations.

Job Details

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 qualification
• Valid Code 14 driver’s licence
• SETA Accreditation and/or OEM Certification
• 2–4 years’ relevant experience in driver training, assessment, transport operations or a related field
• Fluent Business English
• Experience working with senior management
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Knowledge of K53 driving standards, defensive driving principles, vehicle inspections and driver safety practices

Experience training or assessing Code 10 and Code 14 drivers, including the use of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and tail lifts, will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Evaluate drivers’ vehicle-handling abilities
• Evaluate drivers according to K53 guidelines
• Assess defensive and economical driving techniques
• Evaluate pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Assess internal and external vehicle manoeuvring techniques
• Analyse driver scores and behaviour to identify areas requiring corrective action
• Evaluate Delivery Assistants and external candidates for possible appointment as Drivers
• Conduct vehicle-handling and driver training
• Provide training on K53 standards and vehicle inspections
• Assist with accident investigations and provide remedial training
• Provide training on cold-chain temperature requirements and vehicle refrigeration systems
• Train drivers on customer service and delivery documentation
• Provide training on safe tail-lift operation
• Prepare temperature probe reports
• Monitor and analyse driver scores
• Assist with vehicle tracking, fuel cards and fuel tags
• Complete and review Group 9 inspections
• Coordinate driver medical records
• Verify and track Professional Driving Permits (PDPs)

Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, commitment to safety, sound judgement, problem-solving ability, resilience, teamwork and the ability to coach and influence others.

Job Category

• Driver Instructor Jobs
• Code 14 Driver Jobs
• Driver Training Jobs
• Transport Jobs
• Training Jobs
• Grade 12 Jobs
• Permanent Jobs