Long Haul Driver - Britos Bakery
Port Elizabeth, South AfricaCompany
PepsiCo
Location
Gqeberha
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Job Description
Job description
Overview
We are PepsiCo.
PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than two hundred countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi, and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.
In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
Responsibilities
What are we looking for?
· Responsible for prompt delivery in bulk or bag to assigned customers and ensure that Products were delivered with no driver related defects
· Fuel consumption at agreed standard
· Responsible for inspection of tyres, lights, trailer couplings and maintaining of oil and water levels to accepted standards
· Ensure truck maintained in good order, including general cleanliness and condition of bodywork and no issues with equipment or spare wheels missing
· Responsible for reporting of defects/zero breakdowns, responsible for safety of vehicle and adherence to good driving practices including safety inspection stops
· Responsible for initial fault finding for vehicle breakdowns, including tyre changes
· Ensure availability on Cell Phone
· Zero Speed/Traffic related fines
Qualifications
What will qualify you for this role?
· Long distance Code 14 licensed driver transporting product from one unit to another. Responsible for vehicles up to 23000 tons. Reports to a unit Supervisor. Used mostly in Bakeries
· Energetic
· Alertness whilst driving
· Taking ownership when exhausted
· Honesty
· Punctuality
· Matric
“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
Overview
We are PepsiCo.
PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than two hundred countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi, and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.
In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
Responsibilities
What are we looking for?
· Responsible for prompt delivery in bulk or bag to assigned customers and ensure that Products were delivered with no driver related defects
· Fuel consumption at agreed standard
· Responsible for inspection of tyres, lights, trailer couplings and maintaining of oil and water levels to accepted standards
· Ensure truck maintained in good order, including general cleanliness and condition of bodywork and no issues with equipment or spare wheels missing
· Responsible for reporting of defects/zero breakdowns, responsible for safety of vehicle and adherence to good driving practices including safety inspection stops
· Responsible for initial fault finding for vehicle breakdowns, including tyre changes
· Ensure availability on Cell Phone
· Zero Speed/Traffic related fines
Qualifications
What will qualify you for this role?
· Long distance Code 14 licensed driver transporting product from one unit to another. Responsible for vehicles up to 23000 tons. Reports to a unit Supervisor. Used mostly in Bakeries
· Energetic
· Alertness whilst driving
· Taking ownership when exhausted
· Honesty
· Punctuality
· Matric
“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs in South Africa
What is the national minimum wage for light vehicle drivers in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage is R30.65 per hour effective 1 March 2026, applying to light vehicle drivers. This equates to R5,980 per month for 195 ordinary hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate up to 15 hours per week.
What work visa is required for a foreign national to take up a truck driver job in South Africa in 2026?
Foreign nationals need a General Work Visa (category 3.1-3.4) sponsored by a registered employer, valid for 1-5 years depending on contract length. Applications require a job offer, qualifications, and police clearance, with processing taking 8-10 weeks. Critical Skills Visa applies only if driving is listed on the 2026 Critical Skills List.
What are the eligibility criteria for code 14 truck driver positions in South Africa?
A valid Code 14 driver's licence, Professional Driving Permit (PrDP), and Grade 10 certificate are minimum requirements. Applicants must have at least 2 years of relevant driving experience and pass a medical fitness test. Dangerous goods endorsement is needed for hazardous freight.
What documents are needed to apply for driver jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa?
Required documents include certified ID copy, CV, certified Code 10/14 licence, PrDP, and medical certificate. For employment equity, submit proof of disability if applicable. Submit via Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA) centres or online portal by 31 December 2026 for priority placement.
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