Long Haul Driver - Britos Bakery

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Long Haul Driver - Britos Bakery
Company
PepsiCo
Location
Gqeberha
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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"

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Driver Jobs in South Africa

Q
What is the national minimum wage for drivers in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for drivers in South Africa is R30.73 per hour effective 1 March 2026, applying to all ordinary hours worked. For a standard 45-hour week, this equates to R5,530.65 monthly before deductions. Drivers in the road freight sector may receive higher rates under the Main Collective Agreement, starting at R32.50 per hour.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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Can foreigners work as drivers in South Africa without a visa in 2026?
As per the Department of Home Affairs, all foreign nationals require a General Work Visa to work as drivers in South Africa, with applications processed within 8-10 weeks at a cost of R1,520. Drivers must secure a job offer from a registered employer first and prove no suitable South African candidate exists. Exemptions apply only to SADC nationals under specific bilateral agreements.
Source: Department of Home Affairs
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What experience and education are needed for truck driver jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, truck driver positions require a Grade 10 certificate minimum and at least 1 year of relevant driving experience. Applicants must hold a valid Code 14 licence with PrDP endorsement. No tertiary education is mandated, but NQF Level 2 transport training is recommended for compliance.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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What documents do I need to apply for driver jobs through Employment Services in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, job seekers must submit a certified ID, matric certificate or equivalent, CV, and valid driver's licence to register on the Employment Services of South Africa (ESSA) portal. For truck drivers, include PrDP and medical fitness certificate. Registration is free and valid for 12 months.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour