Driver Instructor
Shoprite Group - Bloemfontein, Free State
Closing date yi 7 ka July 2026
Regrettably, this position has been removed.
Purpose
- To support Transport operations by conducting Code 14 driver assessments, onboarding and ongoing training across the Supply Chain.
- The role works directly with drivers on the floor and on the road, coaching safe, efficient and compliant driving techniques, supporting learnership drivers, and addressing driving behaviours that impact fuel usage and vehicle performance.
- The role of a Driver Instructor is to provide clear assessment feedback and practical reporting to enable informed recruitment decisions, driver improvement and consistent fleet performance.
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Assessor/Facilitator certificate (Preferred)
- Code 14 licence with a valid pdp
- Code 14 Driver Trainer experience (Essential)
- Excellent driving record
Skills & Competencies
- Defensive driving skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Report writing skills
- Planning and organisation skills
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Coaching, mentoring and emotional intelligence
Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on Code 14 driver training, coaching and mentoring to support safe, compliant and efficient transport operations.
- Conduct driver testing and assessments during recruitment and onboarding to ensure only competent drivers are introduced into the fleet.
- Provide practical on-road and classroom training to improve driving behaviour, road safety and vehicle handling.
- Coach and support drivers, including learnership participants, to develop consistent driving standards and operational discipline.
- Identify and address fuel consumption concerns linked to driver techniques through targeted coaching and corrective interventions.
- Complete accurate driver assessments and provide clear feedback and reporting to support hiring decisions and ongoing driver development.
Additional Information
- If you don’t hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Any personal information collected as part of your application will be destroyed, securely, in accordance with South African legislation.
Ref No
- SHO260703-3
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