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Driver (Code 10) CV example and template (South Africa)

Code 10 is the old name for what your licence card now shows as C1: rigid trucks with a gross vehicle mass (GVM, the truck plus its full load) from 3,500 kg to 16,000 kg. These are the delivery trucks you see outside spazas, supermarkets and building sites every morning, so the work comes from beverage and food distributors, couriers such as RAM and The Courier Guy, bakeries like Sasko and Albany, furniture stores and building suppliers. A transport manager reading your CV wants to know four things fast: your licence code, whether your Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) is valid, which areas you know, and whether your deliveries arrive on time with the paperwork signed.

The example below is for a delivery driver with about seven years behind the wheel, who started as a driver's assistant. If you are moving up from assistant or from a Code 8 (B) bakkie, lead with your new C1 licence and PrDP, then show every delivery task you have already done: checking loads against invoices, getting proof of delivery (POD) signatures and finding addresses in townships and industrial areas without help.

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Driver (Code 10) CV example

Zukile Mbeki

Code 10 (C1) delivery driver with PrDP and 7 years' experience

073 555 0164 · zukile.mbeki@example.co.za · Bellville, Western Cape

Profile

Code 10 (C1) delivery driver with seven years' experience and a valid PrDP (category G), currently doing 18 to 25 drops a day for Sasko in the Cape Town northern suburbs and Cape Flats. Known for complete trip sheets, signed PODs on every drop and a clean record with no at-fault accidents. Looking for a permanent C1 driving post with a distributor or courier in the Western Cape.

Work experience

Delivery Driver (Code 10)

Sasko Bakery, Bellville | Apr 2022 – Present

Deliver bread and confectionery to 18 to 25 shops a day on a 7-tonne Isuzu FTR truck
Complete the pre-trip inspection checklist every morning and report faults to the workshop
Check loads against delivery notes before departure and bring back signed, stamped PODs for every drop
Record returns and short deliveries on the delivery note so customers are credited correctly
Collect cash-on-delivery payments and balance them with the depot clerk at cash-up

Courier Driver (Code 10)

RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers, Epping | Feb 2020 – Mar 2022

Delivered and collected parcels for businesses in Epping, Montague Gardens and Parow on a 4-tonne truck
Scanned every parcel on a handheld device at collection and delivery to keep tracking up to date
Planned the daily route to fit in urgent same-day collections

Driver's Assistant

Peninsula Beverages (Coca-Cola), Parow | Jun 2017 – Jan 2020

Offloaded crates and cases at spazas, taverns and supermarkets
Checked stock against invoices with customers and collected PODs
Learned the routes and drop procedures before getting my C1 licence and PrDP in 2019

Education

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Kwamfundo Secondary School, 2016, NQF level 4

Subjects: isiXhosa Home Language, English First Additional Language, Mathematical Literacy, Geography, Business Studies, Life Orientation

Skills

C1 (Code 10) licence and PrDP category G
Pre-trip vehicle inspections
Trip sheets, delivery notes and PODs
Route planning across Cape Town
Cash-on-delivery handling
Load securing and safe offloading
Cartrack and handheld delivery scanners

Certificates

Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) category G, valid until March 2028, Department of Transport, 2026
Defensive Driving Course, MasterDrive, 2021
First Aid Level 1, St John Ambulance, 2023

Achievements

No at-fault accidents or traffic fines since getting my C1 licence in 2019
Sasko Bellville depot's top driver for on-time deliveries, 2024

Personal details

Driver’s licence:: Code C1 (Code 10)
Nationality:: South African
Languages:: isiXhosa (Home language), English (Fluent), Afrikaans (Good)
Notice period:: Two weeks
Availability:: Early morning starts and Saturday routes

References

Andre Fortuin

Transport Manager, Sasko Bakery Bellville

021 555 0138

Nadia Jacobs

Branch Operations Supervisor, RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers Epping

021 555 0172

Driver (Code 10) CV summary you can copy

Change the details so they are true for you.

Code 10 (C1) delivery driver with seven years' experience and a valid PrDP (category G), currently doing 18 to 25 drops a day for Sasko in the Cape Town northern suburbs and Cape Flats. Known for complete trip sheets, signed PODs on every drop and a clean record with no at-fault accidents. Looking for a permanent C1 driving post with a distributor or courier in the Western Cape.

Skills to list on your Driver (Code 10) CV

C1 (old Code 10) licence for rigid trucks from 3,500 kg to 16,000 kg GVM
Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) category G for goods
Daily pre-trip inspections of tyres, lights, brakes, fluids and load body
Completing trip sheets with kilometres, fuel, times and drops
Checking loads against delivery notes and invoices before leaving the depot
Getting proof of delivery (POD) signatures and stamps from customers
Planning routes and drop order with Google Maps, Waze or a handheld device
Defensive driving in city traffic, townships and narrow industrial roads
Handling returns, short deliveries and damaged stock on the delivery note
Collecting cash on delivery (COD) and handing it in at cash-up
Working with vehicle tracking systems such as Cartrack, MiX Telematics or Netstar
Knowing the AARTO demerit system and keeping a clean licence
Basic vehicle care such as checking oil, water and tyre pressure
Supervising a driver's assistant during offloading

Duties written as strong bullet points

Delivered bread and confectionery to 18 to 25 shops a day on a 7-tonne Isuzu FTR truck, finishing routes on time for over three years
Completed a pre-trip inspection checklist every morning and reported faults to the workshop before leaving the depot
Checked every load against the delivery notes with the dispatch clerk and signed for the full quantity before departure
Collected signed and stamped PODs for every drop and handed in complete trip sheets at the end of each shift
Planned the day's drop order to avoid peak traffic on the N1 and N2, cutting average route time by about 40 minutes
Recorded returns, short deliveries and damaged crates on the delivery note so that customers were credited correctly
Collected cash-on-delivery payments from spaza and tuck shop customers and balanced them at cash-up with the depot clerk
Kept the truck within its legal load limit and secured stacked crates with straps before every trip
Supervised a driver's assistant during offloading, making sure stock was stacked safely in customers' storerooms

Tips for a stronger Driver (Code 10) CV

Write both the old and new licence code

Many adverts still say "Code 10" while your licence card says C1. Write "C1 (Code 10)" in your headline and personal details so a recruiter who only knows one of the names still sees a match.

Put your PrDP expiry date on the CV

A PrDP is only valid for two years, and an expired one means you cannot drive goods for pay. Write the category and expiry month, such as "PrDP category G, valid until March 2028", so the transport manager does not have to ask.

Show the areas you know

Companies save time and fuel with drivers who already know the routes. Name the suburbs, townships and industrial areas you deliver to, such as "Bellville, Khayelitsha, Epping and Montague Gardens", rather than just "Cape Town".

Give a number for your drops and your record

Write how many drops a day you do, the truck size you drive and how long you have gone without an at-fault accident. Fleet managers check tracking reports for harsh braking and speeding, so a clean record is worth a line on its own.

Questions people ask

Is Code 10 the same as a C1 licence?

Yes. Since the licence codes changed, the old Code 10 is shown as C1 on the card. It covers rigid vehicles with a GVM from 3,500 kg to 16,000 kg, and it also lets you drive anything a B (old Code 8) licence covers. A trailer over 750 kg needs EC1.

Do I need a PrDP to work as a Code 10 driver?

Yes, if you drive goods vehicles over 3,500 kg for work. Category G covers goods. You apply at a driving licence testing centre with your licence, ID and a medical certificate from a doctor. It is valid for two years, so start your renewal at the licensing centre well before it expires, with a new medical certificate.

What is a POD and why does it matter on a driver's CV?

A POD is a proof of delivery, usually the delivery note signed and stamped by the customer. Without it the company cannot invoice the customer or fight a claim for missing stock. Writing that you bring back signed PODs for every drop tells a manager you are careful with paperwork, not only with driving.

How does AARTO affect delivery drivers?

The AARTO system gives demerit points for traffic offences, and a driver who builds up too many points can have their licence suspended. For a professional driver that means losing work, so employers want drivers who obey speed limits and road rules. A clean record is worth mentioning on your CV.

Can a driver's assistant apply for a Code 10 driving post?

Yes, once you have your C1 licence and PrDP. Put your assistant experience first under work history and list what you already did on the route, such as loading, checking invoices, getting PODs and directing the driver. Many companies prefer to promote assistants who already know their customers.