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Driver (Code 14) CV example and template (South Africa)

Code 14 is the old name for the heavy licences now shown as C (rigid trucks over 16,000 kg GVM) and EC (articulated trucks and heavy combinations, such as a horse pulling a tri-axle or interlink trailer). Most long-distance work needs EC. Fleets such as Unitrans, Barloworld Transport, Super Group and hundreds of smaller hauliers move goods on the N3 between Durban and Johannesburg, up the N1 to Beitbridge and Zimbabwe, and across to Botswana and Zambia. A fleet controller wants to see your exact licence code, your PrDP categories, which routes and borders you know, what trailers you have pulled, and a safe record they can confirm on the tracking system.

The example below is for an EC driver with about ten years in heavy transport, including fuel and chemical loads across the border. If you are newer, lead with your EC licence, PrDP and any yard, shunting or local Code 10 work, and say which trailer types you can couple and drive. Dangerous goods training and a valid passport are worth putting near the top, because they open the better-paid tanker and cross-border loads.

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Driver (Code 14) CV example

Sibusiso Ngcobo

Code 14 (EC) long-distance and cross-border truck driver, PrDP G and D

082 555 0127 · sibusiso.ngcobo@example.co.za · Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Profile

Code 14 (EC) long-distance truck driver with ten years on the N3 and cross-border routes to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. Holds PrDP categories G and D with dangerous goods training, and drives fuel tankers, tautliners and interlinks with no at-fault accidents in the last six years. Comfortable with border paperwork at Beitbridge, Groblersbrug and Kazungula and with long trips away from home.

Work experience

Long-distance Truck Driver (Code 14)

Unitrans, Durban | Mar 2020 – Present

Drive fuel tankers to depots in Zimbabwe and Zambia through Beitbridge and Kazungula
Display the right hazchem placards and carry the tremcard and spill kit on every dangerous goods load
Prepare border documents with clearing agents and the C-BRTA cross-border permit
Complete pre-trip inspections of tyres, brakes, air lines and fifth wheel before every trip
Keep a clean MiX Telematics driver score with no overspeeding alerts for 18 months running

Truck Driver (Code 14)

Umgeni Freight, Pietermaritzburg | May 2016 – Feb 2020

Drove interlinks and tautliners between Durban harbour and City Deep on the N3, about 12 round trips a month
Secured containers and palletised loads with twist locks, straps and corner protectors
Kept within legal axle loads and passed weighbridge checks at Mkondeni and Heidelberg

Delivery Driver (Code 10)

Bidvest Foodservice, Pietermaritzburg | Jan 2013 – Apr 2016

Delivered frozen and chilled food to restaurants and hospitals on an 8-tonne refrigerated truck
Checked fridge temperatures on every drop and recorded them on the delivery note

Education

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Edendale Technical High School, 2011, NQF level 4

Subjects: isiZulu Home Language, English First Additional Language, Mathematical Literacy, Engineering Graphics and Design, Physical Sciences, Life Orientation

Skills

EC (Code 14) licence and PrDP G and D
Fuel tankers, interlinks and tautliners
Dangerous goods placards and tremcards
Cross-border documents and border procedures
Load securing and axle load limits
MiX Telematics and fatigue management
Coupling trailers and pre-trip inspections

Certificates

Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) categories G and D, valid until July 2027, Department of Transport, 2025
Dangerous Goods Driver Training, TETA-accredited training provider, 2020
Basic Firefighting, Accredited training provider, 2020
Advanced Defensive Driving, MasterDrive, 2018

Achievements

Valid passport for cross-border work
Unitrans driver safety award for zero incidents, 2023 and 2025

Personal details

Driver’s licence:: Code EC (Code 14 with trailer)
Own transport:: Yes
Nationality:: South African
Languages:: isiZulu (Home language), English (Fluent), Afrikaans (Basic)
Notice period:: One month
Availability:: Long-distance and cross-border trips, including two to three weeks away from home

References

Pieter van der Merwe

Fleet Controller, Unitrans Durban

031 555 0119

Thandeka Mkhize

Operations Manager, Umgeni Freight

033 555 0186

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Code 14 (EC) long-distance truck driver with ten years on the N3 and cross-border routes to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. Holds PrDP categories G and D with dangerous goods training, and drives fuel tankers, tautliners and interlinks with no at-fault accidents in the last six years. Comfortable with border paperwork at Beitbridge, Groblersbrug and Kazungula and with long trips away from home.

Skills to list on your Driver (Code 14) CV

EC (old Code 14) licence for articulated trucks and heavy combinations
PrDP categories G (goods) and D (dangerous goods)
Dangerous goods driver training, including placards, tremcards and spill response
Driving interlinks, tri-axles, tautliners, flatdecks and tankers
Coupling and uncoupling trailers and checking the fifth wheel
Load securing with ratchet straps, chains, corner protectors and tarpaulins
Keeping within axle load limits and passing weighbridge checks
Cross-border documents, including passports, C-BRTA permits, manifests and clearing agent papers
Long-distance routes such as the N3, N1 to Beitbridge and the N4 to Botswana
Driver hours and fatigue management, with planned rest stops
Vehicle tracking and onboard cameras such as MiX Telematics and Cartrack
Pre-trip and en-route inspections of tyres, brakes, air lines and lights
Fuel-efficient driving and using the gearbox correctly on passes such as Van Reenen's
Reporting breakdowns, delays and incidents to the fleet controller

Duties written as strong bullet points

Drove a 6x4 horse and interlink trailers between Durban harbour and City Deep in Johannesburg on the N3, completing about 12 round trips a month
Transported fuel in 50,000-litre tankers to depots in Zimbabwe and Zambia through Beitbridge and Kazungula, following dangerous goods rules
Displayed the correct hazchem placards and carried the tremcard and emergency equipment on every dangerous goods load
Prepared border documents with the clearing agent, including manifests, customs paperwork and the C-BRTA cross-border permit
Secured loads with ratchet straps, chains and tarpaulins, and rechecked them at every stop
Completed a pre-trip inspection of tyres, brakes, air lines, fifth wheel and lights before every trip and logged defects for the workshop
Planned rest stops and overnight stops at secure truck stops to stay within company driver-hour limits
Kept a clean MiX Telematics score with no harsh braking or overspeeding alerts for 18 months running
Kept within legal axle loads and passed every weighbridge check on the N3 and N1
Reported delays at borders and breakdowns to the fleet controller straight away so customers could be updated

Tips for a stronger Driver (Code 14) CV

Spell out your licence code and PrDP categories

Write "EC (Code 14)" and "PrDP G and D, valid until July 2027" in your headline or personal details. A fleet controller often filters CVs by this alone, and an EC driver without category D cannot be given a fuel or chemical load.

Name your routes and borders

Write the corridors you have driven, such as "N3 Durban to Johannesburg" or "N1 to Beitbridge and on to Harare", and the border posts you have crossed. Knowing how a busy border works, and which agents to call, saves a company days on a cross-border trip.

List the trailers you can handle

Interlinks, tri-axles, tankers, tautliners, flatdecks, side-tippers and car carriers each need different skills. Name the ones you have pulled. A flatdeck driver who has secured steel or timber with chains is exactly what some fleets are looking for.

Use your tracking record as proof

Most long-distance trucks are tracked, and many fleets score drivers on speeding, harsh braking and idling. If your score or bonus record is good, put it in your duties or achievements. It is the safety evidence a new employer can actually check.

Have a valid passport ready

Cross-border posts need a passport with enough blank pages and plenty of time before it expires. Mention on your CV that you have a valid passport, and keep your PrDP, medical certificate and dangerous goods certificate up to date before you apply.

Questions people ask

Is Code 14 the same as an EC licence?

Mostly. The old Code 14 is now split into C, for rigid vehicles over 16,000 kg GVM, and EC, for articulated vehicles and combinations with a heavy trailer. Long-distance horse-and-trailer work needs EC. An EC licence also covers what C, C1, EC1 and B cover.

What is PrDP category D and how do I get it?

Category D is the Professional Driving Permit for dangerous goods such as fuel, gas and chemicals. It also includes categories G and P. You must be at least 25 and complete a dangerous goods driver training course before you apply at the licensing centre with a medical certificate. Like all PrDPs, it must be renewed every two years.

Do I need dangerous goods training if I already have a PrDP?

Yes, for hazardous loads. Dangerous goods drivers need a training certificate covering the hazard classes, placards, the tremcard (transport emergency card) and what to do in a spill or fire. Fuel and chemical companies also send drivers on their own site and product induction before the first load.

What documents do I need for cross-border trucking?

You need a valid passport, your licence and PrDP, and the paperwork for the truck and load, which usually includes a cross-border permit from the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA), the manifest and customs documents arranged with a clearing agent. Your employer normally prepares the truck documents, but you must check they are complete before you leave.

Are tachographs used on trucks in South Africa?

Paper tachographs are not common in South Africa. Most fleets use satellite tracking and telematics such as MiX Telematics, Cartrack or Netstar to record speed, driving time, harsh braking and rest stops. Say on your CV which system your trucks used and that you kept a good driver score.

Can I go straight from Code 10 to Code 14 jobs?

Many drivers do, once they pass the EC test. Most fleets then want some heavy-vehicle experience first, so start with local or regional EC work, such as shunting at a depot or short runs between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, before applying for cross-border or tanker loads.