WBHO
A WBHO Driver operates light, heavy, and specialised vehicles to transport personnel, construction materials, plant equipment, and project supplies across building, civil engineering, roads, earthworks, and mining infrastructure project sites.
As one of South Africa’s largest and most established construction and engineering groups, WBHO operates across the building, civil engineering, roads and earthworks, and mining sectors, offering structured and competitive driving careers within its project-based operations and logistics support divisions across all nine provinces.
This guide provides an overview of WBHO Driver careers in South Africa, popular site-level listings, latest job opportunities, employee salaries and benefits, required qualifications and skills, and how to apply.
Latest WBHO Driver Job Opportunities
As of 2026, WBHO driver positions are actively advertised across key project sites and operational regions in South Africa. Based on the latest listings from the WBHO Careers Portal and job boards:
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg, Gauteng | Corporate vehicle driving, personnel transport, and logistics support at WBHO head office and Gauteng building and civil projects |
| Cape Town, Western Cape | Personnel transport, materials delivery, and site logistics across building and civil engineering projects |
| Durban, KwaZulu-Natal | Heavy vehicle operations, materials delivery, and personnel transport across building and infrastructure projects |
| Rustenburg, North West | Site vehicle driving, materials delivery, and personnel transport at mining infrastructure and civil projects |
| Polokwane, Limpopo | Personnel transport, equipment delivery, and site logistics at civil and mining infrastructure projects |
| Emalahleni, Mpumalanga | Site vehicle operations and materials transport at roads, earthworks, and power infrastructure projects |
| Bloemfontein, Free State | Personnel transport and materials delivery across civil engineering and roads projects |
| Gqeberha, Eastern Cape | Light and heavy vehicle driving and personnel transport across building and civil infrastructure projects |
| Kimberley, Northern Cape | Site vehicle operations, materials delivery, and personnel transport at civil and mining infrastructure projects |
For the most current listings, visit the official WBHO Careers Portal at www.wbho.co.za/careers or search “WBHO Driver” on www.indeed.co.za, www.pnet.co.za, and www.careers24.com.
Salary and Employee Benefits
Salaries for WBHO Driver roles in South Africa vary by licence class, vehicle type, project type, and operational site. Typical ranges as of 2026:
- Code 8 / light vehicle, personnel transport, and site driving – ZAR 8,000–13,000 per month
- Code 10 / materials, equipment, and construction logistics delivery – ZAR 13,000–19,500 per month
- Code 14 / heavy haulage, plant equipment transport, and bulk materials – ZAR 19,500–29,000 per month
- Specialised Plant and Earthworks Vehicle Operator (Tipper, Articulated Dump Truck, Water Bowser) – ZAR 21,000–34,000+ per month depending on machine class and project
Qualifications and Skills Required
WBHO driver roles require a valid driving licence appropriate to the vehicle or plant class, with strong emphasis on construction site safety compliance, materials and plant handling, and adherence to WBHO’s SHEQ standards and safety-first culture across all project environments.
Licences and Certifications
- Code 8 (B) Driver’s Licence — minimum requirement for light vehicle and personnel transport roles
- Code 10 (C) or Code 14 (EC) Driver’s Licence — required for materials delivery, heavy haulage, and construction logistics roles
- Professional Driving Permit (PDP) — required for all commercial, personnel, and project transport roles; must be valid and current
- Plant and Construction Vehicle Competency Certificate — required for operating specialised earthworks and construction vehicles including articulated dump trucks, water bowsers, tipper trucks, and compactors on WBHO project sites
- Abnormal Load or Crane Truck Permit — advantageous for roles transporting oversized plant, steel, and construction equipment
- Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) Certificate — advantageous for roles transporting fuel, lubricants, explosives, or regulated construction materials
- Forklift Operator Certificate — advantageous for roles involving materials stores, laydown yards, and plant equipment handling
- Defensive Driving Certificate — required or strongly preferred across all WBHO driver roles
Education
- Grade 10 minimum acceptable; Grade 12 (Matric) strongly preferred by WBHO
- No tertiary qualification required for driver roles
- Literacy and numeracy competency assessed as part of the WBHO recruitment and site induction process
Experience
- 2–5 years of verified driving experience in the relevant licence class preferred
- Prior experience in a construction, civil engineering, roads and earthworks, or mining infrastructure environment strongly advantageous
- Experience operating specialised earthworks vehicles, tipper trucks, abnormal load transport, or construction plant logistics is an advantage for senior driver roles
- A clean, unendorsed driving record is required for all positions
- A clear safety record with no major workplace incidents is required, in line with WBHO’s safety-first culture and SHEQ commitments
How to Apply
To apply for WBHO Driver jobs in South Africa, follow these steps:
Step 1: Prepare Documents
- Updated CV detailing your driving experience, vehicle and equipment types operated, and any construction, civil engineering, roads, earthworks, or heavy industrial logistics background
- Certified copies of your Driver’s Licence and PDP
- Certified copy of your South African ID document
- Copies of all relevant competency and safety certificates (Plant Vehicle, Hazmat, Defensive Driving, Forklift, Abnormal Load, etc.)
- References from previous employers, fleet managers, or project site supervisors
- Medical fitness certificate from an occupational health practitioner (advantageous to obtain before applying)
Step 2: Official WBHO Careers Portal
- Visit the official careers portal: www.wbho.co.za/careers
- Create a profile and upload your CV and supporting documents to apply for available driver positions
- Also search www.indeed.co.za, www.pnet.co.za, www.careers24.com, and www.civil-jobs.co.za for additional WBHO and subcontractor listings
- Note that many WBHO project-level driver roles are filled through approved subcontractors and labour brokers operating on specific project sites — enquire directly with site HR managers or project recruitment teams at active WBHO project locations in your region