Heavy-truck and lorry drivers drive and tend heavy motor vehicles to transport goods, liquids and heavy materials over short or long distances.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
Check your pay
- The majority of Heavy truck and lorry drivers earn a salary between R4 397 and R14 947 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Heavy truck and lorry drivers ranges from R4 397 to R8 097.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R5 487 and R10 700 per month.
Duties and tasks
- Driving and tending a heavy motor vehicle, such as a lorry with or without trailer or a dump-truck, to transport goods, liquids or heavy materials over short or long distances
- Determining the most appropriate routes
- Ensuring that goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
- Assisting with or carrying out loading or unloading operations, using various lifting or tipping devices
- Carrying out minor maintenance to vehicles, and arranging major maintenance and repairs
- Estimating weights to comply with load limitations, and ensuring the safe distribution of weights
