Driver CV example

A Driver CV for South African employers: what to write, the duties and skills to list, a cover letter and tips.

Updated 29 October 2026 · By Tumelo Vincent Tau

1. An example profile

A short profile at the top of your CV says who you are and what work you want. Change it to fit your own experience:

2. Duties to list

Under each job like this in your work experience, list three to five of the duties you really did:

• Deliver goods to customers safely and on time
• Check the vehicle before every trip (tyres, oil, lights)
• Load and offload goods and check them against invoices
• Plan routes and keep a trip logbook
• Collect proof of delivery and payments
• Report vehicle faults and accidents immediately

3. Skills and certificates

Skills employers look for in this job:

• Valid driver's licence and PrDP
• Route planning
• Vehicle checks
• Time management

Also list, if you have them:

• Driver's licence code (B, EB, C1, C, EC1, EC) and expiry date
• Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) and its category
• Clean driving record
• Vehicles you have driven

4. Tips for Driver jobs

• Put your licence code and PrDP right at the top. Many transport jobs need a PrDP for goods or passengers, and employers check it first.
• List the vehicles and routes you know, and whether you did local deliveries or long distance.
• A clean driving record and taking care of vehicles (daily checks, logbooks) are big selling points.

5. An example cover letter

Send a short cover letter with your CV, naming the post and the reference number from the advert:

More help: how to write a cover letter, a CV with no work experience and job interview tips.