Talentix Africa
Logistics & transport

hire drivers in africa

You hire a driver when your goods, staff or executives need to move safely and on time, whether for daily deliveries, long-haul routes or a director's car. A good driver protects your vehicle, your cargo and your reputation, and cuts the cost of accidents, fines and breakdowns.

A few questions, one at a time, then pick a time for a free 30-minute strategy call with our team.

Abroad? See how we hire for the diaspora

What to check when screening

  • Check that their licence is valid and covers the category of vehicle they will drive.
  • Ask for their driving record and any accidents or offences in recent years.
  • Confirm their experience on the routes, roads and vehicle types you use.
  • Run a practical driving test, including a pre-trip vehicle check.

Questions to ask in interview

  • What do you check on the vehicle before you start a trip?
  • Your truck breaks down far from town with a full load. What do you do?
  • A passenger asks you to drive faster because they are late. How do you respond?

Skills to look for

  • Valid licence for the vehicle category
  • Defensive driving
  • Daily vehicle checks
  • Route planning and GPS
  • Delivery notes and logbooks
  • Load securing

Other job titles

  • Truck driver
  • Delivery driver
  • Company driver
  • Chauffeur

hire drivers by country.

We recruit drivers in all 54 African countries and the diaspora: tell us where the person will work when you book.

All countries

how it works.

  1. 1

    You answer a few questions

    Which roles, where, how many people and by when. Two minutes, then you book a free 30-minute strategy call with our team.

  2. 2

    We match you with the right talent

    We search our pool of pre-screened candidates, check skills and references, and interview the best profiles for you.

  3. 3

    In 48 hours, ready to start

    Within 48 hours of the call you get a shortlist of available people. You meet them, you choose, they start.

questions.

How does Talentix recruit for you?

You answer a few questions about the roles you need, then book a 30-minute strategy call with our team. We find and screen the right people, and present them to you within 48 hours, ready to start.

Can you hire drivers for remote roles?

Yes. Talentix recruits for on-site, remote and diaspora roles. Tell us where the person will work when you book your call.

How many drivers can you hire for us?

From one person to more than 20. Tell us the headcount when you book and we plan the search around it.

Where do your candidates come from?

They are African talents who apply to Talentix, across the continent and in the diaspora, in every sector. Our team interviews every candidate and checks their skills and references before presenting them to you.

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