Courier Companies Looking for Owner Drivers
UrgentGo is actively looking for owner drivers across South Africa. If you own a bakkie, car, motorbike or van and want steady courier work, you can earn good money on your own schedule. These are real delivery jobs with your own vehicle — flexible hours, weekly payouts and a support team that actually answers the phone.
Why drive with UrgentGo
We treat our owner drivers like partners, not numbers. Here is what you get when you join one of South Africa's fastest-growing courier companies looking for owner drivers.
Totally flexible hours
Log in when it suits you. No fixed shifts, no minimum hours — work around your family, studies or another job.
Weekly payouts
Earn per delivery and get paid every Friday via EFT. Track your earnings live in the driver app.
No desk job
You are out on the road, your own boss, choosing the delivery jobs that make sense for your vehicle and area.
Insured deliveries
Every parcel you carry is insured while on duty, so you are covered from collection to drop-off.
A dedicated support team
Real people on WhatsApp and phone who help you with routes, deliveries and payments whenever you need them.
What you need
Getting started is simple. If you tick these boxes, you are ready to apply for delivery jobs with your own vehicle.
- Your own reliable vehicle — a bakkie, car, motorbike or van
- A valid South African driver's licence for your vehicle type
- A smartphone with data so you can accept jobs and scan parcels
- Proof of address (a recent bill or bank statement)
- A clean driving record with no serious offences
How it works
From sign-up to your first payout in four easy steps.
Sign up online
Fill in a short application form with your details and vehicle information. It takes a couple of minutes.
Get approved
We verify your licence, vehicle and documents, then onboard you into the driver app.
Accept delivery jobs in your area
Log in, see the jobs near you, and accept the ones that suit your vehicle and schedule.
Deliver and get paid
Complete the delivery, capture proof of delivery, and get paid every Friday via EFT.
Where we need owner drivers
We are signing up owner drivers in the main metros and right across the country. If you own a vehicle and live near one of these areas, we want to hear from you.
Main metros
Provinces
Not in a major city? No problem. We also onboard owner drivers in smaller towns and along intercity routes — many of our best partners run deliveries between Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban. There is nationwide demand and room for an urgent driver with own car needed right across South Africa.
Owner driver questions
The things drivers ask us most before getting started.
How much can an owner driver earn?
As an owner driver you earn per delivery, so your income depends on how many jobs you complete and the distances involved. Short local deliveries pay the least, medium runs pay more, and long intercity trips pay the most. Active drivers completing a solid workload each day typically earn a good weekly income before fuel. The more you drive, the more you earn.
Do I need my own vehicle?
Yes — this is an owner driver role, so you use your own vehicle. We accept bakkies, cars, motorbikes, and vans. Your vehicle needs to be roadworthy, insured, and registered in your name or a close family member's name.
How do I get paid?
You are paid every Friday via EFT for the deliveries you completed the previous Monday to Sunday. You can track your earnings in real time in the driver app, and there is no long holdback on your money.
What can I deliver?
Everything from documents and small parcels to bulkier items, depending on your vehicle. Cars and motorbikes are great for documents and small parcels, while bakkies and vans handle larger loads, pallets, and intercity freight. You choose the jobs that suit your vehicle and your day.
Ready to start driving with UrgentGo?
If you own a vehicle and want steady delivery jobs with your own vehicle, apply today. Our team reviews every application and helps you get on the road fast.
Questions first? Visit our FAQ or head back to the UrgentGo homepage.