How to Become a Mr D Driver in South Africa (2026): Requirements, Pay and How to Apply
Last verified: 20 October 2026 · Always apply through Mr D’s official page: mrd.com/about/become-a-driver
Quick answer: To drive for Mr D, you need a South African ID (or a work permit if you are a foreign national), a valid South African driver’s licence, a clear criminal background check and an Android smartphone (version 6 or higher). You apply on Mr D’s official driver page. Pay is per delivery, and advertised monthly earnings run from about R5,000 to R12,000, before costs such as fuel and maintenance. Drivers are independent contractors who supply their own vehicle.
What is Mr D?
Mr D is a South African food and grocery delivery platform owned by the Takealot Group, and Takealot also runs its own courier network. Drivers are called “driver partners”. Mr D says it serves over 2,500 areas, with more than 12,500 restaurant partners and over 15,000 drivers. beermoneytakealotgroup
Requirements to become a Mr D driver
Core requirements (from Mr D’s website):
- A South African ID, or a work permit for foreign nationals mrd
- A valid South African driver’s licence
- A clear criminal background check
- An Android smartphone, version 6 or higher
Vehicle and paperwork (from Takealot Group’s driver page):
- Reliable own transport, preferably a bike or small vehicle takealotgroup
- Roadworthy certificate (not older than one year)
- Valid vehicle licence renewal document
- Proof of residence (not older than one year)
- Third-party insurance
Other documents that recruiters list: proof of banking details, the vehicle registration form (RC1) and, for non-South Africans, a passport and work permit or asylum papers. Requirements vary by branch, so check yours when you apply. If the vehicle isn’t in your name, ask the branch what the owner must provide. Don’t assume an affidavit is enough.
How to apply, step by step
- Go to Mr D’s official driver page: mrd.com/about/become-a-driver. The form routes you to your closest branch. beermoney
- Enter your details and cellphone number, as the form asks.
- Prepare your documents: ID, licence, proof of residence, vehicle papers and roadworthy certificate.
- Complete the background check and any branch interview or onboarding.
- Set up the driver app once approved, and choose shifts with your branch.
Fee warning: Mr D doesn’t need you to pay a recruiter to get a place. Be careful with WhatsApp groups, “agents” and social media pages that ask for money or personal documents. Use the official page and your local Mr D branch.
How much do Mr D drivers earn?
Earnings vary a lot by area, hours and demand. Published figures:
| Source | What it says |
|---|---|
| Nasi Ispani listing | R6,000 to R10,000 per month, depending on hours, deliveries and tips |
| Lephalale job ad | R5,000 to R12,000 per month |
| Pay-rate guide | R14 to R45 per delivery for Mr D Food, plus tips, giving R7,000 to R12,000 a month |
| Mr D’s own page | Drivers keep 100% of their tips, with daily, weekly and bi-weekly payouts Driver Subcontractor Opportunities At MR D +3 |
A realistic weekly example: at R14 to R45 per delivery and 15 deliveries a day for six days (90 deliveries), the weekly range is about R1,260 to R4,050 before tips, and the top of that range needs every delivery to pay at the maximum. This is why “R4,000 to R7,000 a week” isn’t a safe promise.
Costs come off your earnings. As independent contractors, drivers pay for fuel, data, insurance, maintenance and licences. One pay guide gives an example of R19,000 gross, R6,500 vehicle costs and R12,500 net a month for a driver working two platforms. Treat it as an example, not a guarantee.
What affects your earnings?
- Number and length of deliveries, and the distance
- Time of day and demand zone, with weekend and peak shifts busiest
- Tips, which you keep in full
- Vehicle costs, where bikes and small cars usually cost less to run
- Your area, since demand and branch capacity differ
- Working more than one platform, where your contract and local rules allow
Is it worth it?
It can suit people who want flexible, part-time or full-time income and already own a reliable vehicle. It is independent contracting, so you carry the vehicle costs, and income depends on demand. Work out your real take-home after fuel and maintenance before you commit, and read the contract terms, including any shift rules or penalties.
Mr D vs Takealot delivery: what’s the difference?
Mr D does food and grocery deliveries. Takealot’s own couriers handle parcels, and the Takealot Group runs applications for both. Check Takealot’s “become a delivery partner” page for parcel-delivery rules, because requirements and pay differ. One pay guide quotes R60 to R75 per delivery for Takealot, but treat that as indicative. internetbusiness
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to become a Mr D driver?
A South African ID or a work permit, a valid South African driver’s licence, a clear criminal background check and an Android phone (version 6 or higher), plus a roadworthy vehicle and proof of residence.
Can foreign nationals work for Mr D?
Mr D’s requirements say foreign nationals need a valid work permit.
How do I apply?
On Mr D’s official page, mrd.com/about/become-a-driver. The form routes you to your nearest branch.
How much does a Mr D driver earn?
Advertised ranges run from about R5,000 to R12,000 per month, before costs. Per-delivery pay is reported as R14 to R45 plus tips.
Do I keep my tips?
Yes. Mr D says drivers keep 100% of their tips.
Can I use an old car?
It must be roadworthy, licensed and insured. Mr D prefers bikes or small vehicles. Check with your branch.
What if the vehicle isn’t in my name?
Ask your branch what proof of permission it needs.
Do I have to pay to apply?
Be careful with anyone who asks for money. Apply through the official page.
Are drivers employees?
No. They are independent contractors who supply their own vehicle.
Can I work part-time?
Yes. One listing mentions part-time Friday to Sunday shifts or full-time work, with shifts chosen with your branch manager.
