Job Title Driver Reporting line Branch Manager Location/Franchise Nashua Welkom

JOB PURPOSE

The primary purpose of the Driver role is to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely delivery and collection of stock, while adhering to company policies and safety regulations. The driver will be responsible for loading and unloading goods, maintaining accurate paperwork, ensuring the vehicle is in a safe and roadworthy condition, and providing exceptional customer service. This role also involves assisting in warehouse operations when required and ensuring a smooth and effective transportation process at all times.

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications Required:

Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 Valid unendorsed driver’s license + valid PDP Proficient in English and Afrikaans 2 years professional driving experience including long distance collections/deliveries Clear credit- and criminal record

Duties & Responsibilities 

Drive and operate vehicles to collect and deliver stock, including long-distance travel when required. Load and offload delivery vehicles in accordance with company policy and procedures. Ensure that vehicles are roadworthy, not overloaded, and safe to operate at all times. Verify that returns (products or packaging) are properly checked before leaving the loading point. Ensure that all required paperwork (invoices, delivery notes, log sheets, etc.) is complete and in place before departure. Ensure that the correct pick-up and destination points are met in a timely manner. Follow all standard operating procedures and comply with relevant safety policies and regulations to ensure the safe and efficient operation of vehicles. Maintain proper distances between vehicles and consistently adhere to speed limitations to ensure the safety of yourself, other road users, and the vehicle. Remain vigilant and alert to all surroundings, identifying potential hazards that could impact the safe operation of the vehicle. Proactively take measures to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of yourself, others, and the vehicle at all times. Report accidents and gather information pertaining to accident according to company guidelines Assist within the warehouse as required Consistently provide a high standard of customer service, ensuring all interactions with clients are professional, friendly, and helpful, leaving a positive impression of the company. Ensure the vehicle is always maintained in a safe, clean, and organized condition, adhering to all company safety protocols, and performing regular checks to guarantee it is roadworthy and ready for operation. Demonstrate effective self-management and work collaboratively with the team to achieve company goals.

Skills and Attributes

Strong customer relation skills – able to communicate with clients in a professional manner. Physically fit – able to load and offload without assistance. Reliable, loyal, presentable and responsible. Team player. Good attendance. Prepared to work overtime as needed.

Other Assignments

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not include other duties as

If you are interested in this vacancy, please submit your CV to [email protected] by no later than COB 30/04/2025

Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after the closure date, please take it that your application has not been successful.