Healthchem Group (Pty) Ltd – Driver – Centurion – Grade 12 Required

Driver
Healthchem Group (Pty) Ltd
Centurion, Gauteng
Contract

Job Description

Introduction…

Healthchem Group (Pty) Ltd in Midstream has an opportunity available for a Code 8/10 Driver. You will be required to ensure efficient and accurate delivery of required goods to the correct customer in order and good condition.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

  • Grade 12 / Matric with English
  • Valid Code 8/10 Drivers licence
  • 2 years’ relevant door to door delivery experience
  • Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts

Advantage

  • Previous experience in a similar role

Job Specification…

  • Vehicle inspection check list must be done monthly with the inspector, at the designated site.
  • Accountable for all damages and losses throughout the delivery process.
  • Responsible for the Petrol card and filling up with fuel using the correct odometer reading.
  • Petrol card only to be used for the vehicle which the card was allocated to.
  • To report any vehicle trouble/damage to the Manager the same working day.
  • Never to utilise the vehicle for any personal trips/stops including lunch and tea times.
  • Vehicles are fitted with GPS tracking – any abnormalities will result in disciplinary action.
  • Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner
  • Be open to learning the various dispatch functions
  • Ensure the correct products are delivered to the correct customer within the specified time
  • Ensure that fridge line deliveries are prioritised and transported using cooler boxes and cold packs
  • Use the shortest and most efficient route to the customer, and back to the store
  • Return back to the store immediately after delivery, so the vehicle can be utilised for a second or third delivery
  • Ensure that after completion of delivery, that the vehicle is repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock or vehicle
  • Be fully accountable for all damages and losses through the delivery process
  • Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products
  • Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet company standards
  • Follow delivery/pickup instructions from manager
  • Ensure that all collections/store returns / inter-branches are correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area
  • Ensure all delivery paperwork is signed upon delivery
  • Ensure to have the correct names and addresses of customers
  • Ensure all invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet, are available and correctly recorded
  • Ensure all invoices are signed in the correct manner and to report any discrepancies to the relevant manager
  • Comply with the company vehicle policy at all times
  • Complete and maintain an accurate vehicle logbook
  • Process payments on all transactions via EFT and cash
  • Ensure that the vehicle is never unattended during the delivery process
  • Ensure the vehicle is clean and washed
  • Inspect the vehicle for any defects and safe operating conditions before, during and after trips; and report any concerns to the manager
  • Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment
  • Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the National Road Traffic Act
  • Be responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle you drive
  • Create effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies
  • Establish long-term customer relationship through prompt and courteous service
  • Ensure professional behaviour when dealing with customers
  • Report customer complaints, compliments, requests to management, and provide feedback

Competencies

Essential:

  • Have knowledge of routes and street names of designated area/s
  • Good communication skills
  • Presentable
  • Trustworthy and honest
  • English –Read, write, and speak
  • Be able to communicate proactively to build co-operative relationships with customers, management, and staff
  • Time management, deadline driven and attention to detail Special conditions of employment:
  • South African citizen
  • MIE, clear criminal, and credit
  • Be able to adapt to working hours according to business needs
  • Working Hours (Monday to Friday – 8 tot 5 + 2 x Saturday 8 tot 1)

Advantageous:

  • Bilingual
  • Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers

 

Special conditions of employment:

  • Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts
  • Willing and able to work outdoors, and in various weather conditions
  • Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
  • South African citizen
  • Clear credit and criminal records

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