Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Distribution in KZN (New Germany) has an opportunity available for a Code 10 Driver to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to deliver goods to customers in a timely, productive, and professional manner while upholding Dis-Chem quality standard.

Minimum Requirements…
Essential:

• Grade 12 - Matric or Senior Certificate and valid Code 10 Drivers Licence with PDP
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience as a Driver

Job Specification…

• Ensure the right products get delivered to the right store/customer at the right time
• Use the shortest and most efficient route to the delivery store and back to the warehouse
• Offload the correct goods at the required location in such a manner as to prevent damages
• Ensure that after completion of delivery that all shipments and equipment left in the vehicle are
  secured by the supplied load securing mechanisms/systems and equipment to prevent damages
• Maintain effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve
  operating efficiencies
• Uphold professional behaviour when dealing with customers
• Report customer complaints, and requests, and give accurate feedback to management
• Ensure that the vehicle is never left unattended during the delivery process
• Responsible to keep the vehicle clean and washed
• Inspect vehicle for any defects and safe operational 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 road traffic act
• Be responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle he/ she is driving
• Be responsible for the fuel card and ensure that the card is only used for the vehicle which the card
  was allocated to
• Ensure all discrepancies and any issues regarding the delivery/collection process are reported
  immediately to the management and are accurately recorded on the relevant documentation and cosigned

Competencies
Essential:

• Knowledge of South African road rules and regulations
  
• Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem
  and what level to escalate it to
• Addresses customers questions in a timely manner
• Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves
  results with little oversight
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, no criminal record, and clear credit rating
• Code 10 Driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

 

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

 

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.