Driver (Code 10 / Code 14 + PDP), East London

Code 10 / Code 14 driver with a PDP required for a wholesale food company based in Zwelitsha

Job purpose: Deliver all customer orders safely, AS per the invoice and on time

Requirements: 

• A minimum of Grade 12
• Valid unendorsed Code 10 and / or Code 14 Driver’s license with a PDP is an inherent requirement of the job
• A minimum of 1 year’s driving experience
• Mechanical knowledge is required to change tyres, lightbulbs and to attend to other basic maintenance of the vehicle
• Proficiency in English, Xhosa and Afrikaans would be advantageous
• The incumbent is required to work in temperatures ranging from 0 ?C to -18 ?C
• All Drivers are required to familiarize themselves with the company’s Motor
• Vehicle Policy and to accept, in writing, the stipulations thereof

Results required: 

• Maintain vehicle housekeeping at the required standard at all times
• Always abide with the National Road Traffic Act Regulations
• Maintain fuel efficient driving practices
• Monitor and report on any mechanical failures, problems or defects on the vehicle immediately
• Delivering customer orders accurately, as per invoice
• Build strong relationships with customers’ receiving staff
• Daily collection of Chep pallets at customers and suppliers and ensure that the physical quantity corresponds
  with the Chep notes
• Provide a daily debriefing when returning to the depot
• Maintain strict adherence to the company’s Motor Vehicle Policy
• Ensure that the truck is up to a suitable standard, including, but not limited to tyres, engine management,
  services, fridge units, load bodies, suspension components.
• Ensure that all the vehicle licenses are up to date
• Ensure that your Drivers’ Licenses and PDP always remain up to date.
• Keep the vehicle logbook up to date daily
• Record all issues regarding customers and / or routes and escalate to the relevant parties immediately

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.