DC Van Assistant - Cape Town at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Stikland, Cape Town has an opportunity available for a DC Van Assistant to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to achieve operational excellence, within the Dis-Chem Warehouse.
• Assist the driver in the loading and offloading of the delivery vehicle, and the delivery of goods to the correct customer.

Minimum Requirements:
Essential:

• Matric – With English and Mathematics
• 2 Years relevant experience, in a Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment
• Computer Literacy - MS Office

Advantageous:

• Supply-Chain or Logistics Degree or Diploma
• Computer Skills – Word, Excel, Outlook

Job Description:

• Ensure the right products get delivered to the right store/customer at the right time.
• Assist in understanding the routing system
• Assist in developing and maintaining an organized and efficient loading and off-loading system.
• Adhere to store and/or warehouse loading and unloading policies and procedures.
• Verify all items listed on the DLS`s (Delivery Log Sheets) / trip sheets, to ensure that pallets and boxes get loaded and delivered.
• Ensure the vehicle is loaded and unloaded, as per the delivery log sheet and company procedures.
• Ensure that all collections/store returns/Inter-branches are correctly checked, signed for and returned to the Dispatch receiving area.
• Ensure accurate DLS`s / trip reports are handed in on time, at end of the day and inform your supervisor on all discrepancies / issues as you are aware of them.
• Ensure that after completion of delivery the stock left in the vehicle is repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies

Essential:

• Knowledge of Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations. Have knowledge of the business measures and targets,directly related to own role
• English –Read, write and speak.
• Communicate proactively in order to build co-operative relationships with internal customers
• Demonstrate personal initiative
• Deadline driven
• Attention to detail

Special conditions of employment:

• South African Citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
• Be able to adapt to working hours according to business needs
• Be able to work any shift i.e. day, night, weekends, holidays and overtime as per business and operational requirements
• Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other functions within the department, should the need arise

Remuneration and benefits:

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

Closing Date 16 November 2026