Driver - Mthatha at Distell

Purpose of the position:
To consistently exceed customer expectations by making sure all orders are delivered on time, in full and safely. 

Key Performance areas for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Effectively perform a world class delivery service to our customers

• Ensure that vehicle is inspected on a daily basis and faults are reported timeously

• Adhere to traffic rules and regulations and speed limits

• Ensure route adherence at all times

• Correct use of the hand held device

• Supervise loading and off-loading

• Ensure breakages are kept to a minimum

• Check that the correct product is off-loaded according to the hand held device checklist or proforma invoice

• Check loading of empty containers and bottles and ensure proper documentation/record keeping

• Handle all customer complaints professionally and forward complaints to Operations Controller for action if needed

• Ensure good customer relations under all circumstances

• General administration

• Safeguard company property and assets

• Good housekeeping of vehicle

• Ad hoc duties 

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Valid Code 14 driver’s license (EC License)

• Valid PDP 

• Knowledge of delivery routes

• Communication and customer skills

• Minimum Grade 12 Certificate

• A minimum of 3 year’s experience in driving a truck-tractor coupled with a semi-trailer 

• Willingness to work overtime and public holidays when required

• Proficient in the use of the hand held device