Driver at Superbalist.com

The Role

• Superbalist.com is a fast growing online fashion business based in South Africa. We're obsessive about our high performance yet collaborative culture, and are looking for leaders to join our team. We think big, move fast, take ownership and are used to winning. We're lucky to be surrounded by colleagues who are experts in their field, working together to create a world class brand.

We're looking for people who:

• are decisive
• are continuously learning & improving
• think big
• are proactive
• obsess about the customer and the customer experience
• are accountable
• collaborate
• are trustworthy, approachable and open minded
• simplify processes and solve complexity
• diverse and inclusive

If that sounds exciting to you, then you may be right for Superbalist, and ready to help us build SA's biggest and best fashion retailer.
Reports to:

• General Manager: Vertical Design Centre

Your responsibilities will include:

• Care for all vehicles and property at all times having due regard for all such property
• Engage in pleasant and courteous interaction with members of the public whilst maintaining concentration on driving and road traffic conditions
• Drive with the utmost safety and care to minimise the risk of road traffic accidents and hazards
• When driving duties involve dialogue with customers and general public, ensure that they are shown the utmost courtesy, respect and consideration
• Care for and ensure the economic use of company vehicles when driven
• Avoid traffic fines and infringements by driving carefully and safely. Park in such a manner as to avoid both distress to others and parking fines and penalties. Obey traffic laws, and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
• Cleaning the exterior and interior of the vehicle and complete First and Last Parades on vehicle every day and report any defects or damage to vehicle
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles immediately to management
• Present bills and receipts, and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded
• Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles
• Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers; ensuring complete accuracy in parcels received and delivered, or in the process of being received or delivered
• Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
• Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions
• Perform emergency repairs such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, and fuses when required
• Ensure timeous communication with management regarding any delays, route deviations and work related obstacles
• The following speed limits must be strictly adhered to - 100km/h where speed limits are 120km/h, 70km/h in 80km/h, 60km/h in 70km/h and 50km/h in 60km/h zones. Always ensure that your driving speed is 10km/h less than the speed limit indicated
• Any other duties as and when required by Management that are reasonably within the capabilities of the person and are aimed at achieving objectives and goals of the company

Attributes required:

• Be flexible
• Being punctual
• Having excellent driving skills
• Being reliable and trustworthy
• Having good concentration
• Having knowledge about routes and geography
• Being able to work under pressure
• Having awareness of safety procedures for goods´ loading and unloading processes
• Being able to meet deadlines
• Having good communication skills
• Must be physically fit since the job requires extensive travelling, and carrying plenty of boxes. Must be able to stoop and lift at least 30kg

Qualifications:

• Matric
• 3-5 years' experience in driving within the courier industry
• Code 10 drivers licence

Superbalist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.