Driver - Vhembe Milling, Christiana at VKB Group

Why This Role Matters

• The Driver plays a critical role in ensuring that customers receive Farm Foods products safely, accurately, and on time. This position serves as an important link between our manufacturing operations and our customers, directly influencing service levels, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation.
• Beyond transportation, this role contributes to operational excellence through accurate stock control, vehicle care, documentation management, and effective coordination of delivery activities. Every successful delivery helps strengthen customer relationships and supports the continued growth of our business.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivers products safely, accurately, and on schedule to meet customer expectations.
• Builds positive customer relationships through professional and reliable service.
• Maintains complete and accurate delivery, fuel, and vehicle documentation.
• Supports stock accuracy through careful loading, offloading, and product verification.
• Achieves fuel consumption targets in line with company standards and policies.
• Ensures vehicles remain clean, roadworthy, and compliant with operational requirements.
• Coordinates delivery activities effectively.
• Promotes safety by reporting incidents, accidents, and vehicle defects promptly.

Who We Are Looking For

• We are looking for a dependable and customer-focused professional who takes pride in representing the business positively on the road and at customer sites. The ideal candidate is disciplined, safety-conscious, and comfortable working within a fast-paced distribution environment where accuracy and reliability are essential.
• The successful candidate enjoys taking ownership of responsibilities, works well independently, and collaborates effectively with customers, colleagues, and management. They are organised, resilient under pressure, and committed to maintaining high standards of service, compliance, and operational performance.
• This role is well suited to someone who demonstrates the VKB values of Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and One Team, while consistently acting with integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 with numerical ability and computer literacy.
• Code 14 driver's licence with a valid PDP.

Essential Experience

• At least 3 years' experience as a driver.
• Sound knowledge of sales.
• Experience working in a pressurised operational environment.
• Availability to work a five-day work week.
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays according to requirements.
• Clear criminal record.

Competencies

• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Customer focus
• Planning and organising
• Compliance and attention to detail
• Personal resilience
• Problem solving and analysis

Skills Required

• Heavy vehicle operation
• Product delivery and distribution
• Customer service
• Sales awareness
• Stock control
• Documentation management
• Vehicle inspection and housekeeping
• Fuel consumption management
• Route and delivery planning

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver products safely and timeously according to delivery schedules.
• Provide excellent customer service during all customer interactions.
• Maintain clean, neat, and professional vehicle standards at all times.
• Monitor and report all incidents and accidents to management promptly.
• Obtain, verify, and manage all signed and stamped proof-of-delivery documentation.
• Monitor fuel usage and operate vehicles in line with company fuel consumption standards.
• Control stock during loading and offloading processes to ensure accuracy.
• Manage tray and crate movements to maintain accurate records and accountability.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and complete required vehicle checklists.
• Report vehicle defects and submit documentation to the supervisor.
• Maintain and submit all operational documentation, including PODs, fuel slips, toll slips, and trip sheets.
• Comply with all road safety, company, and statutory requirements.
• Support operational requirements and contribute to delivery performance targets.

Closing Date 01 November 2026