Courier Driver

overview

dis-chem pharmacies requires a reliable and customer-oriented individual to join our team as a cj courier driver. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering packages and documents to designated locations in a safe and timely manner. The courier driver will be required to follow all traffic laws and maintain a professional and courteous demeanor while interacting with clients and customers.

essential:

• grade 12 / matric
• valid license code 8
• minimum of 2 years’ relevant door-to-door experience

advantageous:

• pdp license

• delivery:
  
  • ensure the right products get delivered to the right store/customer at the right time.
  
  • use the shortest and most efficient route to the delivery destination and back to the warehouse.
  
  • adhere to warehouse loading and unloading policies and procedures.
  
  • ensure that all deliveries are correctly checked and signed for by the client.
  
  • be fully accountable for all damages and losses throughout the delivery process.
  
  • ensure to act as a professional representative of the company and adhering to the company uniform policy.
  
  • ensure that the vehicle is loaded as per the delivery log sheet and company procedures.
  
  • offload the correct goods for the required practice in such a manner as to prevent damages.
  
  • assist with the unpacking where required.
  
  • to indicate every stop on the daily driver trip sheets when required.
  
  • to take used boxes to allocated bins at the distribution centre as and when required.

• ensure all proof of deliveries are presented to the call centre clerk and are correct and have been signed.
• present a copy of each signed dls/truck manifest to management after each day’s deliveries.
• ensure all discrepancies and any issues regarding the delivery are accurately recorded on the dls and co-signed.
• ensure that all proof of deliveries are given to the call centre clerk for capturing.

• to communicate with the courier call centre clerk regarding any discrepancies with client’s address.

• inspect vehicle as per weekly vehicle check list for any defects and safe operational conditions daily.
• be responsible for the fuel card and filling up with fuel – fuel card only to be used for the vehicle which the card was allocated to.
• report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment.
• adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the road traffic act.
• be liable for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle he/ she is driving.
• be responsible for the excess of insurance if found guilty of negligence.

• adhere to dis-chem policies and standard operating procedures.
• adhere to health and safety rules and regulations.

essential:

• knowledge of distribution centre
• communication skills
• presentable
• effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• trustworthy and honest
• time management

advantageous:

• bilingual

• willing and able to work outdoors, and in various weather conditions
• able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• valid license code 8
• reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• south african citizen
• clear credit and criminal records

• market-related salary
• medical aid
• provident fund
• staff account

only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven`t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

dis-chem pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-chem’s approved employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to dis-chem’s employment equity & transformation strategy. Dis-chem actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.