Code 10 Driver - Empangeni Area

Closing Date: 2026/02/24

Reference Number: RCL
260217-3

Company: RCL Foods

Job Title Code: 10 Driver - Empangeni Area

Functions:
Supply Chain

Job Type: Permanent

Location:

Empangeni, Kwa Zulu-Natal, South Africa

RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and customer focused Code 10
Driver Salesman within the baking business unit. The suitable candidate will be responsible for performing tasks associated with transportation and sales of bread and confectionary, calling on customers (traders and retail chain stores), taking orders and delivering mainly from vehicle—frequently for cash and new customer acquisition. This role will be based in Empangeni and reporting to the Distribution Manager. This role is permanent.

• Grade 12
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid PDP

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Good numeracy

• Min 2 years driving experience working in FMCG.
• Experience in delivering and selling FMCG product for cash to existing and new customers.

• Maintain a valid Driver’s License and valid PDP.
• Expected to work over weekends and public holidays.
• Expected to work overtime as required.
• Expected to be on standby and to come in to assist in the event of driver absenteeism.

• Maintain a clean vehicle to ensure high levels of hygiene standards at all times.
• Wear and make use of the prescribed PPE clothing and equipment.
• Ensure driving compartment is clean and safe according to requirements for a work station in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Check vehicle according to the checklist specified by the company.
• Enter any faults onto the checklist.
• Sign the checklist as acknowledgement of the vehicle condition.
• Faults of a serious nature to be reported to the supervisor and vehicle to be sent immediately to workshop.
• Arrange a replacement vehicle if the repair will take longer time to repair.
• Adhere to the statutory rules of the road, thereby ensuring the safety of himself, his passengers and other road user vehicles.
• Immediately report any theft of vehicle, fuel or equipment or damage to vehicle to Logistics Manager.
• Immediately report damage to third party vehicles or property to Logistics Manager.
• Accidents must be handled in terms of the company laid-down procedures for damage, injuries and death.

• Check that actual stock loaded matches the orders placed.
• Discrepancies are noted and brought to the immediate attention of the Route Controller.
• Once satisfied that the load is accurate, the driver to sign acceptance of the stock, i.e., Loading Sheet.
• Check number of crates on load and sign acknowledgement of amount that must be returned.
• Check that vehicle has been safely loaded to ensure road safety is not compromised.
• Inspect quality of stock being loaded and report any problems immediately to the relevant authority.
• If no choice but to proceed with delivery of substandard stock, customer to be made aware of this fact and not force customer to purchase the goods.
• Driver to assist with loading as and when required.

• Driver to take responsibility for and supervise van assistant.
• Ensure van assistant is present at work and if not, arrange a replacement through the correct procedure.
• Ensure van assistant is presentable and deals with customers appropriately.
• Train and coach van assistant to ensure he is meeting company standards.
• Report performance problems with van assistant to the Route Controller/Supervisor.
• Create a harmonious working relationship with the van assistant.

• Always be friendly, helpful and respectful towards customers.
• Look for opportunities to increase daily sales by increasing sales to current customers and by gaining more customers.
• If potential new sales area, driver to report to supervisor and sales manager to investigate further.
• Any potential or actual customer losses to be reported to supervisor; every attempt to win back the customer and supply market info; be proactive on the route.
• Report any issues that may affect company service levels such as serious delays, difficult unloading conditions or other such…