Store Driver | Dischem Vacancies

Dischem Vacancies – Store Driver

Are you a skilled driver looking for a rewarding role? Dis-Chem Pharmacies at Paarl Mall, Paarl, is seeking a dedicated Store Driver to join our team. As a Store Driver, you will play a crucial role in delivering goods to our customers in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.

Minimum Requirements: Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to work retail hours and/or shifts

Advantageous:

• Previous experience in a similar role

Job Description:

• Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe, and courteous manner
• Learn various dispatch functions to enhance efficiency
• Ensure correct products are delivered to customers within specified timeframes
• Prioritize and transport fridge line deliveries using cooler boxes and cold packs
• Use the shortest and most efficient routes for deliveries
• Repack vehicle after delivery to prevent damage to stock
• Take full accountability for damages and losses during the delivery process
• Handle fragile and hazardous products with special care
• Maintain efficiency and accuracy to meet company standards
• Follow delivery/pickup instructions from manager
• Ensure accurate completion of delivery paperwork and invoice signing
• Comply with company vehicle policy at all times
• Maintain an accurate vehicle logbook
• Process payments via EFT and cash
• Ensure vehicle is never unattended during delivery process
• Keep vehicle clean and washed
• Inspect vehicle for defects before, during, and after trips, reporting any concerns to the manager
• Report all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment
• Adhere to road traffic rules and regulations
• Take responsibility for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle
• Build effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Establish long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
• Report customer feedback to management

Competencies: Essential:

• Strong command of the English language
• Presentable appearance
• Effective communication with customers, management, and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management skills

Advantageous:

• Bilingual proficiency
• Ability to report bad/suspicious behavior

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Willingness and ability to work retail hours and/or shifts
• Ability to work outdoors and in various weather conditions
• Physical fitness to lift and move heavy boxes while adhering to health and safety standards
• Reliable transport or residence in close proximity to the store
• South African citizenship
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Note: 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.