Regional Delivery Driver (Automotive Parts)

Placements24; Lorenziberg; On-site; EUR 9,600 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Well-maintained fleet of delivery VEH

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Delivery Driver to service Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will safely operate a delivery van, plan efficient routes, and maintain accurate delivery records for garages, dealerships and workshops.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 4 years' delivery experience, a Code 10/PDP, a clean driving record and strong customer service. The role offers a stable, full-time schedule with overtime potential and benefits including medical aid and a provident fund.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of delivery driving experience, preferably with fast-moving goods.
• Code 10/PDP driving license is required.
• Clean driving record with no major violations.
• Excellent knowledge of Queenstown and surrounding rural roads.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate delivery van or light truck to transport automotive parts.
• Plan and execute efficient delivery routes across Queenstown region.
• Load/unload parts and ensure accurate handling.
• Verify addresses and customer details before dispatch.
• Obtain signatures and proof of delivery.
• Maintain delivery logs, mileage and fuel records.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch and customers.

Skills

Delivery experience

Customer service

Time management

Reliability

Background check ready

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading supplier of automotive parts, requires a dedicated and efficient Regional Delivery Driver for its operations in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape**. This role is critical for ensuring timely deliveries of essential automotive components to garages, dealerships, and workshops across the region. The successful candidate will possess a strong driving record, excellent knowledge of the **Queenstown, Eastern Cape** area and surrounding rural routes, and a commitment to prompt and secure delivery. You will be responsible for managing your delivery schedule, maintaining the delivery vehicle, and ensuring accurate record-keeping of all deliveries. This position demands reliability, physical capability, and excellent customer service skills to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operating a delivery van or light truck to transport automotive parts.
• Planning and executing efficient delivery routes throughout the **Queenstown, Eastern Cape** region.
• Loading and unloading automotive parts, ensuring accuracy and proper handling.
• Verifying delivery addresses and customer details before dispatch.
• Obtaining signatures and proof of delivery for all shipments.
• Maintaining accurate delivery logs, mileage records, and fuel consumption data.
• Conducting daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Ensuring the cleanliness and basic maintenance of the delivery vehicle.
• Adhering to all traffic laws and company safety regulations.
• Communicating professionally with dispatch and customers regarding delivery status.

Requirements

• A valid Code 10/Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is required.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a delivery driver, preferably in a parts or similar fast-moving goods sector.
• A clean driving record with no significant violations.
• Good knowledge of the **Queenstown, Eastern Cape** and surrounding rural road networks.
• Physical ability to lift and move automotive parts of varying weights.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing deliveries and records.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and possess a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive annual salary with potential for overtime pay.
• Benefits include contributions towards medical aid and a provident fund.
• You will have access to a well-maintained fleet of delivery vehicles.
• This role provides consistent work and the opportunity to become an essential part of the local automotive supply chain in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.