Delivery Driver - Local Routes

Placements24; The Islands (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime potential

Supportive team

Community involvement

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in Paarl, Western Cape, to recruit a reliable Delivery Driver. You will deliver goods safely and promptly while ensuring excellent customer service at every stop.

Responsibilities include planning routes, loading/unloading, maintaining the vehicle, and recording delivery logs with customer signatures. A valid SA driver’s license and previous delivery experience are required; reliability and punctuality are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid South African driver’s license (Code 08 or higher).
• Previous delivery driver experience is required.
• Good knowledge of local geography and traffic patterns.
• Ability to lift and carry packages and perform physical tasks.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-centric attitude.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily delivery routes within Paarl and surrounding areas.
• Load and unload packages securely and efficiently.
• Provide professional and courteous service to customers on delivery.
• Maintain delivery vehicle in clean, safe, and operable condition; report defects.
• Accurately complete delivery logs and obtain customer signatures.
• Adhere to traffic laws and company safety guidelines.

Skills

Reliability & punctuality

Customer service

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a reliable and punctual Delivery Driver to join their growing team in Paarl, Western Cape . You will be responsible for delivering goods to customers in a safe and timely manner, ensuring excellent customer service throughout the process. This role is essential for customer satisfaction and the efficient operation of our distribution network. If you possess a clean driving record, a strong sense of responsibility, and enjoy being on the road, this is a great opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily delivery routes within the Paarl area and surrounding regions.
• Load and unload packages securely and efficiently.
• Provide professional and courteous service to all customers upon delivery.
• Maintain the delivery vehicle in a clean and operational state, reporting any defects.
• Accurately complete delivery logs and obtain customer signatures.
• Adhere strictly to all traffic laws and company safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Valid South African driver's license (Code 08 or higher).
• Previous experience as a delivery driver is required.
• Good knowledge of the local geography and traffic patterns.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and carrying packages.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-centric attitude.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly remuneration.
• Potential for overtime earnings.
• Company-maintained vehicle for route purposes.
• Supportive team environment and management.
• Opportunities to become a valued member of the local community.