Assistant: Sales

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a reliable delivery driver to support our bread distribution. You will stack, load, and unload crates, ensure correct invoices and stock, and maintain quality on each delivery.

The role requires a Grade 12, a valid C1 license with PDP, and at least 2 years in FMCG customer service. Overtime may be required; a 5-day week applies, with compliance to SOPs and safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completed; Maths advantageous for career development.
• Valid Code C1 license and PDP – essential.
• At least 2 years’ FMCG experience with customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Stack crates with bread from transfer cages.
• Bread sales and customer-facing deliveries.
• Loading and off-loading of bread products.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish as needed.
• Ensure product handling aligns with SOP; report damaged items.
• Maintain crate returns and proper product handling to reduce returns.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Pressure handling

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Grade 12

Maths advantageous

Tools

Code C1 license & PDP

Job description

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

Assist with deliveries of Premier Products with a strong focus on maintaining and growing volumes through customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Stack crates with bread from transfer cages
• Bread Sales
• Loading and off-loading of bread
• Monitoring of stock
• Products picked according to invoice
• Shelves packed according to SOP
• Quality of bread is checked - no damaged bread is delivered to customers, damaged bread separated as procedure
• Damaged crates are separated as per procedure
• Damaged items are reported to Salesman Driver
• Ensure crates are returned daily according to SOP
• Ensure proper product handling to reduce returns and damages
• Customer communication is enforced to ensure correct ordering and management of crates at customer
• Safe working practices

Experience And Qualifications

• Grade 12 (with Maths being advantageous for career development)
• Valid code C1 license & PDP – essential
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position in the FMCG industry with emphasis on customer service FMCG background and sound knowledge of bread

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to function in a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be self-motivated
• Attention to details

Working Conditions

• Pressurised environment
• 5-day position
• Overtime expected from time to time and over month end periods.

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 30 October 2026