Assistant: Sales

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG is seeking a responsible Delivery Driver to support our bakery operations in Cape Town. You will assist with bread deliveries, maintain stock accuracy, and prioritize excellent customer service to grow volumes with customers.

The role requires a Grade 12, a valid code C1 driver's license with PDP, and at least 2 years of FMCG delivery experience. You will work five days a week in a pressurized environment, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Maths advantageous)
• Code C1 license & PDP – essential
• At least 2 years’ FMCG delivery/customer service experience

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Under pressure

Self-motivated

Attention to details

Education

Grade 12

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.

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