Assistant: Sales

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; East London; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG is seeking a Delivery Driver in East London to assist the Salesman driver with daily product deliveries and cash/tray collections where applicable. The role involves checking loading sheets, adhering to departure times, and ensuring vehicle safety.

You will be on a 6-day shift roster, including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; 12-hour rotating night shifts may apply. Grade 12, Code 10 license, PDP advantageous, with 1-2 years FMCG experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Code 10 driver’s license and PDP (Advantageous)
• 1-2 Years' FMCG experience (Advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Check loading sheets and sign off on deliveries.
• Adhere to standard departure times.
• Ensure vehicle safety and hygiene.
• Collect cash from customers and cash in daily (where applicable).
• Offload product at customers.
• Report accidents to transport department and Service Manager.

Skills

Good people management

Relationship building

Basic computer skills

Communication at all levels

Self-motivated and responsible

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Code 10 driver’s license and PDP (Advantageous)

1-2 Years' FMCG experience (Advantageous)

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 the Salesman driver in daily delivery of Premier products and where applicable assist the Salesman driver in cash and tray collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Check company products as per loading sheet and sign
• Adhering to standard departure times
• Take responsibility for vehicle safety and hygiene
• Collect cash from the customers and cash in daily (where applicable)
• Offloading of product at customers
• Report all accidents immediately to the transport department and Service Manager

Experience And Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Code 10 drivers license and PDP ( Advantageous)
• 1-2 Years' experience FMCG industry (Advantageous)

Skills And Competencies

• Good people management skills
• Relationship building skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Self-motivated and responsible

Working Conditions

• Pressurised environment
• 6-day position
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays as per shift roster
• May be required to work on a rotating 12-hour shift which includes night shift

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: 20 November 2026