Code 8 Driver/Messenger

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm in metal and waste management seeks a reliable Driver/Messenger to manage deliveries and collections across Cape Town. The ideal candidate must possess strong attention to detail, a valid driver’s license, and extensive area knowledge. Benefits include medical aid, leave days, and a competitive salary package depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Provident fund

Life cover at 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of employment

Qualifications

• Must have a valid, unendorsed driver’s license with a valid PRDP.
• At least 8 years of similar experience.
• Computer literate – MS Office package proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day inspection and upkeep of the vehicle.
• Deliver and collect packages, parcels or documentation.
• Conduct banking when necessary.
• Maintain good order of archiving for documentation.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of Cape Town and surrounding areas

Meticulous attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Tools

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Job Description

The Company currently has a vacancy for a reliable, efficient and professional Driver/Messenger to join their team. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Day-to-day inspection and upkeep of the vehicle and to report any faults
• Delivery and collections of various packages, parcels or documentation
• Banking when necessary
• Various deliveries or collections between branches
• Various deliveries and collection of staff to offsite facilities including hospital, airport etc.
• Other collections or deliveries as requested by Directors
• Remittance Advices to SA Metal Customers
• Submission of tender documentation
• Renewal of licenses
• Registration and de-registration of vehicles
• Change of ownership of vehicles
• Payment of and delivery of representations to Traffic department for traffic fines
• In-Person reductions at State Prosecutors of the Courts (Summonses & Weighbridge Fines)
• Any queries that need to be done in person at the traffic department
• Maintaining good order of archiving for SA Metal and Waste Control
• Archiving and retrieving of documentation for various departments
• Abide by the regulations as set out in Occupational Health and Safety Act, Company policies and the regulations of the Road Traffic Act.
  
  

Qualifying Criteria

• Grade 12 certificate
• Must have a valid, unendorsed driver’s license with a valid PRDP
• Atleast 8 years of similar experience
• Computer literate –MS office package proficiency
  
  

Qualifying Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of Cape Town and surrounding areas and ability to seamlessly navigate these areas
• Sober habits
• Meticulous, accurate and attentive to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Reliability and consistency
• Deadline driven
• The ability to self-manage with minimal guidance
• Able to meet deadlines for multiple tasks at a time
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to organize and plan carefully
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent standards in execution
  
  

Reporting to: Financial Director

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits Include

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment
  
  

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.