Delivery Driver - Local Routes

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company vehicle provided

Stable full-time employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking reliable Delivery Drivers to join the Soweto operations team. This on-site role involves safely delivering goods to customers along local routes and serving as the face of the company.

A physically demanding but rewarding position, it requires navigational skills, excellent customer service, and adherence to traffic and safety regulations. The role offers a stable full-time employment with regular hours, a company vehicle for deliveries, health insurance, and overtime

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Previous delivery experience is preferred.
• Must be able to navigate local areas effectively.
• Ability to lift and carry packages and stay fit for daily duties.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Operate a company vehicle safely and deliver goods to customers.
• Plan and follow efficient routes per schedules.
• Load and unload packages with care and ensure securing.
• Obtain proof of delivery signatures and maintain logs.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Delivery experience

Local navigation

Physical fitness

Time management

Customer service

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for reliable and efficient Delivery Drivers to join their operations team in the Soweto area. This on-site role involves the safe and timely delivery of goods to customers along designated local routes. You will be the face of our client's company, interacting directly with customers and ensuring a positive delivery experience. This is a physically demanding but rewarding position for individuals who enjoy driving, have excellent navigational skills, and are committed to providing exceptional customer service while adhering to all traffic and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a company vehicle safely and responsibly to deliver goods to customers.
• Plan and follow the most efficient routes for deliveries, adhering to schedules.
• Load and unload packages, ensuring they are handled with care and are properly secured.
• Obtain proof of delivery signatures and maintain accurate delivery logs.
• Provide excellent customer service during delivery interactions.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and maintenance.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Proven experience as a delivery driver or in a similar role is preferred.
• Good knowledge of the local area and navigation skills.
• Physical ability to lift and carry packages, sometimes heavy ones.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Stable full-time employment with regular working hours.
• Health insurance and other standard employee benefits.
• Company vehicle provided for all deliveries.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for consistent work.