Driver Assistant

Lactalis South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy company in Cape Town is seeking a Driver Assistant. The successful candidate will support the driver by managing stock, loading trucks, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates must have Grade 10 or equivalent and at least one year of experience as a truck or van assistant. The role requires good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Willingness to work shifts and overtime is necessary.

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience as truck or van assistant.
• Must be able to read & write.
• Punctuality and attendance reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver in checking the stock.
• Load the truck with stock, pull out orders as per the invoices for stores.
• Ensure compliance to health and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 10 or Equivalent

Job description

Role Purpose,

Join Lactalis at our site in Cape Town DC and take on the challenge of a Driver Assistant. Successful candidates must have Grade 10 or equivalent. This exciting career opportunity at Lactalis SA will enable you to play your part in ensuring that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its

growth in South Africa.

, Requirements,

• Grade 10 or Equivalent.
• At least one year's experience as truck or van assistant.
• Must be able to read & write.
• Able to work in the cold room environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be willing to work shifts and overtime if required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
  
  

Punctuality and attendance reliability.

, Duties and Responsibilities,

• Assist the driver in checking the stock,
• Load the truck with stock, pull out orders as per the invoices for stores.
• Ensure that the correct quantities are given to the stores at the delivery point.
• Check returns against goods returns, guide the driver at the rear of the truck whilst he reverses the truck.
• Ensure that the truck is kept clean & tidy after the route is completed.
• Ensure compliance to health and safety standards