Driver Assistant

Assign Services (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a capable Driver Assistant in Cape Town to transport and deliver goods. The successful candidate will ensure road safety compliance and timely deliveries while maintaining an effective communication flow with supervisors. Ideal for motivated individuals with strong problem-solving skills and a Driver's License.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in Warehousing / Driver Assistant.
• Must be physically fit for long hours and heavy cargo.
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence.

Responsibilities

• Assist truck driver with loading/unloading stock in a timely manner.
• Ensure vehicle checklist completion and report damages immediately.
• Maintain constant communication regarding delivery status and challenges.

Skills

Knowledge of road safety regulations

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

Code 10 driver’s License with valid PrDP

Job description

Our client is seeking the services of a highly capable Driver Assistant to be based in Cape Town.

The incumbent will be a responsible Driver Assistant, transporting and delivering Finished Goods to clients. Ensuring compliance with road safety regulations, company standards, and client requirements at all times.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Business Development Manager. The incumbent must have previous experience as driver / warehouse assistant. While interacting professionally with clients the incumbent will be responsible for safely transporting Finished Products to clients and ensuring damaged free on time in full deliveries.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

• Ensure your vehicle check list is completed and submitted to the supervisor at the beginning of every shift. Report any damages immediately.
• Your delivery notebook together with the relevant checklists must be completed in full for every load and the stock recorded correctly.
• Ensure the relevant quality checks are performed as per procedure.
• Assist truck driver in making sure your load is secured, and that it is properly loaded by the third party to prevent damage to your truck.
• Ensure you action all request promptly and that you report any challenges immediately.
• Maintain constant communication with your supervisor regarding traffic issues, customer related delays etc.
• Ensure you offload and load as soon as possible.
• Assist in oversee the forklift drivers and ensure the stock is checked and correct.
• Ensure loading and offloading of stock onto your vehicle is done timeously to avoid any delays.
• Ensure that your documents or Invoices for each load, and that you check and ensure the stock corresponds with the documentation before departing. No stock will be allowed to leave the premises without invoice.
• Ensure you adhere to all safety regulations as per the induction training that you received.
• Ensure you adhere to the Road Traffic Act.
• Ensure your truck is washed regularly and kept clean.
• Report any damages, accidents or incidents immediately.
• Perform any other duties as require and assigned to you.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Code 10 driver’s License with valid PrDP (Advantage)
• 1-2 years’ experience in Warehousing / Driver Assistant
• Physical fitness (able to handle long hours and heavy cargo)
• Knowledge of road safety regulations
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively across the organisation.

RELATION TO OTHERS :

• Internal : Operations Managers, Safety and Risk Personnel (SHEQ), Admin and Financial Departments, Human Resources, Sales Departments.
• External : Clients

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Self-starter, energetic and highly motivated individual with superior analytical capabilities and an intense desire to identify and solve problems.
• A person with excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
• A person with high integrity and able to make decisions under pressure.
• A person that is prepared to work outside normal working hours.