Driver: Salesman

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Kokstad; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Salesman Driver to ensure on-time bakery product deliveries, collect payments, and manage sales assets on route. You will visit customers daily, balance trays, and ensure accurate cash handling.

Key requirements include Grade 12, 2–3 years in a similar role, and a valid Code 10 license with PrDP. This is a 6-day position with weekend and holiday shifts, focused on route growth and customer service.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years in a similar role preferred.
• Must have valid Code 10 driver’s license and PrDP.

Responsibilities

• Truck stock and cash
• Visiting of customers daily on route
• Finding new business on route to customers
• Balancing of trays on a daily basis
• Reconciling at site after route
• Banking of cash
• Returning all POD’s

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organising / Planning

Industry (FMCG)

Physical ability

Problem solving

Sense of urgency

Analytical thinking

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Code 10 Driver's License

PrDP

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

The purpose of the Salesman Driver role is to ensure service delivery and bakery sales growth through on time and in full deliveries of products as per customer requirements, collection of payments and bakery sales asset management on daily basis

Key Responsibilities

• Truck stock and cash
• Visiting of customers daily on route
• Finding new business on route to customers
• Balancing of trays on a daily basis
• Reconciling at site after route
• Banking of cash
• Returning all POD’s

Experience and Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• A minimum of 24 months driving experience
• 2-3 years in a similar role
• Must have valid Code 10 driver’s license and PrDP

Skills and Competencies

• Core business processes and capabilities
• Accuracy/ Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Organising / Planning
• Industry (FMCG)
• Physical ability
• Accountability
• Innovation/ Continuous Improvement
• Problem solving
• Supportiveness
• Decision making ability/Analytical thinking
• Sense of urgency / results orientation
  

Working Conditions

• Pressurised environment
• 6-day position
• Required to work Saturdays, Sunday and Public Holidays as per shift roster
• Required to work in alternative areas as required by the business

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: 30 October 2026