Local Area Delivery Driver

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Regular working hours

Advancement opportunities

Local community focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a friendly Local Area Delivery Driver to serve Soweto and surrounding neighborhoods. You will navigate local routes, deliver packages with care, and act as a positive brand ambassador in the Gauteng region.

The role offers regular hours, a company vehicle for deliveries, and opportunities for advancement within the company. A valid Code 10 license and knowledge of Soweto are essential, with a focus on reliability and customer service.

Qualifications

• Valid Code 10 driver's license with a clean driving history.
• Proven delivery driving or similar customer-facing experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Soweto and surrounding Gauteng roads.
• Ability to lift and carry packages up to 15 kg.
• Strong punctuality and reliability.
• Good communication and a customer-friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a delivery vehicle on local Soweto routes.
• Load and unload packages with care.
• Provide courteous and efficient service to customers on delivery.
• Record delivery details accurately (customer confirmations, exceptions).
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the delivery vehicle.
• Follow traffic laws and company safety procedures.

Skills

Clean driving record

Soweto local knowledge

Customer service

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a friendly and efficient Local Area Delivery Driver to serve the community of Soweto and its surrounding neighborhoods. This role is central to our client's commitment to prompt and reliable service, ensuring goods are delivered to customers with care and professionalism. You will be navigating familiar local routes, interacting with a diverse customer base, and acting as a positive brand ambassador. The ideal candidate possesses a clean driving record, excellent knowledge of the local area, and a strong sense of responsibility. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a stable position within the community, contributing directly to customer satisfaction in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a delivery vehicle on designated local routes within Soweto.
• Load and unload packages, ensuring items are handled with care.
• Provide courteous and efficient service to customers upon delivery.
• Accurately record delivery details, including customer confirmations and any exceptions.
• Maintain the cleanliness and basic upkeep of the delivery vehicle.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and company safety procedures.

Requirements

• Valid Code 10 driver's license with a clean driving history.
• Proven experience in delivery driving or a similar customer-facing role.
• Excellent knowledge of Soweto and the surrounding Gauteng road networks.
• Ability to lift and carry packages of moderate weight (up to 15 kg).
• Strong punctuality and reliability.
• Good communication skills and a customer-friendly demeanor.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with potential for tips.
• Regular working hours and predictable shifts.
• Company vehicle provided for all deliveries.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• A supportive team environment focused on local service.