Local Delivery Driver - Goods Transport

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Driver training

Well-maintained fleet

Stable role

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a dependable Local Delivery Driver to ensure efficient, safe delivery of goods within the local area.

Responsibilities include driving a company vehicle, checking the vehicle, loading/unloading cargo, and delivering with excellent customer service while complying with traffic laws and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Valid South African Code 10 (or equivalent) driver's license with a clean record.
• Previous delivery driver experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the Polokwane road network.
• Physical fitness to load/unload goods.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily delivery schedules in the Polokwane area.
• Inspect delivery vehicle for safe operating condition.
• Load and unload cargo securely.
• Provide courteous service to customers at delivery points.
• Maintain delivery logs and report issues promptly.
• Adhere to traffic laws and company safety protocols.

Skills

Driver's license

Delivery experience

Road knowledge

Physical fitness

Customer service

Reliability

Professional attitude

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dependable and experienced Local Delivery Driver to join their team in Polokwane . This role is essential for ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of goods within the local area and surrounding regions. You will be responsible for operating a company vehicle, adhering to all traffic laws, and providing excellent service to customers. The ideal candidate possesses a thorough knowledge of the Polokwane road network, a strong commitment to punctuality, and the physical ability to handle various types of cargo, playing a key role in the local distribution network.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily delivery schedules accurately and efficiently throughout the Polokwane area.
• Conduct routine checks on the delivery vehicle to ensure it is in safe operating condition.
• Load and unload items with care, ensuring proper handling and securing of all cargo.
• Provide courteous and professional service to customers at the point of delivery.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs, reporting any issues or deviations promptly.
• Adhere strictly to all traffic regulations and company safety protocols.

Requirements

• Valid South African driver's license (Code 10 or equivalent) with a clean driving record.
• Demonstrated experience as a delivery driver or in a similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Polokwane road network and surrounding areas.
• Physical fitness to handle the loading and unloading of goods.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a professional attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for overtime pay.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for driver training and professional development.
• Access to a fleet of well-maintained delivery vehicles.
• A stable role within a respected local transport company.