Local Delivery Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Career growth

Vehicle fleet access

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Local Delivery Specialist to enhance the Durban distribution network. You will deliver goods to business and residential locations within the region, serving as an ambassador for service excellence.

The role requires reliability, strong navigational skills, and active engagement with the Durban community to ensure smooth commerce. You will handle deliveries, maintain vehicle readiness, and assist customers while reporting on daily activities and complying with safety

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (Code 08/EB) required.
• Minimum 2 years of delivery or driving experience.
• Good knowledge of Durban and surrounding areas.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Execute timely and safe deliveries to designated customer locations.
• Confirm orders at pickup and verify delivery details on completion.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of the delivery vehicle.
• Provide professional assistance to customers for delivery inquiries.
• Report daily on routes, times, and challenges encountered.
• Adhere to traffic regulations and company safety protocols.

Skills

Delivery experience

Valid driver's license

Knowledge of Durban

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Our client requires a professional Local Delivery Specialist to enhance their distribution network in Durban . This position involves the critical task of delivering goods to various business and residential locations within the specified region, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction. You will be an ambassador for the company, making direct contact with clients and representing their commitment to service excellence. The successful candidate will be dependable, possess strong navigational skills, and thrive in a role that keeps them actively engaged within the vibrant Durban community, contributing to the smooth flow of commerce.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute timely and safe deliveries of products to designated customer locations.
• Confirm orders upon pickup and verify delivery details upon completion.
• Maintain the cleanliness and operational readiness of the delivery vehicle.
• Provide professional assistance to customers, handling delivery-related inquiries.
• Report daily on delivery activities, including routes, times, and any challenges encountered.
• Adhere to all traffic regulations and company safety protocols.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license (Code 08/EB or higher).
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in delivery or a related driving role.
• Good knowledge of Durban and its surrounding areas.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• Good physical condition for handling packages.
• Excellent communication and customer service aptitude.

Benefits

• Competitive annual remuneration.
• Opportunity for career growth within the logistics sector.
• Access to a well-maintained vehicle fleet.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Contribution towards medical aid.