Professional Truck Driver - Safe Deliveries & Logistics

Tailormade Solution; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Johannesburg is seeking a truck driver responsible for completing daily vehicle checklists and ensuring safe driving practices. The ideal candidate will report any mechanical defects, maintain communication with the Despatch Manager, and adhere to traffic regulations. Responsibilities also include safeguarding company assets and ensuring deliveries are made punctually. This role is crucial for the safety of goods in transit and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing daily vehicle checklist and reporting any defects to management immediately.
• Immediately report any mechanical or other defects detected while driving.
• Adhere to all company and traffic rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and safe driving of trucks in line with the Road Traffic Act.
• Ensure the safety of goods in transit and deliver at the scheduled destination.
• Responsible for all necessary daily paperwork and signatures required on invoices and other documents.
• Maintain constant communication with the Despatch Manager regarding traffic issues, customer related delays.
• Take full responsibility for all stock loaded and off loaded.
• Responsible for the safeguarding of company assets and ensuring the vehicle is locked and secured at each stop.
• Execute instructions as directed by the Despatch Manager.
• Ensure the vehicle is filled up with fuel at the required fuel stations indicated by the Despatch Manager.
• Ensure all fuel transaction slips are returned to the Despatch Manager.

Job description

A logistics company based in Johannesburg is seeking a truck driver responsible for completing daily vehicle checklists and ensuring safe driving practices. The ideal candidate will report any mechanical defects, maintain communication with the Despatch Manager, and adhere to traffic regulations. Responsibilities also include safeguarding company assets and ensuring deliveries are made punctually. This role is crucial for the safety of goods in transit and compliance with company policies.