Richards Bay Delivery Driver - Local Routes, PDP Ready

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Provident fund

Annual leave

Sick leave

Safety training

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a reliable Delivery Driver to operate in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive a delivery van, plan routes, and ensure secure, timely deliveries to customers and businesses.

Requirements include a valid Code 10 C1 license with PDP, at least 2 years' experience, strong local knowledge, good communication, and a clean driving record. You must pass a background check and be able to lift up to 25 kg.

Qualifications

• Valid South African Code 10 (C1) driver's license with PDP.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a delivery driver, preferably with parcels or FMCG.
• Excellent knowledge of Richards Bay and surrounding KwaZulu-Natal areas, including street layouts and navigation.
• Clean driving record with no major traffic violations.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg and spend extended periods driving.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer interaction.
• Reliable, punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Pass background check.
• Familiarity with GPS devices and delivery scanners.

Responsibilities

• Operate a delivery van or light commercial vehicle safely.
• Deliver packages to customers on designated routes in Richards Bay.
• Plan and execute daily delivery routes to meet delivery timeframes.
• Load and unload packages and secure them.
• Obtain signatures and confirm deliveries electronically.
• Provide exceptional customer service during deliveries.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections.
• Report vehicle issues or incidents to supervisor.
• Maintain delivery records and report discrepancies.
• Adhere to traffic laws and safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

GPS navigation

Tools

Delivery scanner

GPS devices

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a reliable Delivery Driver to operate in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive a delivery van, plan routes, and ensure secure, timely deliveries to customers and businesses.

Requirements include a valid Code 10 C1 license with PDP, at least 2 years' experience, strong local knowledge, good communication, and a clean driving record. You must pass a background check and be able to lift up to 25 kg.