Senior Delivery Driver | Route Leader & Mentor (Midrand) — Bonuses

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Medical aid

Performance bonuses

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Delivery Driver in the Midrand area of Gauteng. You will be responsible for safely transporting goods, planning efficient routes, and maintaining documentation.

The role expects a strong focus on safety, reliability, and customer service in a fast-paced logistics setting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional driving experience, a Code 10/Code 14 license, and a valid PDP.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional driving experience.
• Strong route planning and navigation skills.
• Knowledge of Midrand, Gauteng area and surrounding regions.
• Excellent vehicle maintenance and safety procedures.
• Customer-centric communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain a medium to heavy-duty delivery vehicle.
• Plan and optimize daily delivery routes to meet deadlines using GPS.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects.
• Load and unload cargo up to 25 kg and secure it for transit.
• Provide excellent customer service and obtain signatures where required.
• Maintain delivery logs and mileage records accurately.
• Adhere to traffic laws and safety policies.
• Mentor junior drivers on best practices and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Mentoring

Education

Code 10/C1 or Code 14/EC1 license

PDP (Professional Driver's Permit)

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Delivery Driver in the Midrand area of Gauteng. You will be responsible for safely transporting goods, planning efficient routes, and maintaining documentation.

The role expects a strong focus on safety, reliability, and customer service in a fast-paced logistics setting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional driving experience, a Code 10/Code 14 license, and a valid PDP.