Specialized Medical Courier – Precise Pharma & Lab Deliveries

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contractor rates

Medical logistics experience

Modern fleet with safety features

PPE provided

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Specialized Courier Driver to operate temperature-controlled transport for medical supplies in and around Centurion, Gauteng. You will ensure safe handling of pharmaceuticals and lab specimens, maintaining cold-chain integrity and timely deliveries.

The role requires a clean driving record, 4+ years driving, and experience with sensitive materials in healthcare settings. Flexibility for weekend shifts and strong communication with dispatch are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Code 10 (C1) or Code 14 (EC) driver’s license with a PrDP.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional driving experience, with at least 2 years in courier or specialized transport.
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive materials, preferably in healthcare/pharmaceutical context.
• Clean driving record with no more than two minor traffic violations in the past three years.
• Excellent knowledge of Centurion, Gauteng area and surrounding medical centers.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles equipped for temperature-sensitive transport.
• Deliver medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory specimens to hospitals, clinics, and research facilities in and around Centurion, Gauteng.
• Maintain strict adherence to regulatory requirements for handling and transporting medical goods, including cold chain management.
• Ensure all deliveries are made within specified timeframes, with flexibility for urgent consignments.
• Conduct thorough vehicle checks before and after each shift, ensuring safety standards.
• Maintain detailed logs of deliveries, including temperature readings and proof of delivery.
• Handle sensitive documents and specimens with care and confidentiality.
• Respond professionally to issues or emergencies during transit, following protocols.
• Provide exceptional customer service to healthcare professionals and facility staff.
• Regularly communicate with dispatch team regarding route status and delays.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safe driving

Customer service

Background check

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Specialized Courier Driver to operate temperature-controlled transport for medical supplies in and around Centurion, Gauteng. You will ensure safe handling of pharmaceuticals and lab specimens, maintaining cold-chain integrity and timely deliveries.

The role requires a clean driving record, 4+ years driving, and experience with sensitive materials in healthcare settings. Flexibility for weekend shifts and strong communication with dispatch are essential.