Store Driver - Gateway

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Store Driver for their Gateway Store. To deliver goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner while upholding the Dis-Chem quality standards.

• Grade 12 – Matric or Senior Certificate and Valid Driver’s Licence

• Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe, and courteous manner
• Ensure fridge line deliveries are prioritised and transported using cooler boxes and cold packs
• Use the shortest and most efficient route to the customer and back to the Distribution Centre and/or Store
• Return to the store immediately after a delivery, so that the vehicle can be utilised for a second or third delivery
• Prevent stock or vehicle damage by repacking the vehicle at completion of deliveries
• Be fully accountable for all damages and losses throughout the delivery process
• Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products
• Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet Dis-Chem requirements
• Follow delivery/pickup instructions from management
• Ensure that collections/store returns/inter-branch transfers are correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area
• Ensure that delivery paperwork is signed upon delivery
• Have the correct names, contact details and addresses of customers before leaving on a delivery trip
• Process payments on all transaction via EFT and cash payment options
• Ensure the vehicle is never left unattended during the delivery process and ensure that it’s regularly cleaned and washed
• Inspect vehicle for any defects and safe operational conditions before, during and after trips and report any concerns to the manager
• Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment
• Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the road traffic act and take responsibility for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle being driven
• Maintain effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies
• Establish long-term customer relationships through providing a prompt and courteous service
• Uphold professional behaviour when dealing with customers
• Report customer complaints, and requests, and give accurate feedback to management.

• Knowledge of retail operations and administration
• Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to
• Comprehending fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language
• Addresses customer questions in a timely manner
• Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures.

• Driver license and own reliable transport
• South African Citizen
• Be able to work retail hours
• MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating

• Market-related salary
• Staff Account
• Medical Aid
• Provident Fund

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.