Truck Driver

Westfalia Fruit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce supplier in Gauteng is seeking a qualified Truck Driver to transport fresh produce to customer distribution centers while ensuring safety and product quality. Ideal candidates will have a valid code 14 Drivers license, 2–3 years of truck driving experience, and familiarity with safety regulations. The role offers competitive remuneration and benefits including provident fund and medical aid.

Benefits

Provident fund

Insured benefits

Medical aid

Annual bonus option

Qualifications

• Valid code 14 Drivers license with a valid PDP.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in truck driving, preferably in the fresh produce or FMCG industry.
• Experience handling perishable goods is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and offload produce at customer distribution centers.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Complete delivery notes and submit documentation timely.
• Interact professionally with customers during deliveries.

Skills

Truck driving

Customer interaction

Safety compliance

Route optimization

Education

Grade 12

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Overview

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets.

Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – days a year & across the globe. With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognized as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Westfalia Fruit Products, situated in Gauteng, Kempton Park, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced: Truck Driver.

Purpose of the role

To transport fresh produce from the factory to customers distribution centers in a safe and effective manner while preserving product quality and adhering to safety requirements. This includes making sure that deliveries and supplier pickups happen on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Transportation & Delivery: Load, transport, and offload produce at customer DC; follow the delivery schedule and optimize routes to ensure on-time deliveries; verify delivery notes against orders before departure.
• Vehicle Maintenance & Safety: Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; report any vehicle maintenance issues; keep the vehicle clean and compliant with food safety regulations; comply with Safety & Traffic Regulations; adhere to all road safety and traffic laws; follow company policies on safe driving and handling of goods; maintain updated driving licenses and permits.
• Documentation & Reporting: Complete delivery notes, LM and fuel usage reports accurately; submit all documentation from the client to the operations / logistics team timely.
• Customer Service: Interact professionally with customers during deliveries; report customer concerns regarding deliveries and report issues to management.

Education & Experience

Education: Grade 12.

Experience: Valid code 14 Drivers license with a valid PDP. Minimum 2–3 years of experience in truck driving, preferably in the fresh produce or FMCG industry. Experience handling perishable goods is an advantage. Familiarity with GPS navigation and route planning. Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.

Behavioural Competencies

• Person of integrity, passion for work, responsible and reliable.
• Punctual and time conscious.
• Safety-conscious and compliant with regulations.
• Professional and courteous when dealing with customers and suppliers.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.

Benefits

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus. The closing date for applications will be 26 September.

NB: Should you not receive correspondence 30 October, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.