Driver Code10 (Kimberley)
via VMD Admin · Kimberley, Northern Cape
- Pay
- Market related
- Type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Wholesale & Retail Trade
- Closes
- in 30 days
- Recruiter
- VMD Admin · All jobs at VMD Admin
About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible to operates mid-sized commercial vehicles (Code C1, typically 3,500 kg to 16,000 kg Gross Vehicle Mass) to transport goods, stock, or equipment safely between warehouses and customer destinations.
- Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance: Conduct pretrip and post-trip safety checks, complete vehicle inspection sheets, check oil/water/tires, and record start and end kilometers in the logbook.
- Route Planning & Execution: Plan and execute multidrop delivery routes efficiently, managing time schedules to meet daily delivery targets.
- Loading & Offloading: Supervise and assist with loading and unloading stock, ensuring goods are properly secured to prevent damage during transit.
- Stock & Documentation Verification: Verify that the correct items, quantities, and invoices match the delivery notes, and have customers or store managers check and sign off on delivered stock.
- Communication & Dispatch: Communicate regularly with the dispatch office or transport coordinator regarding traffic delays, route changes, or undelivered parcels.
- Customer Service & Compliance: Maintain a professional demeanor, adhere strictly to South African road traffic regulations, and handle cashon-delivery or returns processing if required.
What they're looking for
- Driver’s License: A valid South African Code 10 (C1) driver's license.
- Professional Driving Permit (PrDP / PDP): Mandatory legal permit for operating commercial or public transport vehicles.
- Experience: 2 to 3+ years of proven driving or commercial delivery experience.
- Skills: Basic map and route knowledge, physical fitness for handling cargo, and reliable time management.
- Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong problemsolving abilities.
- A commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction.