TRAFFIC North West

Store Driver - Mooirivier Junction

Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Motorbike Driver for their KZN - Umhlanga region. You will be responsible for delivering goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner while upholding Dis-Chem quality standards.

Minimum Requirements Essential
  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • Valid driver's license
  • Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts
Advantageous
  • Previous experience in a similar role
Job Description Delivery
  • Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner.
  • Be willing to learn all the different dispatch functions.
  • The correct products must be delivered to the correct customer within the specified time.
  • Fridge line deliveries must be prioritized 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 back to the store immediately after delivery, so the vehicle can be utilized for a second or third delivery.
  • After completion of deliveries, the vehicle must be repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock or vehicle.
  • Be fully accountable for all damage 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.
Administration
  • All collections/store returns/inter-branch transfers must be correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area.
  • All delivery paperwork must be signed upon delivery.
  • Have the correct names, contact details and addresses of customers before leaving on a delivery trip.
  • All invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet must be available and correctly recorded.
  • All invoices must be signed in the correct manner and report any discrepancies to the relevant manager.
  • Always comply with the Dis-Chem vehicles policy.
  • Complete and maintain an accurate vehicle logbook.
  • Process payments on all transactions via EFT and Cash payment options.
Vehicle Maintenance
  • The vehicle must never be left unattached during the delivery process.
  • Responsible for keeping the vehicle clean and washed.
  • Inspect vehicles for any defects and safe operational conditions before, during and after trips and report any concern to the manager.
  • Report on all accidents and incidents involved as per the road traffic act.
  • Be responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle he/she is driving.
Customer Service
  • Maintain effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies.
  • Establish long-term customer relationships through providing prompt and courteous service.
  • Uphold professional behavior when dealing with customers.
  • Report customer complaints, and requests, and give accurate feedback to management.
General
  • Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that the store is always clean and tidy.
  • Adhere to all applicable Dis-Chem policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Competencies Essential
  • English - Read, write, and speak well. Oral Communication, Listening and Document use.
  • Be trustworthy and honesty. Time Management, Client service, Interpersonal relations, Interpersonal awareness, Thoroughness, organization sensitivity, identification with management, cooperations and customer orientation.
  • Be self-motivated and deadline driven. Creative thinking, ethics, Even temperament, Initiative, Personal credibility, Results oriented, Accountability, attention to detail, workmanship, Result-orientedness, learning ability, need to achieve, integrity, initiative, insight, energy, Focus on Quality, Conduct and Target and Deadline driven.
  • Be able to drive a manual or automatic vehicle, customer service.
Special conditions of employment
  • Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other function within the department, should the need arise
  • Must be in good physical health this includes good eyesight
  • South African citizen
  • MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
  • Driver's license and own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits
  • Market-related salary
  • Medical aid
  • Provident fund
  • Staff account

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.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$35,420/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Service Orientation Complex Problem Solving
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