Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Gqeberha DC has an opportunity available DC Code 08 Drivers to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to  achieve operational excellence, within the Dis-Chem Warehouse. Ensure efficient and accurate delivery of required goods to the correct customer in order and good condition.

Minimum Requirements…
Essential:

• Grade 12 or Senior Certificate with English and Mathematics
• 2 Years relevant experience, in a Distribution, Logistics or Supply Chain Environment
• Valid Driver’s license (code 08) and valid PDP

Job Specification…

• Ensure the right products get delivered to the right store/customer at the right time
  
• Use the shortest and most efficient route to the delivery store and back to the warehouse
• Assist in developing and maintaining an organized and efficient loading and off-loading system
• Adhere to store and/or warehouse loading and unloading policies and procedures
• Verify all TU’s listed on the truck manifest are correctly and accurately offloaded at the store
• Ensure that all collections/store returns/Inter-branches are correctly checked, signed for and returned to the Dispatch area
• Return back to the warehouse immediately after a delivery, so the vehicle can be utilized for a second or third delivery
• Ensure the returns of empty pallets, totes and recyclable cardboard and plastic are accurately recorded and loaded
• Ensure that the next store seal has been correctly applied as recorded on the truck manifest
• Be responsible for the fuel card and filling up with fuel – Fuel card only to be used for the vehicle which the card was allocated to
• Ensure all DLS’s / trip sheets, presented to store management are correct and that they have been signed
• Offload the correct goods for the required store in such a manner as to prevent damages
• Responsible to keep the vehicle clean and washed
• Inspect truck as per weekly vehicle check list for any defects and safe operational conditions daily. Report any concerns to the dispatch manager
  

Competencies
Essential:

• Knowledge of Distribution Centre, logistics and supply chain operations. Have knowledge of the business measures and targets,directly related to own role
  
• English –Read, write and speak. Be able to communicate proactively in order to build co-operative relationships with internal customers
• Listen actively, Trustworthy and honest
• Time management, deadline driven and attention to detail

Special conditions of employment:

• Be able to adapt to working hours according to business needs.
• Be able to work any shift i.e. day, night, weekends, holidays and overtime as per business and operational requirements.
• Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other functions within the department, should the need arise
  
• Physical demands include walking and standing, climbing, kneeling, push and pull objects, lift and move objects , repetitive bending
• South African Citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Certificate of competency in order to operate a tale lift

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, PLEASE 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.