Dis-Chem Pharmacies Distribution Centre KZN has an opportunity available for a DC Driver (Code 10).The main purpose of this position is to deliver goods to customers in a timely, productive, and professional manner while upholding Dis-Chem quality standards.

Minimum Requirements…
Essential:

• Grade 12 - Matric or Senior Certificate and valid Code 10 Drivers Licence with PDP
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience as Driver

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
• Verify all shipments listed on the relevant delivery documents and ensure that it is correctly and
  accurately off-loaded at the delivery site
• Ensure that all collections/store returns/Inter-branches are correctly packed, sealed, checked, signed
  for and returned to the relevant debriefing area
• Responsible for the loading and offloading of shipments, returns/inter-branches, empty pallets, totes,
  waste material and equipment at the relevant debriefing area
• Adhere to warehouse loading and offloading policies and procedures the relevant tracking and delivery
  system processes and instructions
• Ensure the returns of empty pallets, totes and recyclable cardboard, plastic and equipment are
  accurately
• Offload the correct goods at the required location in such a manner as to prevent damages
• Ensure that the vehicle is never left unattended during the delivery process
• Responsible to keep the vehicle clean and washed
• Inspect vehicle for any defects and safe operational conditions before, during and after trips and report
  any concerns to the manager
• Be responsible for the fuel card and ensure that the card is only used for the vehicle which the card
  was allocated to.

Competencies
Essential:

• Knowledge of South African road rules and regulations
  
• Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to
• Conveys ideas and facts verbally using language
• Addresses customers questions in a timely manner
• Recognises the need for procedures and follows relevant procedures
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves
  results with little oversight
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Special conditions of employment:

• South African or valid work permit
• MIE, no criminal record, and clear credit rating
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport
• Physical efforts - Heavy lifting and moving of boxes
  
  

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.