SUMMARY:
Driver - Cape Town, Western Cape
POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Driver / All-rounder
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Production Manager
Location: Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, Western Cape
Seeking a responsible , organized and versatile driver / all-rounder to assist finance, admin, procurement and production departments.
Responsibilities:
- Operate company vehicle(s) to make collections & deliveries
- Action deliveries / collections in a timely fashion
- Planning cost effective route for collection / delivery
- Assist with loading & unloading vehicles (dispatch)
- Complete pre & post vehicle checks on daily basis – complete checklist
- Ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance of vehicle(s) in your care
- Report any accidents / incidents immediately
- Doing monthly purchases / collection of office consumables (Coffee, Tea, Sugar etc.)
- Facilitate financial transaction(s) with banks, (Petty cash)
- Renewal of vehicle licenses for fleet vehicles at traffic department(s)
- Refuel vehicle(s) if and when required
- Willing and able to assist in other departments when not required to do drivers function
- Ability to do long distance trips if & when required. (Include sleeping out.)
- Collection & delivery of cherry picker(s) to site(s) if and when required
- Willing & able to work after hours
Requirements:
- Grade 12/Matric certificate or equivalent required.
- Well presented, trustworthy & responsible
- Have own mobile smartphone
- Valid Drivers License – EB 08 – experienced Code 10 &PDP would be advantageous
- Medically fit
- Clean driving record
- Minimum 3 to 5 years related experience
Skill Set Requirements:
- Thorough understanding of production operations requirements
- Polite & professional disposition
- Excellent navigational skills
- Good knowledge of traffic laws, safety regulations & city routes
- Strong commitment to driving safety
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational & time management skills
- Attention to detail(s)
- Ability to prioritize tasks and execute in timely manner
- Ability to make calculated judgement calls
- Ability to converse with customers, vendors & service providers
- Physically fit to lift / load / offload heavy goods
Remuneration:
Remuneration will depend on experience but will be elaborated on at interview stage.
