Reference: 13904
Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a Driver with a valid car license and motorbike licence for their Lakeside Store in Benoni. You will be responsible for delivering goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
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- Grade 12 / Matric
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- Valid driver’s license (Motoribike and Car)
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- Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts
Advantageous:
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- Previous experience in a similar role
Job Description:
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- Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner
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- Be open to learning the various dispatch functions
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- Ensure the correct products are delivered to the correct customer within the specified time
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- Ensure that fridge line deliveries are prioritized and transported using cooler boxes and cold packs
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- Use the shortest and most efficient route to the customer, and back to the store
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- Return back to the store immediately after delivery, so the vehicle can be utilized for a second or third delivery
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- Ensure that after completion of delivery, that the vehicle is repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock or vehicle
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- Be fully accountable for all damages and losses through the delivery process
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- Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products
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- Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet company standards
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- Follow delivery/pickup instructions from manager
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- Ensure that all collections/store returns / inter-branches are correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area
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- Ensure all delivery paperwork is signed upon delivery
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- Ensure to have the correct names and addresses of customers
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- Ensure all invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet, are available and correctly recorded
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- Ensure all invoices are signed in the correct manner and to report any discrepancies to the relevant manager
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- Comply with the company vehicle policy at all times
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- Complete and maintain an accurate vehicle logbook
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- Process payments on all transactions via EFT and cash
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- Ensure that the vehicle is never unattended during the delivery process
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- Ensure the vehicle is clean and washed
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- Inspect the vehicle for any defects and safe operating conditions before, during and after trips; and report any concerns to the manager
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- Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment
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- Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the National Road Traffic Act
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- Be responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle you drive
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- Create effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies
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- Establish long-term customer relationship through prompt and courteous service
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- Ensure professional behavior when dealing with customers
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- Report customer complaints, compliments, requests to management, and provide feedback
Competencies:
Essential:
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- Strong command of the English language
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- Presentable
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- Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
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- Trustworthy and honest
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- Time management
Advantageous:
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- Bilingual
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- Report bad/suspicious behaviour relating to both staff and customers
Special conditions of employment:
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- Willing and able to work retail hours and/or shifts
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- Willing and able to work outdoors, and in various weather conditions
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- Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
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- Valid driver’s licence (Motorcycle and Car)
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- Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
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- South African citizen
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- Clear credit and criminal records
Remuneration and benefits:
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- Market-related salary
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- Medical aid
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- Provident fund
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- 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.
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Please send your CV to email:recruitment@dischem.co.za
Telephone:
+27 11 589 2200