Driver - Pretoria

Description

JOB FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY: DRIVER
1. JOB SUMMARY AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 The Driver and Storeman will be responsible for deliveries, as well as the physical handling ofst ock, inventory control and assisting with the application of proper storekeeping management methods. This function includes but is not limited to:
1.1.1 Receiving stock.
1.1.2 Packing of stock in a correct and safe manner.
1.1.3 Ensuring that the warehouse is kept clean and tidy at all times.
1.1.4 Assisting customers with loading orders.
1.1.5 Deliveries to customers. Effective and expedient deliveries using the most efficient routes, ensuring proper time keeping and adhering to all road rules and regulations.
1.1.6 Loading and offloading stock.
1.1.7 Ensuring that stock being dispatched to customers is correct according to delivery notes.
1.1.8 Ensuring that delivery notes are signed correctly by customers and that copies thereof are returned and submitted to the administration department.
1.1.9 Collection of orders from local suppliers. Effective and expedient collections using the most efficient routes, ensuring proper time keeping and adhering to all road rules
and regulations.
1.1.10 General maintenance of the vehicle (i.e. fill fuel tank of vehicle, maintain the correct tyre pressure, keeping the vehicle clean and tidy, and washing the vehicle).
1.1.11 Indicating to the Office Coordinator when the vehicle is due for a service and/or repair.
1.1.12 Handling of all relevant paperwork and submitting same to the administration department (i.e. petrol slips, toll fees slips etc.).
1.1.13 Assisting with stock take.
1.1.14 Attending to any other related tasks on an ad hoc basis. 
4. SKILLS and REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
4.1 Organisational skills.
4.2 Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
4.3 Good communication and interpersonal skills.
5. REQUIRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
5.1 Attention to detail.
5.2 Ability to prioritise.
5.3 Sense of urgency and time management.
5.4 Self-driven and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
5.5 Flexibility to manage more than one task at any given time.
5.6 Ability to use common warehouse machinery and equipment.
5.7 Ability to maintain systematic stock records and inventories.