CJ Driver - CJ Speciality (Midrand)

CJ Driver - CJ Speciality (Midrand)


Company
Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
3 days ago
Via
Jobrapido.com

Job Description
Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a reliable and customer-oriented individual to join our team as a CJ Courier Driver. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering packages and documents to designated locations in a safe and timely manner. The Courier Driver will be required to follow all traffic laws and maintain a professional and courteous demeanor while interacting with clients and customers. Minimum Requirements: Essential: Grade 12 / Matric Valid License Code 8 Minimum of 2 years relevant door-to-door experience Advantageous: PDP License Job Description: Delivery: 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 destination and back to the warehouse. Adhere to warehouse loading and unloading policies and procedures. Ensure that all deliveries are correctly checked and signed for by the client. Be fully accountable for all damages and losses throughout the delivery process. Ensure to act as a professional representative of the company and adhering to the company uniform policy. Ensure that the vehicle is loaded as per the delivery log sheet and company procedures. Offload the correct goods for the required practice in such a manner as to prevent damages. Assist with the unpacking where required. To indicate every stop on the daily Driver Trip Sheets when required. To take used boxes to allocated bins at the Distribution Centre as and when required. Reporting: Ensure all Proof of Deliverys are presented to the Call Centre Clerk are correct and that they have been signed. Present a copy of each signed DLS/Truck manifest, to management after each days deliveries. Ensure all discrepancies and any issues regarding the delivery are accurately recorded on the DLS and co-signed. Ensure that all Proof of Deliverys are given to the Call Centre Clerk for capturing. Communication: To communicate with the Courier Call Centre clerk regarding any discrepancies with clients address. Vehicle Maintenance: Inspect vehicle as per weekly vehicle check list for any defects and safe operational conditions daily. 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. Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment. Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the road traffic act. Be liable for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle he/ she is driving. Be responsible for the excess of insurance if found guilty of negligence. General: Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures. Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations. Competencies: Essential: Knowledge of Distribution Centre Communication Skills Presentable Effective engagement with customers, management and staff Trustworthy and honest Time management Advantageous: Bilingual Special conditions of employment: Willing and able to work outdoors, and in various weather conditions Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to Valid License Code 8 Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store South African citizen Clear credit and criminal records 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-Chems approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chems Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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Q What is the national minimum wage for code 10 and 14 truck drivers in South Africa from 1 March 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for drivers is R32.50 per hour from 1 March 2026. This equates to R6 500 per month for a 200-hour month with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week.
Q Do foreign nationals need a work visa to apply for driver jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Home Affairs, foreign nationals require a valid General Work Visa or Critical Skills Work Visa before starting any driver employment in 2026. The visa must be endorsed for the specific occupation and employer on the quota list.
Q What PrDP and experience are required for bus and truck driver vacancies in South Africa?
As per the Department of Transport, applicants need a valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) category P or D plus at least 24 months driving experience on the relevant vehicle code. A Grade 10 certificate and clean criminal record are also mandatory.
Q Which documents must be submitted when applying for a driver post through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, valid driverโ€™s licence, PrDP, recent tax clearance, and proof of residence dated within three months. All documents must be uploaded via the ESSA online portal before 31 December 2026.
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