Driver/Assistant

Driver/Assistant


Company
PLT
Location
Cape Town
Posted
1 month ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
Job description

A vacancy for a Driver/ Assistant is available at an established Catering and Food Services company based in Observatory in Cape-Town.

Requirements:
• Driver's License.
• Minimum 5 years driving experience in Cape-Town
• Matric certification
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Experience doing basic administration tasks.
• Computer literacy
• Previous driving experience within the hospitality sector will be an advantage

DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
• Deliveries and collections in a timely manner.
• Deal with inquiries / orders both via telephone and email.
• Ad hoc duties

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R6000 p/month

Contract: 3-month contract (with a permanent position possibility)

Expected Start Date: Immediate

Education:
• High School (matric) (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R6 000,00 per month

Education:
• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:
• driving: 5 years (Preferred)

Location:
• Cape Town, Western Cape 7925 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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