Corporate Driver at PnP

Corporate Driver at PnP


Company
Pick n Pay
Location
Cape Town
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
Role Summary

Responsible for the safe transportation of meat products, supplies and personnel, while providing operational support within the butchery environment. The role requires strict adherence to South African road traffic legislation, food safety standards, and occupational health and safety regulations.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Valid South African Driver's Licence (Code 8 or Code 10; PDP advantageous)

2-5 years driving experience, preferably in food, retail or FMCG environments

Clear criminal and driving record

Physically fit and willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays

Competencies

On-time and accurate deliveries

Vehicle and refrigeration compliance

Adherence to hygiene and safety standards

Low incident and product damage rates

Reliability and teamwork

Additional Information

Combination of driving, cold storage and butchery floor work

Exposure to working with raw meat, refrigeration and cleaning chemicals

Shift-based hours in line with BCEA requirements

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Driving & Distribution

Transport meat products, carcasses, stock, packaging and supplies between suppliers, abattoirs, branches and customers.

Ensure deliveries comply with hygiene, cold-chain and quality standards.

Assist with loading and off-loading using correct manual-handling techniques.

Plan routes efficiently to meet delivery schedules.

Vehicle Care & Maintenance

Conduct daily vehicle inspections including refrigeration units where applicable.

Ensure vehicles are cleaned and sanitised in line with food safety requirements.

Maintain vehicle logbooks, fuel records and delivery documentation.

Report accidents, defects or breakdowns immediately.

Butchery Support Duties

Assist with cleaning of equipment and work areas.

Pack, label and move meat products according to stock rotation procedures (FIFO).

Remove waste in line with hygiene and safety requirements.

Wear required PPE at all times.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Comply with the Road Traffic Act, BCEA and OHS Act requirements.

Follow safe lifting and handling procedures.

Report safety hazards or contamination risks immediately.

Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information

Closing Date: 18 May 2026

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The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
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