Empact Group Driver (Benoni)

Job Description

he Main Purpose of the job

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable driver to join our dynamic team! If you have a valid driver’s license and a passion for excellent service, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting products/equipment to and from various locations, as well as providing support for deliveries and pickups for customers. You will also assist with other driving-related tasks as required by daily operations of the business.

Education and Experience required:

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Previous experience as a Driver in a similar environment is preferred.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage delivery schedules efficiently. Ability to handle and drive various types of vehicles, including cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• High level of professionalism and reliability.
• Ability to handle basic vehicle maintenance checks (e.g., oil level, tire pressure, fluid levels).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and able to assist with equipment movement and other physical tasks when required.                                                               

Personal Attributes:

• Punctual, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Good interpersonal skills and customer service-focused.
• Positive attitude, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Key areas of responsibilities:

• Planning and carrying out cost-effective, timely deliveries.

• Checking the correctness of the delivery documents and cheques/cash received from customers.
• Completing of log sheets, reading delivery documents and maps and communicating effectively with internal staff and customers.
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices in respect of the vehicles driven.
• Pack and unpack items/goods to be stocked in storeroom.
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner.
• Examine and inspect stock item for wear or defects, reporting damage to supervisor.
• Receive and count stock items, reporting discrepancies to supervisor
• Mark stock items as and when needed.
• Ensure correct documentation is available when receiving or dispatching stock. Report disparities immediately to supervisor.

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information that you provide to the Company will be held and/ or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. In either event, storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPI”).