Driver & Merchandiser — 1 Ton Bakkie
Company
eBakkie (Pty) Ltd
Location
Polokwane
Posted
20 hours ago
Via
via Jooble
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Job Description
Reporting to the transport manager, the Driver & Merchandiser — 1 Ton Bakkie will support a growing e-commerce fulfilment business in Polokwane, Limpopo. The position calls for someone who knows their way around the area and plans routes efficiently.
Hard work and a clean record are noticed and rewarded with real advancement. The team prides itself on on-time delivery and consistently meeting customer commitments. It is a practical, fast-moving environment where no two days on the road look quite the same. We would love to see your CV if this role speaks to you.
You will work to daily delivery targets in a fast-moving distribution environment.
Responsibilities
• Assist with stock loading at the depot and confirm orders before departure.
• Reconcile cash-on-delivery payments and returns with the office at shift end.
• Plan the most efficient route to complete all drops within the working day.
• Capture accurate proof of delivery and resolve short or damaged deliveries on the spot.
• Load and unload goods safely and verify quantities against delivery documentation.
• Carry out daily safety checks on the bakkie or 1.5 ton truck and keep it clean and roadworthy.
• Deliver stock to customers, retail stores, and branches along a set daily route.
Requirements
• Comfortable driving a 1 ton bakkie or 1.5 ton truck on daily multi-drop routes.
• A valid Code B (light motor vehicle) driving licence with a clean driving record.
• Physically fit and willing to assist with loading and unloading.
• Comfortable with electronic proof-of-delivery and route apps on a smartphone.
• Honest and trustworthy when handling stock and cash collections.
• At least two years of delivery or distribution driving experience.
Qualifications
Grade 10. Valid Code B licence.
Hard work and a clean record are noticed and rewarded with real advancement. The team prides itself on on-time delivery and consistently meeting customer commitments. It is a practical, fast-moving environment where no two days on the road look quite the same. We would love to see your CV if this role speaks to you.
You will work to daily delivery targets in a fast-moving distribution environment.
Responsibilities
• Assist with stock loading at the depot and confirm orders before departure.
• Reconcile cash-on-delivery payments and returns with the office at shift end.
• Plan the most efficient route to complete all drops within the working day.
• Capture accurate proof of delivery and resolve short or damaged deliveries on the spot.
• Load and unload goods safely and verify quantities against delivery documentation.
• Carry out daily safety checks on the bakkie or 1.5 ton truck and keep it clean and roadworthy.
• Deliver stock to customers, retail stores, and branches along a set daily route.
Requirements
• Comfortable driving a 1 ton bakkie or 1.5 ton truck on daily multi-drop routes.
• A valid Code B (light motor vehicle) driving licence with a clean driving record.
• Physically fit and willing to assist with loading and unloading.
• Comfortable with electronic proof-of-delivery and route apps on a smartphone.
• Honest and trustworthy when handling stock and cash collections.
• At least two years of delivery or distribution driving experience.
Qualifications
Grade 10. Valid Code B licence.
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