General information
Entity
With a revenue of over €_8.3 billion, access to 45 of the 54 countries on the continent, and near to 23,100 employees, we are a key player in mobility, infrastructure and energy, healthcare and, consumer goods,.The Group partners with leading international brands and covers the entire value chain – imports, production and distribution– in line with the best international standards, drawing on over 170 years of hands-on knowledge and local expertise.
We pursue a twofold strategy, focusing on manufacturing to promote local production, and distribution through its distribution network, Africa's largest, to offer tailored, affordable products and services to people across the continent.
With Africa For Africa
More information: www.cfaogroup.com
Reference number
2025-3185Job details
Profile
Technical & Services - Parts and / or Services
Position title
Heavy Duty Driver M/F
Contract
Unlimited-term contract
Contractual hours
Full-time
Mission description
Summary Statement:
The purpose of this position is to transport – deliver and collect goods / industrial equipment in a safe and timeous manner, offering excellent customer service at all times.
Profile
Key Performance Areas:
To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time:
- Total responsibility for following appropriate safety procedures throughout entire process of loading, transporting and off-loading goods / equipment.
- Total responsibility to do all required safety checks on vehicle and load prior to embarking on delivery route – ensure that all mechanical, safety and emergency equipment are in good working order.
- Total responsibility to secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders and / or covers as appropriate.
- Responsible for maintaining logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable rules and policies.
- Responsible for obtaining necessary signatures on documentation accompanying goods / equipment to be delivered; responsible to obtain receipts, payments and / or deliver paperwork to the correct person when delivering goods / equipment – as per instruction on a particular delivery.
- Responsible to check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
- Responsible to ensure that allocated vehicle is operated with due care at all times: to operate the vehicle at all times in accordance with all traffic laws and regulations, to drive the allocated delivery truck within set speed / acceleration / deceleration / braking parameters as determined and monitored by tracking system, to manoeuvre trucks into loading or unloading positions with due care, to check that the vehicle position is correct and any special loading / off-loading equipment is properly positioned.
- Responsible for prompt and timely communication with transport coordinator / controller to ensure that he / she is properly informed regarding assignment details / schedules.
- Total responsibility to report any incident and / or accident, vehicle defects, traffic violations or any other damage to vehicle or goods / equipment transported to the appropriate person(s).
- Total responsibility to follow appropriate company policies and procedures and comply with legal requirements in the event of an incident or accident where driver / vehicle / load was involved.
- Total responsibility for cleanliness of vehicle – it is a moving advertisement for the company and neglected and dirty vehicles will not portray the appropriate image.
Job location
Job location
Africa, South Africa
Location
25B Junction Road, Tygerberg Business Park, Parow Industria, Cape Town
Applicant criteria
Education level
1 - Matric
Experience level
4 to 6 years
Languages
English (Professional)
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