The above-mentioned position is vacant at our Pro Parcel Windhoek Depot, Prosperita Premises. The FP du Toit Transport Group is in existence since 1968 and diversified over time from a solely long-haul operation to one which now includes Pro Parcel (a part-load and distribution operation), Jet.X Couriers (an express road and air courier service) as well as Wesbank Transport (a full-load and abnormal division). This is in line with our strategy to offer our clients a complete range of services to satisfy all their logistical requirements. This position reports to the Key Accounts Manager and is based in Windhoek.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
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- Ensure safe and secure, handling, loading and off- loading of consignments
- Ensure safe and secure movement of freight
- Ensure consignments are off-loaded on route (where applicable and when approved), in a safe and secure area and handed over to the authorized consignee/depot/controller/any other authorized
- Handling of fuel management and ensuring all procedures regarding refuelling, fuel cards and petty cash transactions are followed
- Adhere to health and safety regulations of the company and client’s sites
- Adhere to road safety regulations
- Adhere to security measures, including unpacking, inspections, quality checks, etc
- Be present at time of loading in order to verify the freight loaded to the paperwork received
- Basic vehicle checks/ maintenance daily (oil, water, tyres, etc)
- Notify Supervisor/Manager of any defaults/problems on the vehicles
- Ensure all fragile/fridge-line/high value consignments are handled/loaded correctly
- Handle all administration duties (MDC completions, etc) on a daily basis
- Any other duties in line with the responsibilities of a Delivery Driver
The suitable applicant will have
- Valid Grade 10/12 (with at least 23 points)
- 2-5 years’ applied experience
- Valid applicable Code C/CE Driver’s License with valid PDP
- Police clearance certificate (not older than 1 year) – No criminal record
- Must be efficient in terms of on time freight delivery, without shortages/breakages
- Attention to detail
- Good problem-solving skills
- Customer focused, presentable and good communication skills
- Sober habits
- Namibian Citizenship