Store Driver – The Fields – Botswana

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacy requires a Store Driver for their The Fields Store. Deliver goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner while upholding The Local Choice Corporate Stores quality standards.

Essential:Grade 12 / MatricValid Driver License
Job Description:
Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteousAll the cash and product receipts must be given to the cashier before the close of businessThe correct products must be delivered to the correct customer within the specified timeFridge line deliveries must be prioritized and transported using cooler boxes and cold packsUse the shortest and most efficient route to the customer and back to the StoreReturn back to the store immediately after a deliveryAfter completion of deliveries, the vehicle must be repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock or vehicle Be fully accountable for all damages and losses throughout the delivery process Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet The Local Choice Corporate Stores requirements Follow delivery/ pickup instructions from managementAll collections and store returns must be correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving areaAll delivery paperwork must be signed upon deliveryHave the correct names, contact details and addresses of customers before leaving on a delivery tripAll invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet must be available and correctly recordedAll invoices must be signed in the correct manner and report any discrepancies to the relevant managerComply with The Local Choice Corporate Stores vehicle policy at all timesComplete and maintain an accurate vehicle logbookProcess payments on all transaction via EFT and cash payment options. Cheques are not to be acceptedThe vehicle must be locked at all times during the delivery processResponsible to keep the vehicle clean and washedInspect vehicle for any defects and safe operational conditions before, during and after trips and report any concerns to the managerReport on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment immediatelyAdhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the road traffic actBe responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle he/ she is drivingMaintain effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies Establish long-term customer relationships through providing a prompt and courteous serviceUphold professional behavior when dealing with customersReport customer complaints, and requests, and give accurate feedback to managementAdhere to all applicable The Local Choice Corporate Stores policies and standard operating proceeduresAdhere to health and safety rules and regulations Comply with the company uniform policy at all times
Competencies:

Essential:
English – Read, write and speak well. Oral Communication, Listening and Document UseBe trustworthy an honest. Time Management. Client Service, Interpersonal Relations, Interpersonal Awareness, Thoroughness, Organization Sensitivity, Identification with Management, Cooperation and Customer OrientationBe self-motivated and deadline drive. Creative Thinking, Ethics, Even Temperament, Initiative, Personal Credibility, Results Oriented, Accountability, Attention to detail, Workmanship, Learning Ability, Need to Achieve, Integrity, Initiative, Insight, Energy, Focus on Quality, Conduct and, Target and Deadline Driven
Advantageous:Previous experience in a similar role2nd Additional language
Special conditions of employment:Driver license and own reliable transportSouth African citizen or valid work permitClear credit and criminal recordsMust be in good physical health this includes good eyesightMust be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other function within the store, should the need arise
Remuneration and benefits:Market-related salary
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

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