Superbalist - Driver

We're looking for people who:

- are decisive
- are continuously learning & improving
- think big
- are proactive
- obsess about the customer and the customer experience
- are accountable
- collaborate
- are trustworthy, approachable and open minded
- simplify processes and solve complexity
- diverse and inclusive

If that sounds exciting to you, then you may be right for Superbalist, and ready to help us build SA's biggest and best fashion retailer.

**Reports to**:
General Manager: Vertical Design Centre

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Care for all vehicles and property at all times having due regard for all such property
- Engage in pleasant and courteous interaction with members of the public whilst maintaining concentration on driving and road traffic conditions
- Drive with the utmost safety and care to minimise the risk of road traffic accidents and hazards
- When driving duties involve dialogue with customers and general public, ensure that they are shown the utmost courtesy, respect and consideration
- Care for and ensure the economic use of company vehicles when driven
- Avoid traffic fines and infringements by driving carefully and safely. Park in such a manner as to avoid both distress to others and parking fines and penalties. Obey traffic laws, and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
- Cleaning the exterior and interior of the vehicle and complete First and Last Parades on vehicle every day and report any defects or damage to vehicle
- Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
- Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles immediately to management
- Present bills and receipts, and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded
- Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles
- Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers; ensuring complete accuracy in parcels received and delivered, or in the process of being received or delivered
- Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries
- Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions
- Perform emergency repairs such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, and fuses when required
- Ensure timeous communication with management regarding any delays, route deviations and work related obstacles
- The following speed limits must be strictly adhered to - 100km/h where speed limits are 120km/h, 70km/h in 80km/h, 60km/h in 70km/h and 50km/h in 60km/h zones. Always ensure that your driving speed is 10km/h less than the speed limit indicated
- Any other duties as and when required by Management that are reasonably within the capabilities of the person and are aimed at achieving objectives and goals of the company

**Attributes required**:

- Be flexible
- Being punctual
- Having excellent driving skills
- Being reliable and trustworthy
- Having good concentration
- Having knowledge about routes and geography
- Being able to work under pressure
- Having awareness of safety procedures for goods´ loading and unloading processes
- Being able to meet deadlines
- Having good communication skills
- Must be physically fit since the job requires extensive travelling, and carrying plenty of boxes. Must be able to stoop and lift at least 30kg

**Qualifications**:

- Matric
- 3-5 years' experience in driving within the courier industry
- Code 10 drivers licence
- Superbalist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference._