Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires a reliable and customer-oriented individual to join our team as a CJ Courier Driver. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering packages and documents to designated locations in a safe and timely manner.
• The Courier Driver will be required to follow all traffic laws and maintain a professional and courteous demeanor while interacting with clients and customers.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Valid License Code 8
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant door-to-door experience

Advantageous:

• PDP License

Job Description:

Delivery:

• Ensure the right products get delivered to the right store/customer at the right time.
• Use the shortest and most efficient route to the delivery destination and back to the warehouse.
• Adhere to warehouse loading and unloading policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all deliveries are correctly checked and signed for by the client.
• Be fully accountable for all damages and losses throughout the delivery process.
• Ensure to act as a professional representative of the company and adhering to the company uniform policy.
• Ensure that the vehicle is loaded as per the delivery log sheet and company procedures.
• Offload the correct goods for the required practice in such a manner as to prevent damages.
• Assist with the unpacking where required.
• To indicate every stop on the daily Driver Trip Sheets when required.
• To take used boxes to allocated bins at the Distribution Centre as and when required.

Reporting:

• Ensure all Proof of Delivery’s are presented to the Call Centre Clerk are correct and that they have been signed.
• Present a copy of each signed DLS/Truck manifest, to management after each day’s deliveries.
• Ensure all discrepancies and any issues regarding the delivery are accurately recorded on the DLS and co-signed.
• Ensure that all Proof of Delivery’s are given to the Call Centre Clerk for capturing.

Communication:

• To communicate with the Courier Call Centre clerk regarding any discrepancies with client’s address.

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Inspect vehicle as per weekly vehicle check list for any defects and safe operational conditions daily.
• Be responsible for the fuel card and filling up with fuel – Fuel card only to be used for the vehicle which the card was allocated to.
• Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment.
• Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the road traffic act.
• Be liable for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle he/ she is driving.
• Be responsible for the excess of insurance if found guilty of negligence.

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Knowledge of Distribution Centre
• Communication Skills
• Presentable
• Effective engagement with customers, management and staff
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous:

• Bilingual

Special conditions of employment:

• Willing and able to work outdoors, and in various weather conditions
• Able and physically fit to lift and move heavy boxes, and ensure health and safety standards are adhered to
• Valid License Code 8
• Reliable transport and/or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

 Closing Date 12 January 2026