Purpose of Job

To render a delivery service to the company’s customers, and perform services related thereto.

Key performance areas

Main tasks of Job

• Operate the motor vehicle in a responsible and proper manner and obey all traffic laws and all driver requirements under the Road Traffic Quality System.
• Keep the motor vehicle in a state of good repair.
• Immediately report defects in the motor vehicle on becoming aware of such defect, to management.
• Immediately report any problems experienced in providing the services to management.
• Comply with all rules and procedures set by the Company relating to the driving of the motor vehicle, the delivery service and vehicle and tanker maintenance and cleanliness.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure that no damage is caused either to the motor vehicle or to the contents of any load conveyed.
• Safety clothing (protective boots and overalls) to be worn at all times.
• Check roadworthiness of truck and tanker before commencing duties.
• Check pre start inspection list on daily log sheet and sign off accordingly.
• Check tanker for water leaks weekly and sign off on daily log sheet.
• Report all problems on daily log sheet.
• Check fuel and oil levels.  Follow fill up procedure if required.
• Check that wheels are tight and inflated.
• Record mileage at start of each trip i.e. at mill and at end of each trip, i.e. back at the mill,on the daily log sheet.
• Ensure that your cell phone is on and that you can also be contacted after hours.
• Familiarise yourself with the Standard work Procedures (On site) for Bulk Tanker Drivers.
• Always treat customers with respect.
• Be friendly and courteous to everyone that you come in contact with during your daily work.

Scope of Job

Render an effective and efficient delivery service to the company’s customers on a daily basis and responsible for vehicles and feed at any one time.  This job demands a high degree of responsibility.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Preferably Matric (Grade 12)
• Valid Public Drivers Permit
• Valid Code EC drivers license (no endorsements)
• No criminal record

Experience Required 

• Customer liaison experience.
• Minimum of 2 years recent extra heavy vehicle driving experience.
• Ability to speak, read and write English

Behaviours

• Confident, assertive self-starter.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Patient, methodical and trustworthy.
• Presentable and articulate with the ability to get along with all levels.
• Discretion, professionalism, confidentiality and an ability to make sound judgements
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Highly organised, efficient and proactive.

Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV, with work-related references to hrsa@deheus.com

Closing date:    19 January 2024

Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. De Heus reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.