Driver Jobs in South Africa - Code 10, 8 & 14

A Driver, or Delivery Driver, is responsible for transporting packages from a packaging plant or warehouse location to businesses and residential properties. Their duties include loading parcels into their vehicle, using a navigation system to map their route and delivering parcels to the correct addresses in a timely manner.

What does a Driver do?

Drivers typically work for corporations to collect packages and deliver them to customers. They maintain electronic logs to track their route schedule and confirm deliveries.

Their job is to operate a delivery truck or van in a safe, efficient manner to deliver packages to customers within a particular area. They may also be responsible for obtaining signatures from recipients when delivering large or fragile packages.

Driver duties and responsibilities

Drivers are responsible for transporting clients or handling deliveries in a timely manner, and they may have to work nights and weekends to accomplish their duties. Common duties and responsibilities for drivers are to:

• Transport clients and/or packages to and from destinations
• Arrive at destinations on schedule
• Fulfil administrative needs, like office pickups
• Research and plan for traffic, construction and weather delays
• Use navigation applications to determine the best route
• Interact with clients professionally at all times
• Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use
• Arrange for vehicle repairs as needed
• Keep mileage records and repair records up-to-date

Driver education and training requirements

There is generally no special certification required to be a professional driver beyond holding a standard driver’s license. Most employers prefer candidates to have a high school diploma, although this is not always a requirement. As long as the candidate has the skills required to carry out their duties, they are fit to be considered for the position. 

Driver skills and qualifications

A successful driver candidate needs the following skills and qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience to perform the job safely
• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications to find delivery locations
• Time management and organizational skills to keep track of deliveries and stay on schedule
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients
• Physical stamina and good upper body strength to lift heavy luggage, packages and objects, as well as be able to load and unload them from their vehicle

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