Courier Assistant Vacancy

Looking for a PUNCTUAL male drivers assistant. Must be neat in appearance. Good time keeping skills and be able to lift and carry heavy products. Delivery experience will be an advantage. Driver's license a must. Working from Monday to Friday.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R3 800,00 - R4 500,00 per month

Experience:

• delivery: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers license (Required)

Work Location: On the road

A delivery driver assistant supports drivers by loading/unloading goods, navigating routes, and ensuring timely, accurate customer deliveries. Key tasks include verifying inventory against invoices, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, assisting with documentation, and adhering to safety procedures. The role often requires physical stamina, customer service skills, and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Loading and Unloading: Safely loading, securing, and unloading products to prevent damage during transit.

Navigation and Routing: Assisting the driver in finding locations, using GPS, and navigating to ensure on-time delivery.

Documentation: Compiling accurate delivery records, obtaining customer signatures, and managing invoices.

Customer Service: Communicating effectively with clients, answering questions, and resolving issues.

Vehicle Maintenance: Conducting daily vehicle inspections (lights, tires, fuel) and ensuring the truck is clean.

Safety Compliance: Adhering to all safety policies and procedures, such as traffic rules and proper lifting techniques.

Requirements and Qualifications

Physical Strength: Ability to lift heavy items (often 50+ pounds) and stand/walk for extended periods.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is generally preferred but not always required.

Skills: Good communication, organizational, and basic mathematical skills for invoice verification.

Licensing: While not always required, a valid driver's license can be an advantage.

Working Conditions

This is a physically demanding job often involving working in all weather conditions.

It requires frequent lifting, bending, and walking.

Hours may vary based on delivery schedules and include early mornings or weekends.

Career Path

A driver assistant position is an excellent entry-level role, allowing individuals to gain experience in logistics. It can lead to opportunities as a professional driver, supervisor, or warehouse manager.

Your responsibilities include inspecting packages and merchandise, helping the driver move, load, and unload equipment, and delivering orders for clients or customers. Your duties are also to install and operate GPS software to aid the delivery driver in reaching their destination.