Cape Town City Centre: Messenger/Courier

Job Summary

Key Accountabilities or Principal Responsibilities Driving Delivery and Collections Collection of Airfreighted samples for Woolworths from airport, and delivery to their Head Office Collection and deliveries to Port Health, State Vet, NRCS, CHS, ICS, Diamond Shipping Plan the most efficient routes, taking into account delivery requirements and traffic conditions Adhere to schedules to ensure all deliveries and collections are completed as per required time schedule Use GPS and other navigation tools to ensure timely deliveries. Interact with customers in a polite and professional manner, responding to any questions they might have. Adhere to all road safety and driving regulations, as well as company policies.to ensure safe driving practices. Maintain accurate vehicle records of deliveries and collections as required Perform tasks other than those described herein from time to time, which may be necessary for operational requirements Administration of Documentation as required by Freight Authority Completion of Port Health Documents as per requirement Completion of documents as per relevant shipping line own specific requirements Completion of Service requests and permits where required for foods (animal and human consumption) Emailing of documentation for submission as required Vehicle Maintenance Ensure the vehicle is in good working condition before starting the day, checking the oil, tires, and other important components. Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on the delivery vehicle, reporting all issues to on-site Management Maintain vehicle in a reasonable and clean condition It should be noted that, for operational reasons, it may be necessary to perform tasks other than those described herein from time to time. Prescribed procedures may be amended by management as and when required Qualification Requirements and work-related experience Grade 12 Valid drivers licence (Code 08) with clean driving record Min 2-year delivery driving experience, preferably in similar role in the freight industry Basic computer experience Basic administration experience Minimum Knowledge Requirements MS Office: basic knowledge with email and excel experience Basic mechanical knowledge of vehicle maintenance Key Competency Requirements Planning and Organizing Sets clearly defined objectives; plans routes well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; identifies and organizes resources needed to accomplish tasks; manages time effectively; monitors performance against delivery deadlines Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Maintains a positive outlook at work; works productively in a pressurized environment and in crisis road traffic situations; keeps emotions under control Managing own Performance The ability to take responsibility for own performance, understanding goals and expectations, ensuring feedback, and addressing own performance problems and issues promptly. Learning and Researching Rapidly learns new tasks and commits information to memory quickly; demonstrates an understanding of newly presented information Fostering Teamwork The ability to develop and communicate and contribute to the team goals in support of the team mission Key result areas Understand role of reporting to the business and clients alike Understand interworking with various teams to ensure client financial compliances Understanding that feedback and communication is critical to success Additional Responsibilities and Skills Have the ability to take on additional responsibilities. Incorporate the current and additional clients into existing processes and make effective decisions at strategic, technical and operational levels as and when that may be required. Interested? Submit your CV now. All vacancies advertised by AFMS Group are in full adherence to South African labour legislation, including the Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, and Basic Conditions of Employment Act. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, focusing on the qualifications, skills, and experience that are relevant to each role. We ensure that all candidates are treated equally, and no discrimination will be tolerated. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 2014 (POPIA) for recruitment and hiring purposes.

Messenger/Courier position available in Cape Town Region, Cape Town City Centre. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-01-22 in the Transport Logistics Warehouse category

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