LINE HAUL DRIVER – FP du Toit Transport Group

VACANCY 

The FP du Toit Transport Group has since its formation in 1968, diversified from a solely long-haul operation to one which includes Jet.X Couriers (an express road and air courier service), Pro Parcel (a part-load and distribution operation), as well as Wesbank Transport (cross border and national transport). This is in line with our strategy to offer our clients a complete range of services to satisfy all their logistical requirements.

These positions report to the Central Africa Manager and is based in Windhoek.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure safe and secure handling, loading and off-loading of consignments. Be present whilst loading and report any damages, anomalies to Supervisor/Manager prior to departure.

• Safe and secure transport of freight.

• Ensure consignments are off-loaded, where applicable and when approved, in designated areas in a safe and manner and obtain the necessary proof of delivery and other applicable documents from customer.

• Adhere to procedures related to re-fuelling, handling of fuel cards, petty cash, etc., in line with Company Policy.

• Complete MDC register/d trip sheets diligently and ensure that these are submitted timeously for calculation and payment.

• Adhere to health and safety regulations of the company and client’s sites.

• Adhere to road safety regulations.

• Adhere to security measures, including unpacking, inspections, quality checks, etc.

• Perform daily pre and post trip, vehicle inspections and reports defects immediately.

• Ensure truck and cab is clean and neat at all times.

• Ensure all fragile/fridge-line/high value consignments are handled/loaded correctly.

• Any other duties in line with the responsibilities of a Line Haul Driver.

The suitable applicant will possess:

• A valid Grade 10/12 (with at least 23 points) and be older than 30 years of age.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in driving cross border.

• Knowledge of Zambia routes and mechanical knowledge will be an added advantage.

• Valid applicable Code CE Driver’s License with valid PDP and Passport.

• Valid Dangerous Goods Certificate will be an added advantage.

• Police clearance certificate (not older than 3 months) – No criminal record.

• Must be efficient in terms of delivering freight timeously without any damages.

• Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.

• Customer focused, presentable and good communication skills.

• Sober habits.

• Namibian Citizenship.