CROSS BORDER DRIVER – FP du TOIT TRANSPORT

Vacancy

The FP du Toit Transport Group is in existence since 1968 and diversified over time 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.
This position reports to the Depot Manager and is based in Windhoek at Brakwater.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

– 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.
– Ensure consignments are off-loaded, where applicable and when approved, in designated areas in a safe manner and obtain the necessary proof of delivery and other applicable documents from the customer.
– Adhere to procedures related to refueling, handling of fuel cards, petty cash, etc., in line with Company Policy.
– Complete MDC register/TD trip sheets diligently and ensure that these are submitted timeously for calculation and payment.
– Adhere to health and safety regulations on Company and Customer premises.
– Adhere to road safety regulations.
– Adhere to security measures, including unpacking, inspections, quality checks, etc.
– Perform daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report defects immediately.
– Ensure truck and cab are 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 Cross Border Driver.

Minimum Requirements

The suitable candidate will meet the following minimum requirements:
– Grade 10/12 with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience and sound knowledge of Cross-Border operations and the documentation process.
– Namibian Citizen with a valid passport.
– Code 14, CE Driver’s license (minimum of 5 years old) and a valid PDP (Dangerous Goods).
– Must have good knowledge of destinations: Namibia, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
– Be proficient in delivering freight timeously and without any damages.
– Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (English and Afrikaans).
– Must have high attention to detail and the ability to solve problems.
– Must have sober habits.
– Must have a valid code of conduct (Police Clearance) not older than 3 months.