Closing Date: 2026/05/26
Reference Number: RCL260511-2
Location – Town / City Kokstad
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Job Description
RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and customer focused Code 10 Driver Salesman within the baking business unit.
The suitable candidate will be responsible to performs tasks / activities associated with the transportation and sales of bread and confectionary. Calling on customers (traders and retail chain stores), taking orders and delivering mainly from vehicle -frequently for cash and new customer acquisition.
This role will be based in Kokstad and reporting to the Distribution Manager.
This role is a Permanent role.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
• Grade 12
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid PDP
Skills
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Good numeracy
Experience
• Min 2 years driving experience working in FMCG
• Experience in delivering and selling FMCG product for cash to existing and new customers
General
• To maintain a valid Driver’s Licence and valid PDP
• Expected to work over weekends and public holidays
• Expected to work overtime as required
• Expected to be on stand by and to come in to assist in the event of driver absenteeism
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dress and Vehicle Duties
• Maintain a clean vehicle to ensure high levels of hygiene standards at all times
• Wear and make use of the prescribed PPE clothing and equipment
• Ensure driving compartment is clean and safe according to requirements for a work station in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Check vehicle according to the checklist specified by the company
• Enter any faults onto the checklist
• Sign the checklist as acknowledgement of the vehicle condition
• Faults of a serious nature to be reported to the supervisor and the vehicle to be sent immediately to the workshop
• Arrange a replacement vehicle if the repair will take a longer time to repair
• Adherence to the statutory rules of the road, thereby ensuring the safety of himself, his passengers and other road user vehicles
• Immediately report any theft of vehicle, fuel or equipment or damage to vehicle to Logistics Manager
• Immediately report damage to third party vehicles or property to Logistics Manager
• Accidents must be handled in terms of the company laid-down procedures for damage, injuries and death
Stock and Loading
• Check that actual stock loaded matches the orders placed
• Discrepancies are noted and brought to the immediate attention of the Route Controller
• Once satisfied that the load is accurate, the driver to sign acceptance of the stock i.e., Loading Sheet
• Check number of crates on load and sign acknowledgement of amount that must be returned
• Check that vehicle has been safely loaded to ensure road safety is not compromised
• Inspect quality of stock being loaded and report any problems immediately to the relevant authority
• If no choice but to proceed with delivery of substandard stock, customer to be made aware of this fact and not force customer to purchase the goods
• Driver to assist with loading as and when required
Van Assistants
• Driver to take responsibility for and supervise van assistant
• Ensure van assistant is present at work and if not, arrange a replacement through the correct procedure
• Ensure van assistant is presentable and deals with customers appropriately
• Train and coach van assistant to ensure he is meeting company standards
• Report performance problems with van assistant to the Route Controller/Supervisor
• Create a harmonious working relationship with the van assistant
Sales and Customers
• Always be friendly, helpful and respectful towards customers
• Look for opportunities to increase daily sales by increasing sales to current customers and by gaining more customers
• If potential new sales area, driver to report to supervisor and sales manager to investigate further
• Any potential or actual customer losses to be reported to supervisor
• Report any issues that may affect company service levels such as serious delays, difficult unloading conditions or other such problems
• Driver liaises with customers weekly to ensure that customer service levels are maintained and that customers are retained on their routes
• Driver to implement promotions with customers as and when required
Deliveries
• Driver to ensure that the stock delivered to customer is according to the customer’s order
• Where sales are being exceeded against orders, the driver to be aware of stock levels at all times to ensure all customers on the route are supplied with their order
• If sales exceed actual amounts on truck, arrangements to be made via cell phone for replenishment of stock, either by means of an alternative vehicle or by returning to the bakery
• Should further stock not be available, apologize to customers that are short-delivered
• All customers to receive their order but where this is not possible, at least some of their order
• Secure orders for the following day’s delivery and give the orders timeously to the sales department
• Ensure all crates delivered, are recovered and returned to Sunshine Bakery premises on the same day
• Driver to deliver or collect other items/products to or from customers
• Collect finished products from other bakeries/drivers and delivering to the customer when there is a breakdown
• Transporting personnel, material and equipment to / from specific locations
• Perform crate recovery to monitor and minimise crate loses
Transactional Duties
• Secure and safeguard cash, paperwork and company stock
• Immediately deposit cash in vehicle safe on receipt of it
• Be vigilant in regard to counterfeit notes or fraudulent activities
• Be aware of possible robbery attempts and take necessary precautions to avoid risk
• Accurately complete and /or handle transactional documentation
• Forwarding of all documentation to the relevant personnel / departments for processing and ensuring all monies and loafage is accounted for
• Accurate recording of the route data
• Selling bread at the authorised price
• Invoices raised of delivery quantity to match cash received and other paperwork such as ‘to pay’ or ‘bread on truck’
• Cash ups to be completed by the driver, in the presence of the supervisor, on return from a route
• Cash to be dropped immediately to minimize company risk
• All monies or paperwork to balance so that stock sold balances with cash received
• Driver to sign for shortages within 24 hours
• Driver to investigate shortage within further 24 hours
Product/Service Competitor Analysis
• Collect competitor sales / customer information
• Collect competitor product information
• Obtain competitor products
General
• Drivers may be required to assist in any aspect of the business from time to time as required
• Comply with health and safety standards in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Report any health issues to the supervisor that could affect his ability to drive safely
HOW TO APPLY
ONLINE APPLICATION