Econo Foods is looking for a Delivery Assistant to join its logistics team in Edenvale, Johannesburg East Rand.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates with Grade 12 and at least 2 years of experience in a warehousing or logistics environment.
JOB DETAILS
Position: Delivery Assistant
Company: Econo Foods
Location: Edenvale – Johannesburg East Rand
Industry: Logistics / FMCG Retail
Job Type: Temporary
Number of Posts: 1
Reference Number: LOGDAFES0110
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent qualification
- At least 2 years’ experience in a warehousing or logistics environment
- Good written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good interpersonal and customer-service skills
Previous experience within the FMCG retail industry will be an advantage.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
- Assist the driver with customer deliveries.
- Help ensure products are delivered accurately and on time.
- Load and unload products from the delivery vehicle.
- Present Proof of Delivery (POD) documents to customers.
- Obtain customer signatures confirming receipt of deliveries.
- Maintain accurate delivery records.
- Assist with invoice correction forms when required.
- Assist with verifying customer payments where applicable.
- Help the driver navigate delivery routes.
- Assist with inventory and stock records.
- Record returned or damaged products.
- Report stock discrepancies.
- Keep the vehicle cab clean.
- Safeguard stock during deliveries and overnight routes.
- Maintain organised PODs, invoices, receipts and other delivery paperwork.
- Follow safe product-handling procedures.
- Wear appropriate PPE and comply with safety requirements.
- Provide professional and courteous customer service.
- Support the delivery team in achieving operational goals.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Reliability and diligence
- Time management
- Customer-service orientation
- Safety awareness
- Efficiency and collaboration
- Professional presentation
- Good interpersonal skills
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be submitted through the official Econo Foods online application portal.
Search for:
Delivery Assistant – Edenvale, JHB East Rand
Reference Number: LOGDAFES0110
Make sure your CV clearly highlights your Grade 12 qualification and warehousing, logistics, delivery or FMCG experience.
CLOSING DATE: 15 October 2026
If you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of applying, Econo Foods advises that you consider your application unsuccessful.