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JOB OVERVIEW
Motus Aftermarket Parts is recruiting and invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the vacancy: Driver [x4 posts].
Closing date: 25 September 2023
| Job Title | Driver |
| Branch/Department | Afinta |
| Job Type Classification | Permanent |
| Location | Rustenburg, North West, South Africa |
ABOUT MOTUS
Motus is a diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector with unrivalled scale and scope in South Africa, and a selected international presence mainly in the United Kingdom and Australia and a limited presence in South East Asia, and Southern and East Africa.
Motus employs over 19 800 people globally and has a track record for steady growth and dependable value creation that spans over 75 years.
Motus is a diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector and is South Africa’s leading automotive group, with unrivalled scale and scope across the automotive value chain.
Motus Aftermarket Parts (MAP) trades in the replacement automotive parts industry, marketing and distributing quality automotive parts or components, DIY, DIFM (do-it-for-me) and leisure travel products.
It distributes all leading OE (Original Equipment) brands as genuine replacement parts and offers the customer the option of guaranteed, quality brands.
MAP owns well-known brands such as: Midas, Alert Engine Parts, Beekman, Motolek, Auto Care and Diagnostics, ADCO, CBS and Silverton Radiators. Motus
Aftermarket Parts (MAP) has various sustainability initiatives underway, to not only drive awareness around, but also reduces the impact of its activities on the environment.
Additionally, the organisation is committed to a number of socio-economic development programmes across South Africa. Motus Aftermarket Parts is a division of Motus Corporation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Afinta is searching for X4 Drivers to join the team in Rustenburg. The purpose of this role is to ensure a safe delivery of goods to and from and ensuring that all procedures are followed accordingly.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Performance Indicators will include, but not limited to;
- Inspecting of the vehicle pre-departure and return
- Inspection lists to be handed back to Dispatch Supervisor every Monday to sign off before a new inspection list will be issued.
- Any errors on the vehicle need to be reported immediately before the vehicle can leave the premises.
- Checking parcels together with supervisor before loading into the vehicle always adhere to the New Dispatch Loading procedure.
- Delivering the parcels to the customers on your designated route as per route schedule and trip sheet.
- Ensure customer adherence to the POD procedure.
- Adhere to the RFC procedure.
- Delivering all documents and collection slips that are allocated to your trip sheet and receive POD.
- Sign trip sheets in at the POD clerk and ensure that all documents that were assigned to your name is complete and received back the following day.
- Outstanding trip sheets will be your responsibility and you will be held liable for any claims on No pod queries.
- No stock transfers between customer shops.
- Maintaining and cleaning of the vehicle, reporting any problems on the vehicle immediately to the dispatch supervisor
- Report any problems encountered regarding deliveries or POD`s to the dispatch supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12
- At least 3 years delivery experience
- Valid driver license, with PDP- Essential
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Good time management skills- Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Must be honest and show integrity
- Sober habits
- Clear criminal record
HOW TO APPLY
Motus are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible.
Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
As part of our recruitment process, we will screen applicants against the Financial Intelligence Centre requirements, where appropriate, and where relevant to the inherent job requirements.
If you have not received an invitation to attend an interview within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Yibanathi Nhlakanipho has 6 years experience writing and curating verified entry-level jobs, internships, bursaries and career resources for South African youth. Every month, her articles on Scholarly Africa reach at least 1 million job-seekers.
