Code 10 Drivers - Kokstad at RCL Foods

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 and v a l i d 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 v a l i d 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
Checks his 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. Every attempt to be made to win back the customer and to supply market info. Be proactive on the route
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


Key Responsibilities


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. Make use of vehicle safe at all times
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 driver to take necessary precautions to avoid risk
Accurately complete and /or handle transactional documentation. These include but are not limited to invoices, delivery notes, loading schedules, crate control documents, vehicle log sheet, petrol slips, vehicle check lists, and other related forms
Checking and inserting the relevant information (quantitative/ qualitativ details of activities.
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. In particular, drivers may be required to perform the duties of van assistant or loader.
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


Deadline:26th May,2026