Kempton Park Truck Driver
Kempton Park Truck Driver
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Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
Westfalia Fruit Products situated in Gauteng Kempton Park has a permanentwages vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Truck Driver.
Westfalia Fruit a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow source ripen pack process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world we are recognized as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK Europe North America Latin America & Southern Africa.
Purpose of the role:
To transport fresh produce from the factory to customers distribution centers in a safe and effective manner while preserving product quality and adhering to safety requirements. This includes making sure that deliveries and supplier pickups happen on schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
Transportation & Delivery:
- Load transport and offload produce at customer DC
- Follow the delivery schedule and optimize routes to ensure on-time deliveries
- Verify delivery notes against orders before departure
- Vehicle Maintenance & Safety
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Report any vehicle maintenance issues
- Keep the vehicle clean and compliant with food safety regulations
- Compliance with Safety & Traffic Regulations
- Adhere to all road safety and traffic laws. Follow company policies on safe driving and handling of Documentation & Reporting
- Complete delivery notes LM and fuel usage reports accurately. Submit all documentation from the client to the operations/logistics team timely
Customer Service
- Interact professionally with customers during deliveries
- Report customer concerns regarding deliveries and report issues to management goods
- Maintain updated driving licenses and permits
Education:
- Grade 12
Experience:
- Valid code 14 Drivers license with a valid PDP
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in truck driving preferably in the fresh produce or FMCG industry
- Experience handling perishable goods is an advantage
- Familiarity with GPS navigation and route planning
- Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting
Behavioural Competencies:
- Person of integrity passion for work
- Responsible and reliable
- Punctual and time conscious
- Safety-conscious and compliant with regulations
- Professional and courteous when dealing with customers and suppliers
- Team player with a strong work ethic
The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund insured benefits medical aid and an option to structure an annual bonus.
Interested and qualified applicants should forward their applications (including a detailed copy of the CV) to Human Resources Westfalia Limited email for the attention of Relebohile Mokoatsi
The closing date for applications will be 26 September 2025
NB: Should you not receive correspondence 30 October 2025 please regard your application as being unsuccessful
Desired Experience & Qualification
Employment Type
Full-Time
