Company
Pick n Pay
Location
Johannesburg
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2 days ago
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Job description
Role Summary
Responsible for the safe transportation of meat products, supplies and personnel, while providing operational support within the butchery environment. The role requires strict adherence to South African road traffic legislation, food safety standards, and occupational health and safety regulations.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Valid South African Driver's Licence (Code 8 or Code 10; PDP advantageous).
2-5 years driving experience, preferably in food, retail or FMCG environments.
Clear criminal and driving record.
Physically fit and willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays.
Competencies
On-time and accurate deliveries
Vehicle and refrigeration compliance
Adherence to hygiene and safety standards
Low incident and product damage rates
Reliability and teamwork
Additional Information
Combination of driving, cold storage and butchery floor work
Exposure to working with raw meat, refrigeration and cleaning chemicals
Shift-based hours in line with BCEA requirements
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Driving & Distribution
Transport meat products, carcasses, stock, packaging and supplies between suppliers, abattoirs, branches and customers.
Ensure deliveries comply with hygiene, cold-chain and quality standards.
Assist with loading and off-loading using correct manual-handling techniques.
Plan routes efficiently to meet delivery schedules.
Vehicle Care & Maintenance
Conduct daily vehicle inspections including refrigeration units where applicable.
Ensure vehicles are cleaned and sanitised in line with food safety requirements.
Maintain vehicle logbooks, fuel records and delivery documentation.
Report accidents, defects or breakdowns immediately.
Butchery Support Duties
Assist with cleaning of equipment and work areas.
Pack, label and move meat products according to stock rotation procedures (FIFO).
Remove waste in line with hygiene and safety requirements.
Wear required PPE at all times.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Comply with the Road Traffic Act, BCEA and OHS Act requirements.
Follow safe lifting and handling procedures.
Report safety hazards or contamination risks immediately.
Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information.
Closing Date: 18 May 2026
Responsible for the safe transportation of meat products, supplies and personnel, while providing operational support within the butchery environment. The role requires strict adherence to South African road traffic legislation, food safety standards, and occupational health and safety regulations.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Valid South African Driver's Licence (Code 8 or Code 10; PDP advantageous).
2-5 years driving experience, preferably in food, retail or FMCG environments.
Clear criminal and driving record.
Physically fit and willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays.
Competencies
On-time and accurate deliveries
Vehicle and refrigeration compliance
Adherence to hygiene and safety standards
Low incident and product damage rates
Reliability and teamwork
Additional Information
Combination of driving, cold storage and butchery floor work
Exposure to working with raw meat, refrigeration and cleaning chemicals
Shift-based hours in line with BCEA requirements
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Driving & Distribution
Transport meat products, carcasses, stock, packaging and supplies between suppliers, abattoirs, branches and customers.
Ensure deliveries comply with hygiene, cold-chain and quality standards.
Assist with loading and off-loading using correct manual-handling techniques.
Plan routes efficiently to meet delivery schedules.
Vehicle Care & Maintenance
Conduct daily vehicle inspections including refrigeration units where applicable.
Ensure vehicles are cleaned and sanitised in line with food safety requirements.
Maintain vehicle logbooks, fuel records and delivery documentation.
Report accidents, defects or breakdowns immediately.
Butchery Support Duties
Assist with cleaning of equipment and work areas.
Pack, label and move meat products according to stock rotation procedures (FIFO).
Remove waste in line with hygiene and safety requirements.
Wear required PPE at all times.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Comply with the Road Traffic Act, BCEA and OHS Act requirements.
Follow safe lifting and handling procedures.
Report safety hazards or contamination risks immediately.
Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information.
Closing Date: 18 May 2026
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As per the Department of Home Affairs, foreigners require a General Work Visa (subcategory 3.1) to work as drivers, which needs a verified job offer from a South African employer and proof of a Code B/10/14 licence. The application fee is R1,520, with processing taking 20-40 working days at a VFS centre. Drivers are not on the Critical Skills List, so no shortcuts apply.
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What documents are needed to apply for a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) for driver jobs?
As per the Road Traffic Management Corporation, applicants need a completed DL1 form, certified ID copy, two passport photos, valid driver's licence, medical certificate (DL9 form), and proof of payment of R260 fee. Applications are submitted at a Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC), with approval taking up to 10 working days. Fingerprints and photos are captured on-site.
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