Transport & Delivery Driver Opportunity

Location: Polokwane
Closing Date: 10 June 2026
Department: Other
Employer: VKB Group

🏢 About the Company

VKB Group is a well-established agricultural organisation rooted in farming and food production. The company supports farmers and delivers farm-to-consumer products through its various regional and consumer brands. With a strong focus on agriculture, logistics, and supply chain excellence, VKB Group continues to expand its operations while maintaining high standards of service delivery and operational efficiency.

This role forms part of the company’s logistics and distribution network, ensuring that goods are delivered safely, efficiently, and accurately to customers and internal branches.

🚚 Job Purpose

The main purpose of this position is to transport and deliver goods safely while ensuring full compliance with company procedures, stock control standards, and road safety regulations. The role also requires strong attention to detail in handling stock, reporting incidents, and maintaining customer satisfaction through professional service delivery.

You will play a key role in ensuring that goods move smoothly from warehouse or distribution points to their final destination without delays, damages, or losses.

📦 Key Responsibilities

🚛 Goods Transportation & Delivery

Safely transport goods to designated destinations according to delivery schedules
Ensure timely deliveries while maintaining road safety standards
Plan routes efficiently to reduce delays and fuel costs
Ensure vehicle is in good working condition before and after trips

📊 Stock Control & Accuracy

Supervise loading and offloading of goods from the truck
Verify stock quantities against delivery documents
Ensure 100% accuracy in stock handling to prevent losses or discrepancies
Report any missing, damaged, or incorrect items immediately

⚠️ Incident & Accident Reporting

Report all incidents, accidents, and near-misses immediately to management
Complete all required documentation accurately and timeously
Follow company procedures for incident escalation and reporting
Ensure compliance with safety protocols at all times

🤝 Customer Service

Deliver goods professionally and respectfully to clients
Maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders
Handle delivery queries or issues in a calm and professional manner
Represent the company positively at all delivery points

🗂 Administrative Duties

Complete delivery notes, logs, and trip reports accurately
Maintain records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel usage
Assist with other logistics-related administrative tasks as required
Ensure compliance with company documentation procedures

🧠 Required Skills & Competencies

🔍 Problem Solving & Analysis

Ability to identify delivery issues and resolve them quickly
Strong attention to detail when handling stock and documentation

💬 Communication Skills

Clear verbal communication with clients and team members
Ability to report issues accurately and promptly

🤝 Teamwork & Relationship Building

Work effectively with warehouse staff, dispatch teams, and clients
Maintain long-term professional relationships with stakeholders

📋 Organisation & Planning

Strong ability to plan routes and manage delivery schedules
Efficient time management skills to meet deadlines

⚖️ Compliance & Safety Awareness

Understanding of road safety regulations and company policies
Commitment to safe driving practices and operational compliance

💪 Personal Resilience

Ability to work under pressure and handle long driving hours
Stay focused and responsible in demanding environments

📌 Important Notes for Applicants

The company reserves the right to expire or withdraw the job listing at any time
All personal data collected will be used strictly for recruitment purposes
The organisation follows Employment Equity principles and actively supports diversity and inclusion
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

📄 Application Requirements

To apply successfully, ensure the following:

Use Google Chrome when accessing the application portal
Upload a clear CV in PDF or Word format only
CV must not contain handwritten information
Upload only your CV in the designated “Upload CV” section
Do NOT combine supporting documents (ID, license, certificates) into the CV file
Supporting documents must be uploaded separately in the application form
Profile picture must be at least 300 x 300px