Delivery Driver/Assistant
Cape Town, South AfricaCompany
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Location
Cape Town
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
Job description
Established Catering and Food Services company based in Observatory in Cape Town, seeking a reliable and hardworking Driver to support our operations. The role involves timely deliveries, collections, stock purchasing, and assisting with packing to ensure smooth daily operations.
Requirements:
• Driver's License.
• Minimum 5 years driving experience in Cape-Town
• Previous driving experience (catering/hospitality experience is a plus)
• Good knowledge of local routes and areas
• Matric certification
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Strong time management and reliability
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliveries & Collections
• Safely transport food, equipment, and staff to and from event locations
• Ensure all deliveries are on time and in excellent condition
• Collect equipment and leftover stock after events
• Stock Purchasing
• Purchase ingredients and supplies as instructed
• Check quality, quantities, and pricing when buying stock
• Maintain receipts and submit expense reports accurately
• Packing & Preparation
• Assist kitchen and events team with packing orders
• Ensure all items are correctly packed, labeled, and accounted for
• Load and offload vehicles efficiently and safely
• Vehicle Management
• Keep the company vehicle clean and in good condition
• Monitor fuel levels and report maintenance issues
• Follow all road safety and traffic regulations
• General Support
• Assist with basic setup and breakdown at events when required
• Support the team with ad hoc duties as needed
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with clients
Job Type: Full time
Pay: R6000 p/month
Contract: 3 months (with a possibility to become permanent)
Expected Start Date: Immediate
Education
• High School (matric) (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From R6 000,00 per month
Education
• High School (matric) (Required)
Location:
• Cape Town, Western Cape 7925 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: From R6 000,00 per month
Application Question(s)
• Do you have experience in the Hospitality industry?
Education:
• High School (matric) (Required)
Work Location: In person
Established Catering and Food Services company based in Observatory in Cape Town, seeking a reliable and hardworking Driver to support our operations. The role involves timely deliveries, collections, stock purchasing, and assisting with packing to ensure smooth daily operations.
Requirements:
• Driver's License.
• Minimum 5 years driving experience in Cape-Town
• Previous driving experience (catering/hospitality experience is a plus)
• Good knowledge of local routes and areas
• Matric certification
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Strong time management and reliability
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliveries & Collections
• Safely transport food, equipment, and staff to and from event locations
• Ensure all deliveries are on time and in excellent condition
• Collect equipment and leftover stock after events
• Stock Purchasing
• Purchase ingredients and supplies as instructed
• Check quality, quantities, and pricing when buying stock
• Maintain receipts and submit expense reports accurately
• Packing & Preparation
• Assist kitchen and events team with packing orders
• Ensure all items are correctly packed, labeled, and accounted for
• Load and offload vehicles efficiently and safely
• Vehicle Management
• Keep the company vehicle clean and in good condition
• Monitor fuel levels and report maintenance issues
• Follow all road safety and traffic regulations
• General Support
• Assist with basic setup and breakdown at events when required
• Support the team with ad hoc duties as needed
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with clients
Job Type: Full time
Pay: R6000 p/month
Contract: 3 months (with a possibility to become permanent)
Expected Start Date: Immediate
Education
• High School (matric) (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From R6 000,00 per month
Education
• High School (matric) (Required)
Location:
• Cape Town, Western Cape 7925 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: From R6 000,00 per month
Application Question(s)
• Do you have experience in the Hospitality industry?
Education:
• High School (matric) (Required)
Work Location: In person
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