Delivery Driver/Assistant

Delivery Driver/Assistant

Cape Town, South Africa

Company
plt
Location
Cape Town
Posted
2 days ago
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via BeBee
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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
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Q What is the national minimum wage for light vehicle drivers in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage is R30.65 per hour effective 1 March 2026, applying to light vehicle drivers. This equates to R5,980 per month for 195 ordinary hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate up to 15 hours per week.
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