Driver - VKB Milling, Christiana

VKB

North West

Full-time

Posted 52 min ago

Full-time Driving & Transport

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Job Description

The VKB Group is an agricultural company providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the-farm foods for consumers. Apart from its various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK.

Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture, with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years. Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now operate across the entire food supply chain, including processing, logistics, storage, handling and national and international market channels.

This "house of brands", established with the support of our farmer shareholders, forms the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

More about Farm Foods

Farm Foods, a division of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd and part of the VKB Group, is a leading South African manufacturer of staple food products. Formed through the integration of VKB Milling, Vhembe Milling and GWK Farm Foods, Farm Foods supplies high-quality maize meal, flour, pasta, noodles and related products to households, bakeries, retailers and industrial customers across South Africa.

With production facilities located in Mokopane (Limpopo), Mashishing (Mpumalanga), Frankfort (Free State), Christiana (North - West) and Modderrivier (Northern Cape), Farm Foods is strategically positioned to serve markets nationwide while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and operational excellence.

Guided by our promise, "For Everyone, In Every Meal," we are committed to delivering nutritious, reliable and locally produced food products while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees, customers and communities.

The Driver plays a critical role in ensuring that customers receive Farm Foods products safely, accurately, and on time. This position serves as an important link between our manufacturing operations and our customers, directly influencing service levels, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation.

Beyond transportation, this role contributes to operational excellence through accurate stock control, vehicle care, documentation management, and effective coordination of delivery activities. Every successful delivery helps strengthen customer relationships and supports the continued growth of our business.

At VKB, your work has a direct impact on delivering quality food products to customers and communities across South Africa. You will join a business with strong agricultural roots, a commitment to operational excellence, and a culture built on accountability, respect, and teamwork.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a stable and growing organisation where dedication, professionalism, and customer-focused service are recognised and valued. As part of the VKB family, you will contribute to a purpose-driven business that plays an important role in the country's food supply chain.

Delivers products safely, accurately, and on schedule to meet customer expectations.
Builds positive customer relationships through professional and reliable service.
Maintains complete and accurate delivery, fuel, and vehicle documentation.
Supports stock accuracy through careful loading, offloading, and product verification.
Achieves fuel consumption targets in line with company standards and policies.
Ensures vehicles remain clean, roadworthy, and compliant with operational requirements.
Coordinates delivery activities effectively.
Promotes safety by reporting incidents, accidents, and vehicle defects promptly.

We are looking for a dependable and customer-focused professional who takes pride in representing the business positively on the road and at customer sites. The ideal candidate is disciplined, safety-conscious, and comfortable working within a fast-paced distribution environment where accuracy and reliability are essential.

The successful candidate enjoys taking ownership of responsibilities, works well independently, and collaborates effectively with customers, colleagues, and management. They are organised, resilient under pressure, and committed to maintaining high standards of service, compliance, and operational performance.

This role is well suited to someone who demonstrates the VKB values of Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and One Team, while consistently acting with integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

Requirements

Qualifications

Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 with numerical ability and computer literacy.
Code 14 driver's licence with a valid PDP.

Essential Experience

At least 3 years' experience as a driver.
Sound knowledge of sales.
Experience working in a pressurised operational environment.
Availability to work a five-day work week.
Availability to work weekends and public holidays according to requirements.
Clear criminal record.

Accountability
Communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer focus
Planning and organising
Compliance and attention to detail
Personal resilience
Problem solving and analysis

Heavy vehicle operation
Product delivery and distribution
Customer service
Sales awareness
Stock control
Documentation management
Vehicle inspection and housekeeping
Fuel consumption management
Route and delivery planning

Deliver products safely and timeously according to delivery schedules.
Provide excellent customer service during all customer interactions.
Maintain clean, neat, and professional vehicle standards at all times.
Monitor and report all incidents and accidents to management promptly.
Obtain, verify, and manage all signed and stamped proof-of-delivery documentation.
Monitor fuel usage and operate vehicles in line with company fuel consumption standards.
Control stock during loading and offloading processes to ensure accuracy.
Manage tray and crate movements to maintain accurate records and accountability.
Conduct daily vehicle inspections and complete required vehicle checklists.
Report vehicle defects and submit documentation to the supervisor.
Maintain and submit all operational documentation, including PODs, fuel slips, toll slips, and trip sheets.
Comply with all road safety, company, and statutory requirements.
Support operational requirements and contribute to delivery performance targets.

VKB Group reserves the right to close or withdraw any vacancy at its discretion. All personal information submitted through the Career Portal will be used solely for recruitment purposes and, where applicable, for matters related to employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, VKB Group is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and the inclusion of People with Disabilities. Our recruitment decisions are aligned with the VKB Group Employment Equity Plan and Transformation Strategy.

When applying, please ensure that:

You use Google Chrome to access the Career Portal.
You upload a clear and professional CV in PDF or Word format only.
Your CV does not contain handwritten notes or markings.
Supporting documents such as your ID, driver's licence, certificates, or other documentation are uploaded in the designated sections and not combined with your CV.
Your profile photo meets the minimum size requirement of 300 x 300 pixels.

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire. We strongly encourage all candidates to answer every question honestly and accurately.

At VKB Group, our culture is rooted in the values of being Humble, Hungry, Smart, Bold, and Playing as One Team. We believe in building authentic relationships and making sound decisions based on trust and integrity. Misrepresenting qualifications, experience, competencies, criminal history, or any other information may result in your application being withdrawn or your employment being terminated should discrepancies be identified during verification processes.

We respect your time and ask that you respect ours by providing truthful information throughout the recruitment process. This helps ensure that we focus on candidates who are genuinely aligned with the requirements of the role and the values of our organisation.