Job Opportunity: Truck Driver – Bidvest Facilities Management (South Africa) – Apply by 13 June 2025
Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Company: Bidvest Facilities Management
Division: BFM Operations 2
Position: Truck Driver
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Level: Mid-Senior
Industry: Facilities Services
Functional Area: Operations
Closing Date: 13 June 2025
Posted: 16 May 2025
Overview:
Bidvest Facilities Management is seeking a qualified and reliable Truck Driver to perform logistical tasks involving the collection and delivery of documentation, merchandise, or equipment using a company vehicle. This role also includes support tasks within the office when required.
Position Purpose:
To ensure timely and safe collection or delivery of goods, documents, and personnel while providing basic administrative assistance and maintaining proper records.
Key Responsibilities:
-Read and execute daily instructions for deliveries and collections
-Collect mail from the post office and distribute to relevant departments
-Deliver and collect documentation, equipment, and petty cash
-Maintain a delivery/collection logbook with tracking numbers
-Transport staff to regional offices when needed
-Maintain a message book to record and relay messages accurately
-Assist with office administrative tasks such as photocopying, shredding, and filing
-Prepare document bundles and maintain the printer (paper loading, toner replacement)
-Report equipment or machine faults for maintenance
Minimum Requirements:
-Matric (Senior Certificate)
-Valid South African Code 10 or 14 Driver’s Licence
-Valid Public Driver Permit (PDP)
-Minimum 1 year relevant experience as a truck driver
-Ability to read maps and operate GPS
-Basic motor fault-finding skills
-First Aid Certificate
-Relevant on-site training (SOP, HIRA, Fatigue Management)
Core Competencies:
-Attention to detail and result-oriented
-Good oral communication and listening skills
-Strong planning and scheduling abilities
-Customer-focused and team-oriented
-Able to work under pressure and handle ambiguity
-Interactive reasoning and relationship building