🚛 Code 10 Driver – Empangeni Area (Permanent)
Company: RCL Foods
Business Unit: Baking
Location: Empangeni
Job Type: Permanent
Reference Number: RCL260217-3
Closing Date: 24 February 2026
Function: Supply Chain
🍞 Join a Leading FMCG Brand in the Baking Industry
RCL Foods is currently recruiting for a driven, highly energised, and customer-focused Code 10 Driver Salesman within its Baking Business Unit. This permanent opportunity is based in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, and reports directly to the Distribution Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting and selling bread and confectionery products to traders and retail chain stores. This is a hands-on role that combines driving, sales, customer service, and cash handling responsibilities.
If you have FMCG experience and enjoy working directly with customers while managing your own route, this opportunity could be the next step in your career.
🎓 Minimum Requirements
Education
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Valid Code 10 Driver’s Licence
- Valid PDP (Professional Driving Permit)
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ driving experience in FMCG
- Experience delivering and selling FMCG products for cash
- Experience servicing both existing and new customers
Skills
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Good numeracy skills
- Strong customer service orientation
🛣️ Key Responsibilities
🚚 Dress & Vehicle Duties
- Maintain a clean and hygienic vehicle at all times
- Wear prescribed PPE clothing and equipment
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections and complete checklists
- Report serious vehicle faults immediately
- Adhere strictly to road safety and traffic regulations
- Report theft, accidents, or damage according to company procedures
📦 Stock & Loading
- Ensure loaded stock matches orders placed
- Report discrepancies to the Route Controller
- Inspect product quality before delivery
- Ensure vehicle loading complies with road safety requirements
- Assist with loading when required
👥 Van Assistant Supervision
- Supervise and take responsibility for the van assistant
- Ensure attendance and arrange replacements when necessary
- Coach and guide assistants to meet company standards
- Report performance concerns to supervisors
- Maintain a positive and professional working relationship
🛒 Sales & Customer Service
- Deliver excellent customer service at all times
- Identify opportunities to increase daily sales
- Acquire new customers and retain existing ones
- Report potential customer losses proactively
- Implement promotions as required
- Maintain weekly communication with customers
📬 Deliveries
- Ensure deliveries match customer orders
- Monitor stock levels throughout the route
- Arrange replenishment if stock runs low
- Secure next-day orders and submit them on time
- Ensure all crates are recovered and returned daily
- Assist with product transfers during breakdowns
💰 Transactional Duties
- Safeguard cash, stock, and documentation
- Use vehicle safe for cash storage at all times
- Be vigilant against counterfeit notes and fraud
- Complete all paperwork accurately (invoices, delivery notes, crate control, vehicle logs, etc.)
- Conduct daily cash-ups with supervisor
- Ensure stock sold balances with cash received
- Investigate and report shortages within required timeframes
📊 Competitor & Market Analysis
- Collect competitor sales and product information
- Report market intelligence to management
- Monitor pricing trends within your route
🕒 General Requirements
- Maintain a valid Driver’s Licence and PDP
- Willingness to work weekends and public holidays
- Availability for overtime and standby duties
- Assist in other areas of the business when required
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety standards
- Report any health concerns that may impact safe driving
🌟 What Makes This Role Attractive?
This position offers the opportunity to:
- Work with a respected national FMCG company
- Gain experience in both logistics and direct sales
- Build strong customer relationships
- Develop route management and sales growth skills
- Enjoy permanent employment within a structured supply chain environment
The combination of driving, sales, and customer engagement makes this role ideal for individuals who are motivated, disciplined, and results-driven.
📍 About Empangeni
Empangeni is a growing commercial hub in KwaZulu-Natal, serving surrounding retail and trade markets. This role provides exposure to a diverse customer base and dynamic trading environment within the region.
📅 Application Information
Closing Date: 24 February 2026
This is a permanent position within the Supply Chain function of RCL Foods’ Baking division.
If you meet the requirements and are ready to take ownership of a delivery route while driving sales performance, apply before the closing date.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.