General Worker: Van Assistant
Vacancy Overview
Company: Premier FMCG
Job Title: General Worker: Van Assistant
Site: PF501 – Premier Durban Wheat Mill
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: FMCG / Sales Delivery / Distribution
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
About Premier FMCG
Premier FMCG is a leading organisation within South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods industry, delivering trusted and iconic products across its Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions.
The company is driven by innovation, collaboration and a high-performance growth culture. Premier FMCG aims to empower its employees to strive for excellence while recognising the important contribution that its products and people make to the everyday lives of consumers.
This opportunity is based at the Premier Durban Wheat Mill and is suited to an energetic, responsible and self-motivated individual who can support the company’s sales delivery and distribution operations.
Job Overview
Premier FMCG is seeking a General Worker: Van Assistant to assist with the loading, transportation and offloading of company products at customer locations.
The primary focus of this position is to ensure that the correct number of products and pallets are loaded onto and offloaded from the delivery vehicle according to the planned delivery route.
The successful candidate will work closely with the delivery team and customers to ensure products are handled correctly throughout the delivery process. The role requires a strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail and the ability to work according to planned departure and delivery schedules.
The Van Assistant will also play an important role in maintaining vehicle safety and hygiene, collecting pallets and reporting accidents or incidents promptly.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the General Worker: Van Assistant position is to support the safe and accurate delivery of products to customers.
The successful candidate must ensure that the correct products and quantities are loaded according to the loading sheet and that products are safely offloaded at customer locations. The employee must also assist with pallet collection and maintain appropriate safety and hygiene standards on the delivery vehicle.
Accuracy is particularly important because incorrect product quantities or missing pallets can affect customer satisfaction and delivery operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Check Products Against the Loading Sheet
The Van Assistant will be required to check company products against the relevant loading sheet before departure and sign the documentation as required.
This helps ensure that the correct products and quantities are loaded onto the vehicle before beginning the planned delivery route.
2. Adhere to Departure Times
The successful candidate must adhere to standard departure times and be ready to perform the required duties according to the planned delivery schedule.
Punctuality is important to ensure that customers receive their deliveries according to operational requirements.
3. Vehicle Safety and Hygiene
The Van Assistant must take responsibility for maintaining appropriate vehicle safety and hygiene.
This includes helping ensure that the delivery vehicle remains in a suitable condition throughout the delivery process.
4. Collection of Pallets
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the collection of pallets from customers and ensuring that they are handled appropriately during the return process.
5. Offloading Products
The Van Assistant will assist with the offloading of products at customer locations.
Products must be handled carefully and the correct quantities must be delivered according to the planned delivery requirements.
6. Accident Reporting
Any accidents must be reported immediately to the Transport Department and Warehouse Manager.
Prompt reporting is essential to ensure that incidents are handled according to company procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12.
- 2–3 years’ experience in sales delivery.
- A Code 10 driver’s licence is desirable.
The Code 10 licence is listed as desirable rather than an absolute requirement. Applicants without the licence may therefore still be considered if they meet the other stated requirements, subject to the employer’s selection process.
Previous sales-delivery experience is important because the role involves assisting with customer deliveries, product handling and delivery-route activities.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following skills:
People Management Skills
Good people-management skills will assist the successful candidate in working effectively with delivery teams, customers and other stakeholders.
Relationship Building
The ability to build and maintain positive relationships is important because the Van Assistant will interact with customers during delivery and collection activities.
Basic Computer Skills
Basic computer skills are required to support effective communication and completion of relevant operational tasks.
Communication
The successful candidate must be able to communicate at all levels and interact professionally with colleagues, supervisors and customers.
Self-Motivation and Responsibility
The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and responsible, with the ability to complete assigned duties without constant supervision.
Working Conditions
The position involves working in a demanding distribution and delivery environment. Applicants must be prepared for:
- Excessive working hours when required by the role.
- Working weekends and shifts.
- A 6-day working week.
- Working on public holidays and Sundays.
- Exposure to noise and warm temperatures.
- Working in a pressurised environment.
- Travelling to work locations or other locations as required.
- Having own transportation to commute to work locations or travel when necessary.
Applicants should therefore be comfortable with flexible working arrangements and the physical demands associated with product delivery and offloading.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a reliable, energetic and self-motivated individual who enjoys working with people and can operate effectively in a fast-paced delivery environment.
The successful applicant should be comfortable assisting with loading and offloading products, checking quantities, collecting pallets and maintaining vehicle safety and hygiene.
Good communication and relationship-building skills are important because the position involves direct interaction with customers. Applicants should also understand the importance of punctuality and be able to work according to planned delivery schedules.
A Code 10 licence is desirable, while previous experience in sales delivery is required.
Diversity and Inclusion
Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities.
By applying for the position, candidates consent to the processing of their personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.
Application Information
Company: Premier FMCG
Position: General Worker: Van Assistant
Site: PF501 – Premier Durban Wheat Mill
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Full-Time
Education: Matric / Grade 12
Experience: 2–3 years’ sales delivery experience
Licence: Code 10 desirable
Working Pattern: 6-day week, including Sundays and public holidays
Transport: Own transportation required
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Interested applicants should ensure that they meet the stated requirements and are comfortable with the working conditions, including shifts, weekends, public holidays and potentially excessive working hours.
Quick Summary
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Premier FMCG |
| Position | General Worker: Van Assistant |
| Site | PF501 – Premier Durban Wheat Mill |
| Location | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Education | Matric / Grade 12 |
| Experience | 2–3 years sales delivery experience |
| Licence | Code 10 desirable |
| Key Duties | Product checks, loading/offloading, pallet collection & delivery support |
| Skills | Communication, relationship building, basic computer skills & responsibility |
| Working Week | 6 days |
| Working Hours | Shifts, weekends, Sundays & public holidays |
| Environment | Noise, warm temperatures & pressurised conditions |
| Transport | Own transportation required |
| Closing Date | 11 September 2026 |