Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited, through The Local Choice Pharmacy, requires a Store Driver for its Nicolway store in Sandton, Gauteng. You will deliver goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner while upholding The Local Choice Corporate Stores quality standards. You need Grade 12 / Matric and a valid driver’s licence, and you must be willing to take care of fridge-line, fragile and hazardous deliveries. This is a fixed-term contract position, posted on 11 November 2026, and applications close on 23 November 2026, so apply before the deadline.

Job Overview

Detail	Information
Job Title	Store Driver (Fixed Term)
Company	Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (The Local Choice Pharmacy)
Reference Number	Not stated in the advert
Department / Division	Retail division. Job functional area: Other. Follows instructions from store management
Location	Nicolway store, Sandton, Gauteng
Employment Type	Contract (fixed term). The contract length is not stated in the advert
Work Arrangement	On-site at the store, with delivery driving to customer locations
Salary	Market-related salary
Experience	No number of years stated. Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous (the portal lists the level as “Associate”)
Minimum Qualification	Grade 12 / Matric and a valid driver’s licence
Closing Date	23 November 2026
Enquiries	Not stated in the advert

About the Company

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is a retail pharmacy group, and this vacancy is for The Local Choice Pharmacy at the Nicolway store. The advert refers to the employer as The Local Choice Pharmacy and The Local Choice Corporate Stores. It does not give any further company background.

About the Role

The Store Driver delivers goods to customers in a timely, productive and professional manner while upholding The Local Choice Corporate Stores quality standards. You will transport products safely, hand over cash and product receipts, keep the vehicle clean and roadworthy, and keep accurate delivery records. You will also look after customers, prioritise fridge-line deliveries and take special care with fragile and hazardous products.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Deliveries and Routes

• Safely transport products to customer locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner.
• The correct products must be delivered to the correct customer within the specified time.
• Fridge line deliveries must be prioritised and transported using cooler boxes and cold packs.
• Use the shortest and most efficient route to the customer and back to the store.
• Return to the store immediately after a delivery.
• Provide special care when delivering fragile and hazardous products.
• Follow delivery / pickup instructions from management.
• Have the correct names, contact details and addresses of customers before leaving on a delivery trip.

Cash, Paperwork and Payments

• All the cash and product receipts must be given to the cashier before the close of business.
• All collections and store returns must be correctly checked, signed for and returned to the receiving area.
• All delivery paperwork must be signed upon delivery.
• All invoices recorded on the delivery log sheet must be available and correctly recorded.
• All invoices must be signed in the correct manner, and any discrepancies reported to the relevant manager.
• Process payments on all transactions via EFT and cash payment options. Cheques are not to be accepted.

Vehicle Care and Road Safety

• After completion of deliveries, the vehicle must be repacked to prevent boxes from falling and damaging the stock or vehicle.
• Comply with The Local Choice Corporate Stores vehicle policy at all times.
• Complete and maintain an accurate vehicle logbook.
• The vehicle must be locked at all times during the delivery process.
• Responsible to keep the vehicle clean and washed.
• Inspect the vehicle for any defects and safe operational conditions before, during and after trips, and report any concerns to the manager.
• Report on all accidents and incidents involving drivers or company equipment immediately.
• Adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations as per the road traffic act.
• Be responsible for any traffic fines allocated to the vehicle he/she is driving.

Customer Service

• Maintain effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers to improve operating efficiencies.
• Establish long-term customer relationships through providing a prompt and courteous service.
• Uphold professional behaviour when dealing with customers.
• Report customer complaints and requests, and give accurate feedback to management.

Compliance and Accountability

• Be fully accountable for all damages and losses throughout the delivery process.
• Comply with minimum standards of efficiency and accuracy, in order to meet The Local Choice Corporate Stores requirements.
• Adhere to all applicable The Local Choice Corporate Stores policies and standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations.
• Comply with the company uniform policy at all times.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies (Essential)

• English: read, write and speak well. Oral communication, listening and document use.
• Be trustworthy and honest. Time management. Client service, interpersonal relations, interpersonal awareness, thoroughness, organisation sensitivity, identification with management, cooperation and customer orientation.
• Be self-motivated and deadline driven. Creative thinking, ethics, even temperament, initiative, personal credibility, results oriented, accountability, attention to detail, workmanship, learning ability, need to achieve, integrity, insight, energy, focus on quality, conduct, and target and deadline driven.

Advantageous (Added Advantage)

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Second additional language.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
• South African citizen or valid work permit.
• Clear credit and criminal records.
• Must be willing to be rotated to where needed and must be willing to perform any other function within the store, should the need arise.

Physical Requirements

• Must be in good physical health, including good eyesight.

Remuneration

• Market-related salary.

Who the Employer Is Looking For

The employer wants a trustworthy, honest and self-motivated driver who delivers the right products to the right customer on time. You should be careful with cash, paperwork and the vehicle, polite with customers, and comfortable following instructions and company policies. A valid driver’s licence, reliable transport, clear credit and criminal records, and good eyesight and physical health are required.

Career Growth Path

Store Driver → Senior Driver → Delivery Coordinator → Dispatch Supervisor → Logistics Coordinator → Store Operations Manager

The driving, route planning, record keeping and customer service skills you develop in this role transfer well into logistics, dispatch and store operations positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Store Driver do in this role?

You will deliver goods to customers safely and on time, prioritise fridge-line deliveries and handle fragile and hazardous products with care. You will also collect payments by EFT or cash, keep delivery records and the vehicle logbook, and keep the vehicle clean and in a safe condition.

What is the closing date?

The closing date is 23 November 2026. The advert was posted on 11 November 2026.

Where is the job based?

The advert lists the location as the Nicolway store in Sandton, Gauteng. The role involves delivery driving from the store to customer locations.

How long is the contract?

The advert lists the role as a fixed-term contract but does not state the contract length. Confirm the duration with the employer before you apply.

What qualification do I need?

You need Grade 12 / Matric and a valid driver’s licence. The advert does not say which licence code is required.

How much experience do I need?

The advert does not state a number of years. Previous experience in a similar role is listed as advantageous, and the portal lists the level as “Associate”.

How much does this job pay?

The advert states a market-related salary but does not give an amount. No other benefits are listed.

What special conditions apply?

You must have a driver’s licence and own reliable transport, and be a South African citizen or hold a valid work permit. You also need clear credit and criminal records, good physical health including good eyesight, and willingness to be rotated or perform other functions within the store when needed.

What happens if I do not hear back?

The employer states that only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

1. Check that you meet the requirements, including Grade 12 / Matric and a valid driver’s licence.
2. Make sure you meet the special conditions: own reliable transport, South African citizenship or a valid work permit, clear credit and criminal records, and good physical health including good eyesight.
3. Update your CV to highlight your driving, delivery and customer service experience.
4. Submit your application using the link below before the closing date of 23 November 2026.

Application link: Apply for this position

Employer notice: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.

The advert does not state a reference number or contact details.

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