Driver / General Worker

Driver / General Worker

Location: Cape Town CBD

Bar Keeper is looking for a reliable, customer-focused Driver / General Worker to join our team.

This is a split role. Approximately 50% of your time will be spent doing deliveries, with the remaining time assisting in-store with general warehouse and retail duties.

Key Responsibilities

Deliveries

  • Safely complete customer deliveries, primarily within the Cape Town CBD and surrounding areas.
  • Load and unload stock.
  • Plan efficient routes using GPS/navigation apps.
  • Provide friendly, professional service to customers during deliveries.
  • Ensure deliveries are completed accurately and on time.
In-Store Duties
  • Pack away incoming stock.
  • Assist with stock takes and inventory counts.
  • Help keep the store and warehouse clean, organised and well presented.
  • Assist customers in-store with purchases and enquiries.
  • Support the team wherever required.
Requirements
  • Valid South African Code 8 driver's licence (essential).
  • Confident driving in Cape Town CBD traffic.
  • Comfortable using GPS/navigation apps.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Honest, reliable and punctual.
  • Able to lift and move stock safely.
  • Diligent, hardworking and willing to assist with all aspects of the business.
  • Previous retail, warehouse or delivery experience will be advantageous.
Working Hours This is a retail position, so applicants must be able to work retail hours.

The position operates on a two-week rotating schedule:

Week 1

  • Monday to Saturday: 08:30 – 18:00
  • Off Sunday and Monday
Week 2
  • Monday to Saturday: 10:00 – 20:00
  • Sunday: 11:00 – 18:00
  • One weekday off (Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on the roster)
Own transport to and from work is highly advantageous due to the varying shift times. If you're dependable, enjoy working with people, and don't mind getting stuck in wherever needed, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: From R38,00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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