Premier FMCG, one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturing companies, is currently offering exciting permanent employment opportunities within its bakery and transport operations. These roles are based in the North West and Gauteng provinces and are ideal for individuals who are hardworking, reliable, and eager to grow within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.
The available positions include Loader, Driver Link, and Transport Admin Clerk, each playing a critical role in ensuring the efficient production, distribution, and delivery of baked goods across various regions. These positions form part of the company’s logistics and distribution chain, which is essential in delivering fresh products to customers on time.
1. Loader – Premier Potchefstroom Bakery (North West)
Potchefstroom
Overview of the Role
The Loader position is a key operational role within the Despatch Department at the Premier Potchefstroom Bakery. The main purpose of this role is to ensure the accurate and efficient loading and offloading of bread and related products. As a Loader, you will be directly involved in the final stage of the production process, ensuring that products are correctly prepared for delivery.
This role requires attention to detail, physical strength, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where meeting deadlines is crucial.
Key Responsibilities
As a Loader, your daily duties will include:
- Loading bread according to picking slips to ensure accuracy
- Following the correct pipeline loading sequence for efficiency
- Counting trays and ensuring proper tray balancing within delivery trucks
- Participating in daily operational meetings (invocom)
- Ensuring only high-quality bread products are loaded for distribution
- Applying proper stock rotation methods using FIFO (First In, First Out)
- Reporting any loading or operational issues to management
- Maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures
This role plays a vital part in ensuring that customers receive fresh, high-quality products daily.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
- At least 3 months of experience in a similar role within the FMCG sector
While experience is relatively minimal, candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt quickly.
Required Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates will possess:
- Strong organisational understanding and awareness of workplace processes
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Basic numerical skills for counting and balancing stock
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- A sense of urgency and results-driven mindset
- Accountability and respect for company standards
Working Conditions
This role involves physically demanding work and requires flexibility. Employees should be prepared for:
- Working until the last delivery truck is fully loaded
- Shift-based work schedules, including night shifts
- Working on weekends and public holidays
- Standing for long hours and performing repetitive tasks
2. Driver Link – Potchefstroom Bakery (North West)
Role Overview
The Driver Link position is essential in ensuring that baked goods are transported safely and efficiently to various destinations. This role involves not only driving but also managing vehicle safety, ensuring proper documentation, and maintaining high standards of customer service.
As a Driver Link, you will be responsible for delivering products in full and on time while ensuring compliance with all legal and company regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Your main duties will include:
- Transporting products between locations safely and efficiently
- Conducting daily vehicle inspections and reporting faults
- Completing vehicle checklists and ensuring proper refuelling
- Loading and offloading products, including palletized goods
- Keeping the truck and equipment clean and well-maintained
- Ensuring compliance with the Road Traffic Act
- Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Verifying that loads match delivery documentation
- Ensuring accurate and complete deliveries
- Obtaining signed Proof of Delivery (POD) documents
- Navigating routes across Gauteng and surrounding areas
- Maintaining proper housekeeping of company vehicles
Minimum Requirements
Candidates applying for this role must have:
- Grade 12 certificate
- 5–10 years of driving experience, preferably with heavy-duty vehicles such as Scania, Mercedes-Benz, or MAN trucks
- A valid Code 14 driver’s license with a valid PrDP (Professional Driving Permit)
- A clean driving record with no endorsements
Skills and Competencies
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Assertiveness and confidence in decision-making
- Problem-solving ability
- Good numerical skills for verifying loads
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
- Professionalism and customer service skills
- Effective time management and organisational abilities
Working Conditions
This role requires flexibility and commitment. Drivers must be willing to:
- Work overtime when required
- Work weekends and public holidays
- Operate under tight delivery schedules
- Spend long hours on the road
3. Transport Admin Clerk – Premier Vereeniging Bakery (Gauteng)
Vereeniging
Role Purpose
The Transport Admin Clerk plays a crucial role in managing administrative functions related to fleet operations. This position supports the transport department by capturing data, managing reports, and ensuring smooth coordination of fleet activities.
This role is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Transport Admin Clerk, your duties will include:
- Managing fleet maintenance and servicing schedules
- Monitoring fleet utilisation and returns
- Controlling tyre stock and tracking usage
- Handling insurance claims and accident reports
- Managing creditors and financial documentation
- Recording and managing traffic fines
- Capturing fuel consumption data for vehicles
- Generating and processing orders within internal systems
- Redirecting traffic fines to the appropriate drivers
- Preparing invoices for payment processing
- Reporting vehicle accidents promptly
- Monitoring monthly vehicle mileage against contractual limits
- Maintaining vehicle cleaning records
- Managing co-driver information systems and extracting reports
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- At least 3 years of experience in transport administration, preferably within the FMCG industry
Required Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates will have:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good listening and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
Working Conditions
This position operates in a demanding environment and requires flexibility:
- Working six days a week
- Shifts that include weekends and public holidays
- Ability to work overtime when required
- Handling high workloads and tight deadlines
Why Work for Premier FMCG?
Joining Premier FMCG offers employees the opportunity to be part of a well-established company with a strong presence in the South African market. The company is known for producing high-quality food products and maintaining efficient distribution systems.
Employees benefit from:
- Stable, permanent employment opportunities
- Exposure to the FMCG industry
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- A structured and professional working environment
- Hands-on experience in logistics, transport, and operations
These three roles—Loader, Driver Link, and Transport Admin Clerk—are essential components of Premier FMCG’s supply chain. Each position contributes to ensuring that products are delivered efficiently, safely, and on time to customers across South Africa.
Whether you are looking for an entry-level opportunity like the Loader position, an experienced driving role, or an administrative career in transport logistics, these vacancies provide a strong foundation for growth within the FMCG sector.
If you meet the requirements and are ready to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, these opportunities could be the perfect fit for you. Be sure to submit your application before the respective closing dates to be considered.