Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is recruiting a Store Driver for its store in Gaborone, Botswana.

This is a permanent position for someone who can safely and professionally deliver products to customers while maintaining Dis-Chem’s service and quality standards.

For Botswana applicants, the advertised secondary-school requirement can be understood as a BGCSE or equivalent secondary school qualification. A valid driver’s licence is essential. Previous experience in a similar role is only listed as advantageous.

Applications close on 2 October 2026.

Dis-Chem Store Driver Job Overview

Job Detail	Information
Employer	Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Position	Store Driver
Location	Gaborone, Botswana
Employment Type	Permanent
Division	Retail
Industry	Retail
Education	BGCSE or equivalent secondary school qualification
Driver’s Licence	Valid driver’s licence required
Previous Similar Experience	Advantageous
Salary	Market-related
Benefits	Staff Account, Medical Aid & Provident Fund
Posted	14 September 2026
Closing Date	2 October 2026

About the Dis-Chem Store Driver Position

The Store Driver will be responsible for delivering goods to customers in a timely, productive, safe and professional manner while maintaining Dis-Chem’s quality standards.

This position involves more than driving. The successful applicant will also be responsible for delivery paperwork, customer service, vehicle inspections, safe handling of products, cash and EFT transactions, collections and accurate record keeping.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have:

• BGCSE or equivalent secondary school qualification
• Valid driver’s licence
• Ability to read, write and speak English well
• Own reliable transport
• Clear credit and criminal records
• Good physical health, including good eyesight

Is Previous Experience Required?

Previous experience in a similar position is listed as:

Advantageous

It is not listed as an essential requirement in the supplied vacancy.

This means applicants who meet the essential education and driver’s licence requirements may still consider applying even if they have not previously worked in the exact same role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful Store Driver will be responsible for:

• Safely transporting products to customers.
• Delivering the correct products to the correct customers within the required time.
• Providing courteous and professional service.
• Using the shortest and most efficient routes.
• Returning to the store immediately after completing deliveries.
• Following delivery and collection instructions from management.
• Taking special care when transporting fragile or hazardous products.
• Meeting Dis-Chem’s standards for efficiency and accuracy.

Refrigerated Deliveries

Fridge-line deliveries must be prioritised.

These products must be transported using:

• Cooler boxes
• Cold packs

The driver will need to ensure that these deliveries are handled appropriately throughout transportation.

Stock Handling and Accountability

The driver must take care to prevent damage or loss of products.

After deliveries are completed, the vehicle must be repacked properly to prevent boxes from falling and damaging either the stock or vehicle.

The Store Driver will be accountable for damages and losses occurring during the delivery process.

Collections and Store Returns

The successful applicant will also handle collections and store returns.

These must be:

• Correctly checked
• Signed for
• Returned to the receiving area

Accuracy is important throughout this process.

Delivery Paperwork and Invoices

The Store Driver must maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring delivery paperwork is signed.
• Confirming customer names.
• Confirming customer contact information.
• Confirming delivery addresses.
• Ensuring invoices are available.
• Recording invoices correctly on the delivery log sheet.
• Ensuring invoices are correctly signed.
• Reporting discrepancies to the relevant manager.

Cash and Payment Responsibilities

The position also involves handling certain customer payments.

The driver must:

• Return all cash and product receipts to the cashier before close of business.
• Process transactions using approved EFT and cash payment options.
• Maintain accurate transaction records.

Cheques must not be accepted.

Vehicle Responsibilities

The Store Driver will be expected to:

• Keep the vehicle locked during the delivery process.
• Keep the vehicle clean and washed.
• Maintain an accurate vehicle logbook.
• Inspect the vehicle for defects.
• Check that the vehicle is safe to operate.
• Conduct checks before, during and after trips.
• Report vehicle concerns to management.
• Report accidents and incidents immediately.
• Follow Dis-Chem’s vehicle policy.

Road Safety Responsibilities

The successful candidate must follow all applicable road traffic rules and regulations.

The vacancy also states that the driver will be responsible for traffic fines allocated to the vehicle they are driving.

Applicants should therefore demonstrate a responsible and safety-conscious approach to driving.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Because drivers interact directly with customers, professional customer service is an important part of the job.

The Store Driver will be expected to:

• Provide prompt and courteous service.
• Maintain professional behaviour.
• Develop positive relationships with customers.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Report customer complaints.
• Report customer requests.
• Provide accurate feedback to management.

Essential Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Good spoken and written English
• Good listening skills
• Oral communication
• Ability to work with documents
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Time management
• Customer service
• Interpersonal skills
• Cooperation
• Customer orientation
• Self-motivation
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Results orientation
• Focus on quality

Advantageous Skills and Experience

The following are listed as advantageous:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Ability to communicate in an additional language

Special Conditions of Employment

The vacancy states that candidates must:

• Have a valid driver’s licence.
• Have their own reliable transport.
• Have clear credit and criminal records.
• Be in good physical health, including having good eyesight.
• Be willing to rotate to other areas where required.
• Be willing to perform other store functions when necessary.

Work Eligibility Note

The supplied Dis-Chem advertisement for this Botswana-based position contains the wording “South African citizen or valid work permit.”

Because the vacancy itself is based in Gaborone, Botswana, applicants should carefully check the work-eligibility question presented on the official Dis-Chem application form and ensure they have the appropriate legal eligibility to work in Botswana.

Salary and Benefits

Dis-Chem advertises a:

Market-Related Salary

The exact salary amount is not provided.

The position also includes advertised benefits such as:

• Staff Account
• Medical Aid
• Provident Fund

Application Process:

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