Unitrans: General Worker
Company: Unitrans
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Job Advert Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Worker – Assistant to assist the drivers with loading and offloading of trucks. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.
Minimum Requirements
- Medically fit
- • Reliable
- • Work in a safe manner i.e. Ensure all safety requirements are adhered too
- • Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- • Clean criminal record
- • Must have own reliable transport to and from work
- • Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery used in cleaning
- • Ability to walk, bend, push, pull and lift repetitively during working hours
- • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage and disposal methods
- • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team
- • Excellent organizational skills a must
- • Self-motivation and the ability to identify and complete needed tasks without direct supervision
- • Able to carry out all reasonable instructions from Supervisor
- • Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4
Duties & Responsibilities
Technical Skills
- Ability to use cleaning tools and light cleaning equipment (vacuum, pressure washer, mop systems).
- Understanding of safety practices when working around heavy machinery.
- Knowledge of spill-cleaning procedures and safe waste-handling methods.
- Ability to identify hazards and maintain clean, safe work areas.
Behavioural Competencies
- High level of alertness and safety awareness.
- Reliable, disciplined, and able to work independently.
- Strong attention to detail with pride in maintaining clean environments.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Physically fit and able to perform manual, repetitive tasks.
Working Conditions
- Work conducted in outdoor and indoor operational areas (fields, workshops, loading zones, offices).
- Exposure to dust, mud, cane debris, noise, and varying weather conditions.
- Frequent proximity to moving trucks, tractors, loaders, and harvesters.
- Requires wearing PPE at all times (safety boots, gloves, reflective vest, etc.).
- May require bending, lifting, prolonged standing, and walking on uneven terrain.
- Working hours may include shifts, weekends, public holidays, and peak harvest periods.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning & Housekeeping
- Perform routine and deep cleaning of operational areas including loading zones, workshops, offices, and ablution facilities.
- Remove cane residues, mud, leaves, dust, oil spills, and other debris from high-traffic and heavy equipment zones.
- Clean workshop floors, tools, benches, waste areas, and storage sections to maintain order and safety.
- Ensure walkways, platforms, and access points to heavy machinery remain clean and unobstructed.
- Maintain cleanliness around fuel stations, wash bays, parking areas, and storage yards.
Waste Management
- Collect and dispose of waste according to site waste-separation rules (organic waste, scrap metal, general waste).
- Empty bins, replace liners, and ensure waste areas are free from overflow or contamination.
- Transport waste to designated disposal points using trolleys, bins, or site-approved methods.
- Assist with maintaining recycling areas and ensuring correct disposal of oil-contaminated materials.
Safety, Compliance & Hazard Control
- Adhere to all company safety policies, housekeeping standards, and PPE requirements.
- Keep floors, ramps, and pathways dry and free from hazardous substances.
- Identify and report safety hazards such as spills, broken glass, damaged flooring, or unsafe storage.
- Place warning signs (“Wet Floor”, “Cleaning in Progress”) in operational areas when required.
- Ensure cleaning chemicals are used correctly and stored safely.
Communication & Coordination
- Communicate with the Supervisor to identify cleaning priorities, especially in high-risk areas.
- Coordinate with workshop technicians, truck drivers, and loader operators to clean around machines safely.
- Notify the Supervisor about low stock of cleaning materials or maintenance needs for cleaning equipment.
- Participate in daily briefings to stay informed about operational shifts, high-traffic times, and hazard alerts.
Equipment & Material Maintenance
- Use cleaning tools correctly (brooms, pressure washers, mops, vacuums, industrial brushes).
- Maintain cleaning equipment in good working order and report faults immediately.
- Ensure cleaning chemicals are handled with care and used according to safety data sheets.
- Keep cleaning storage areas organized, labelled, and locked when necessary.
Documentation & Reporting
- Record completed cleaning tasks in daily checklists or housekeeping logs.
- Report any spills, hazards, or incidents to the Supervisor without delay.
- Assist in compliance audits by ensuring cleaning records and area inspections are up to date.
