Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver
Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver (UNI250410-3) – Unitrans
Closing Date
2025/04/18
Reference Number
UNI250410-3
Job Title Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver
Business Unit / Division Consumer
Contract Rainbow Hammersdale
Job Type Classification Permanent – Normal
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level: Grade 12 | National Certificate
Job Advert Summary
An opportunity has become available for a high-calibre Ultra-heavy motor vehicle driver to distribute goods to various clients.
Minimum requirements:
Grade 12 / Matric/ Senior Certificate
Grade 10 Literacy level (Verbally and Numerically literate)
Code EC driver’s license with valid PrDP (DGP)
Minimum 3 years’ experience driving an Ultra Heavy Vehicle
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
Literacy level (Verbally and numerically literate)
Code EC driver’s license with valid PrDP (DGP)
Minimum 3 years’ experience driving an Ultra Heavy Vehicle
Must be 25 years of age and above
Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays
Defensive driving techniques
Function and location of vehicle components
Reporting procedure of emergencies and defects
Vehicle inspections and operating a fire extinguisher
Maximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency
Vehicle loading techniques
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare vehicle for trip and operate ultra-heavy-duty vehicles.
Load, Transport, and offloading of vehicles.
Handle required documentation and perform ancillary duties
All other reasonable instructions from the Supervisor
Prepared to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
Safe driving record and clean criminal record
Housekeeping of vehicles, uniform, and PPE
Adhere to promote SOP and Safety Procedures. Successfully undergo/complete the following:
Medical evaluation
USCS training modules
Induction processes
Practical driving evaluation
Verification of a clean criminal record
Ensure the vehicle is not overloaded as per the National Road Traffic Act.
Responsible for goods to be offloaded by either operating offloading equipment or overseeing the offloading process.
Ensure the load is secured before departure.
Opening and closing of tarpaulins, where applicable.
Deal with Customers in a professional and efficient manner.
