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Truck Driver Learnership Opportunity – Unitrans

Company: Unitrans
Reference Number: UNI260817-8
Job Type: Temporary Learnership
Programme: Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver – NQF Level 3
Locations: KwaZulu-Natal, Cape Town and Gauteng
Business Unit: HR Training Academy
Closing Date: 28 August 2026

About the Learnership

Unitrans is offering a structured Truck Driver Learnership for qualifying unemployed South African youth who want to build a career in professional driving and the transport industry.

The programme leads to the Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver NQF Level 3 and combines classroom-based learning, workplace training and practical driving experience.

Successful learners will be exposed to modern commercial vehicle operations, including technology such as telematics and on-board fleet systems.

Programme Duration

• 12 to 18 months
• Classroom-based theoretical training
• On-the-job workplace training
• Minimum 100 practical driving hours
• Final competency assessment
• External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Valid Code EC driver’s licence.
• Valid PrDP with the required categories D, G and P.
• Certified copy of Matric certificate.
• Medically fit.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• A degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Economics or a related field will be advantageous.

What Unitrans Is Looking For

• Safety-first attitude.
• Good judgement and responsible driving behaviour.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make decisions independently.
• Comfortable using technology and willing to learn telematics and on-board vehicle systems.
• Reliable, disciplined and professional.
• Pride in your work.

Learnership Responsibilities

Successful learners will be required to:

• Attend compulsory classroom training.
• Complete workplace-based training.
• Gain practical driving experience.
• Complete at least 100 practical driving hours before the final assessment.
• Apply road safety and energy-efficiency standards.
• Learn to operate commercial vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Complete the final competency assessment.
• Complete the compulsory EISA.

Documents Required

Applicants should submit certified copies not older than three months of:

• South African ID.
• Matric certificate.
• Code EC driver’s licence.
• PrDP.
• Other relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Closing Date

28 August 2026

This is a strong opportunity for aspiring professional truck drivers who already hold a Code EC licence and PrDP and want to establish a long-term career in South Africa’s road freight and logistics industry.