Bus Driver

Company: Unitrans
Business Unit: Personnel Transport
Contract: Mega Bus – South Deep
Location: Kloof, Westonaria, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Job Reference: UNI260918-12
Minimum Education: Grade 12 / National Certificate
Closing Date: 28 October 2026

Job Overview

Unitrans is seeking experienced and safety-conscious Professional Bus Drivers to join its Personnel Transport operations supporting Mega Bus at South Deep.

The successful candidates will transport passengers along established routes, ensure timely arrivals and maintain high standards of passenger safety, vehicle care and customer service. Applicants must demonstrate defensive driving skills, knowledge of traffic regulations and a commitment to following company procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• Job-specific driver training.
• At least 3 years of experience in the same or a similar position.
• Appropriate and valid driver’s licence in one of the specified categories: CE–G, CE–PG or C–G, as applicable to the position.
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) and the required public passenger transport authorisation.
• Knowledge of defensive and preventive driving techniques.
• Good understanding of road traffic laws and passenger safety requirements.
• Willingness to follow company policies, customer requirements and operational procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Passenger Transport

• Transport passengers safely along authorised and established routes.
• Ensure passengers arrive at their destinations according to scheduled times.
• Register passengers for each trip as required.
• Follow collection times specified on the job card.
• Make stops only at company-authorised locations unless otherwise instructed by an authorised supervisor.
• Avoid unauthorised route deviations and comply with customer transport requirements.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards passengers and customers.

Vehicle Safety and Inspections

• Conduct vehicle inspections before departure and identify defects or mechanical malfunctions.
• Record defects and deviations on the appropriate inspection checklist and report them to the supervisor.
• Do not commence or continue a journey when a defect makes the vehicle unsafe to operate.
• Ensure vehicles are refuelled and kept clean.
• Take responsibility for the safe use, care and conservation of the vehicle.
• Report any vehicle damage to the manager or supervisor on duty.
• Ensure the ignition keys are removed when required and remain under the driver’s control.
• Start vehicles from inside the cabin.
• Apply wheel chocks as required by company safety procedures.
• Ensure seat belts are used by the driver and all passengers.

Compliance and Documentation

• Comply with road traffic laws, speed limits, road signs and company driving procedures.
• Read and follow the Unitrans Code of Conduct, Passenger Rules and Regulations, Driver’s Manual and applicable health, safety and transport policies.
• Complete vehicle logbooks accurately and keep records of working hours and activities up to date.
• Report incidents, accidents, near misses and property damage promptly, including incidents not directly involving the driver.
• Report trip-related incidents to the supervisor and follow the company’s reporting procedures.
• Comply with the customer’s Safety Management System (SMS) policy.
• Ensure all required driving licences, permits and other operational authorisations remain valid.
• Avoid unauthorised overtaking between Unitrans vehicles, except where permitted under company procedures.

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Training and Safety Participation

• Participate in Driver Safety Sessions (DSS) with supervisors and Health, Safety and Transport (HST) personnel at designated Unitrans locations.
• Attend required training sessions and follow established safe-driving practices.
• Understand and apply all written work procedures relevant to the role.
• Take reasonable precautions to prevent accidents and protect passengers, colleagues, vehicles and other road users.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent defensive and preventive driving skills.
• Strong awareness of passenger and road safety.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations and transport procedures.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Reliability, punctuality and personal accountability.
• Ability to follow instructions and comply with established routes and schedules.
• Commitment to vehicle maintenance and operational safety.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official Unitrans recruitment platform. Ensure your CV highlights your bus-driving experience, relevant licence category, valid PrDP and passenger transport experience.

Closing date: 28 October 2026.

Important: The source advert lists several licence categories and references additional permit requirements. Candidates should confirm the exact licence and passenger transport authorisations required for this position before applying.