Ultra-Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver 

Reference Number: UNI261104-1
Business Unit / Division: Consumer
Contract: Rainbow Hammersdale
Job Type: Permanent – Normal
Location: Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Minimum Education Level: Grade 12 / National Certificate
Closing Date: 12 November 2026

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

• Code EC driver’s licence 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 licence 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.

• Minimum 3 years’ Superlink driving experience.

• Maximising vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

• Vehicle loading techniques.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle for trip and operate ultra-heavy duty vehicles.

• Load, transport and offload vehicles.

• Handle required documentation and perform ancillary duties.

• Carry out all other reasonable instructions from Supervisor.

• Be prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

• Maintain a safe driving record and clean criminal record.

• Perform housekeeping of vehicles, uniform and PPE.

• Adhere to and promote SOPs and safety procedures.

Successfully undergo / complete the following:

• Medical evaluation.

• USCS training modules.

• Induction processes.

• Practical driving evaluation.

• Verification of clean criminal record.

Additional responsibilities:

• 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.