Ultra-Heavy Motor Vehicle Drivers – Tulisa Park

Full time @Unitrans in General Freight
  • Gauteng, Tulisa Park, 2197, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa View on Map
  • Post Date : 3 July 2025
  • Apply Before : 10 July 2025
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  • Job ID 38639
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Any
  • Industry  Specialized
  • Qualifications  Matric
  • License  Code 14
  • Coverage  Local 

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🚛 Ultra-Heavy Motor Vehicle Drivers – Tulisa Park | Unitrans

📍 Location: Tulisa Park, Gauteng
🏢 Business Unit: Consumer | Unitrans South Africa
📅 Closing Date: 10 July 2025
🔖 Reference Number: UNI250703-5
💼 Employment Type: Permanent


🛣️ About the Role

Are you an experienced truck driver ready to take on a challenging role with one of South Africa’s leading logistics companies? Unitrans is seeking reliable and safety-conscious Ultra-Heavy Motor Vehicle Drivers to distribute goods to various clients across the Gauteng region.

If you take pride in your driving skills, understand road safety protocols, and can manage ultra-heavy loads with precision, then this opportunity is for you.


🎯 Key Purpose

To ensure the efficient, safe, and timely delivery of goods using ultra-heavy-duty vehicles such as manual FAW trucks. The driver will be responsible for pre-trip inspections, documentation handling, customer engagement, and adherence to safety and traffic regulations.


Minimum Requirements

  • Matric / Grade 12 (or Grade 10 with strong literacy and numeracy)

  • Valid Code EC driver’s license with a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP – DGP)

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience driving ultra-heavy vehicles

  • Proven experience with manual gear FAW trucks

  • Must be 25 years or older

  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

  • Clean criminal record and strong safety track record


🧠 Skills & Knowledge Required

  • Defensive driving techniques

  • Knowledge of vehicle inspection protocols, emergency reporting, and defect management

  • Fire extinguisher usage

  • Load securing, tarpaulin handling, and safe loading/unloading

  • Customer service etiquette when dealing with clients

  • Understanding of cost-effective vehicle operation

  • Adherence to National Road Traffic Act regulations


🚚 Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct daily vehicle inspections and ensure roadworthiness

  • Prepare and operate ultra-heavy-duty trucks for trips, including:

    • Loading, securing, and transporting goods safely

    • Offloading via manual or assisted methods

  • Complete and manage all trip-related documentation and logs

  • Open and close tarpaulins (if applicable)

  • Maintain neatness and cleanliness of the vehicle, uniform, and PPE

  • Uphold all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols

  • Participate in medical checks, inductions, training, and evaluations

  • Report any vehicle issues or customer concerns timeously

  • Represent the company professionally at client delivery points


📝 What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Physically fit and medically cleared for duty

  • Self-disciplined and punctual

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure

  • Commitment to safety and customer satisfaction


📩 How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV, along with certified copies of their ID, driver’s license, PrDP, and relevant certificates.

Ensure your application reaches Unitrans before 10 July 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessments.

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