Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver (rigid)

Unitrans; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitrans seeks a Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver to operate vehicles under 16,000 kg in Pretoria West. The role includes responsibilities such as transportation of goods, vehicle inspections, and handling documentation. Candidates must have a Grade 12 qualification, relevant licenses, and be prepared to work shifts including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Code 10 with Valid PrDP required for operating Heavy Vehicle.
• 3 years’ experience mandatory.
• Prepared to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for a trip and operate heavy-duty vehicles.
• Perform inspections before and after trips.
• Handle documentation from dispatch to customers.

Skills

Safe driving record

Ability to work shifts

Documentation handling

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

National Certificate

Job description

Closing Date 2025/07/06

Reference Number UNI250626-8

Job Title Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver (rigid)

Business Unit / Division Consumer

Contract RCL Milling

Job Type Classification Permanent - Normal

Location - Town / City Pretoria West

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Country South Africa

Minimum Education Level Grade 12 | National Certificate

Job Advert Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Driver Heavy Vehicle to drive a vehicle that does not exceed 16 000 kg (rigid or articulated, not heavier than 750kg) to transport goods, products or materials to and from specified destinations. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Code 10, Valid PrDP - PrDP “D” if required to operate Dangerous Goods (Code14 will be an advantage)
• 3 years’ experience
• Must be prepared to work weekend and public holidays.
• Medically Fit
• Own reliable transport to and from work
• Clean criminal record
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for a trip
• Operate heavy duty vehicles
• Perform vehicle inspection before and after the trip
• Handle documentation from dispatch to the customer and back to the distribution Centre
• Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Account for all the goods that are being transported to the customer
• Takes full responsibility for the roadworthiness of the vehicle when leaving the Depot
• All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor - Safe driving record and clean criminal record