Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver

Unitrans Recruitment; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

Unitrans is seeking an Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver to distribute goods to various clients from Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. The role requires a Grade 12 with a Code EC license and PrDP, plus several years of Ultra-heavy vehicle experience.

The successful candidate will work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, maintain a safe driving record, and perform vehicle loading/unloading with strict adherence to SOPs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience driving Ultra Heavy Vehicle.
• Valid PrDP and EC license.
• Ability to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle for trip and operate Ultra heavy duty vehicles.
• Load, transport and offload vehicles.
• Handle required documentation and ancillary duties.
• Adhere to safety procedures and SOPs; perform vehicle inspections.
• Ensure loads are secured and not overloaded.

Skills

3+ years heavy vehicle experience

Age 25+

Defensive driving

Vehicle loading techniques

Shift work / weekends

Reporting emergencies

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Code EC driver license with PrDP

Job description

Unitrans is a company that cares. We see, hear, understand and appreciate every individual in our organisation. Through empowering our people we deliver on our purpose - The Power of Doing.

Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver

Details

Closing Date 2026/09/24

Reference Number UNI260916-6

Job Title Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver

Business Unit / Division Petroleum

Contract Rehau

Job Type Classification Temporary - Fixed Term

Location - Town / City Uitenhage

Location - Province Eastern Cape

Location - Country South Africa

Minimum Education Level Grade 12 | National Certificate

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 license with valid PrDP (DGP)
• Minimum 3 years experience driving a Ultra Heavy Vehicle
• Literacy level (Verbally and Numerically literate
• 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
• Maximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Vehicle loading techniques

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle for trip and operate Ultra heavy duty vehicles.
• Load, Transport and offloading of vehicles.
• Handle required documentation and perform ancillary duties
• All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor
• Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Safe driving record and clean criminal record
• Housekeeping of vehicles, uniform and PPE
• Adhere to promote SOP’s and Safety Procedures Successfully undergo / complete the following:
• Medical evaluation
• USCS training modules
• Induction processes
• Practical driving evaluation
• Verification of clean criminal record
• 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.