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JobServiceHub; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 100.000 - 424.000; Jornada completa

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Company vehicle provided

Medical aid contributions

Pension or provident fund

Uniform and PPE provided

Descripción de la vacante

Unitrans in South Africa is seeking experienced truck drivers across Code 10, Code 14, tanker and bulk freight roles. Opportunities exist at depots and client sites nationwide, with competitive salaries and benefits.

Required licences (Code 10/Code 14, PDP, ADR for tanker) and a clean driving record; 2–5 years' experience preferred. The package includes a company vehicle, medical aid, pension, and PPE provision.

Formación

• Valid driving licence for the required vehicle class (Code 10/Code 14).
• PDP legally required for all commercial transport operations.
• ADR/tanker endorsement required for tanker/hazmat roles.

Conocimientos

Road regulations

Tanker safety

Trip sheets & logs

Physical fitness

Reliability

Educación

Grade 10

Grade 12 (Matric) preferred

Descripción del empleo

A Unitrans Driver operates heavy vehicles, tankers, tipper trucks, and bulk transport equipment to move goods, fuel, agricultural produce, and mining materials across South Africa's road network on behalf of Unitrans one of South Africa's leading transport and logistics companies specialising in bulk, tanker, and passenger transport solutions.

Roles range from Code 10 and Code 14 truck drivers to tanker and tipper operators, with opportunities across Unitrans' depots, contracts, and client sites in all nine provinces.

This guide provides an overview of Unitrans Driver careers in South Africa, popular city-level listings, latest job opportunities, employee salaries and benefits, required qualifications and skills, and how to apply.

Latest Unitrans Driver Job Opportunities

• Johannesburg, Gauteng
  Code 14 long-haul, tanker, and bulk freight transport operations
• Cape Town, Western Cape
  Inter-provincial freight, tanker, and regional distribution routes
• Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  Port-linked tanker, bulk freight, and long-haul transport
• Bloemfontein, Free State
  Agricultural bulk transport and regional freight delivery
• Polokwane, Limpopo
  Mining and agricultural bulk materials transport
• Mbombela, Mpumalanga
  Coal, timber, and bulk freight transport operations
• Rustenburg, North West
  Mining bulk materials and tipper truck operations
• Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
  Tanker, bulk freight, and port-linked transport routes
• Kimberley, Northern Cape
  Bulk minerals and long-haul freight transport

For the most current listings, visit the Unitrans Careers Portal at www.unitrans.co.za/careers or search \"Unitrans Driver\" on www.jobservicehub.com and www.indeed.co.za.

Salary and Employee Benefits

Salaries for Unitrans Driver roles in South Africa vary by licence class, vehicle type, and route. Typical ranges as of 2026:

• Code 10 / local and regional delivery – ZAR 9,000–14,000 per month
• Code 14 / long-haul and bulk freight – ZAR 14,000–22,000 per month
• Specialised / tanker and hazmat transport – ZAR 22,000–38,000 per month

Additional compensation and benefits commonly offered include:

• Overnight and out-of-town allowances – ZAR 150–400 per night
• Danger pay – applicable for tanker and hazardous materials transport
• Performance bonuses – based on delivery targets and safety record
• Medical aid contributions included in the Unitrans employment package
• Pension or provident fund contributions
• Company vehicle provided for all routes and operations
• Uniform and PPE provided by Unitrans

Salaries are based on data from Jobservicehub, Indeed, Glassdoor, and Unitrans postings as of 2026.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Unitrans driver roles require a valid professional driving licence appropriate to the vehicle class, with additional certification required for tanker and hazardous goods operations.

Licences and Certifications

• Code 10 (C) or Code 14 (EC) Driver's Licence — required depending on role and vehicle type
• Professional Driving Permit (PDP) — legally required for all commercial goods transport; must be valid and current
• Dangerous Goods (ADR) Certificate — required for tanker and hazmat transport roles
• Tanker Endorsement — required for liquid bulk and fuel tanker operations

Education

• Grade 10 minimum acceptable; Grade 12 (Matric) preferred by Unitrans
• No tertiary qualification required for operational driver roles

Experience

• 2–5 years of verified driving experience in the relevant licence class preferred
• Prior experience in bulk, tanker, or agricultural transport advantageous
• A clean, unendorsed driving record is required for all positions

Key Skills and Attributes

• Sound knowledge of South African road traffic regulations and the National Road Traffic Act
• Familiarity with bulk loading, tanker safety, and tipping procedures
• Ability to complete trip sheets, logbooks, and freight documentation accurately
• Physical fitness and ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends
• Reliable, punctual, and able to operate independently on long-distance routes