Closing Date 2025/06/13
Reference Number UNI250610-2
Job Title Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver
Business Unit / Division Consumer
Contract Rainbow Worcester
Job Type Classification Permanent - Normal
Location - Town / City Malmesbury
Location - Province Western 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
- Grade 10 Literacy level (Verbally and Numerically literate)
- Code EC driver's license with valid PrDP (DGP)
- Minimum 3 years experience driving an Ultra Heavy Vehicle
Additional Requirements
- Must be 25 years of age and above
- Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays
- Knowledge of defensive driving techniques
- Understanding of vehicle components and their functions
- Reporting procedures for emergencies and defects
- Vehicle inspections and fire extinguisher operation
- Maximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency
- Vehicle loading techniques
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicle for trips and operate Ultra Heavy Vehicles
- Load, transport, and offload goods
- Handle required documentation and perform ancillary duties
- Follow instructions from supervisor
- Work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
- Maintain a safe driving record and clean criminal record
- Housekeeping of vehicles, uniforms, and PPE
- Follow SOPs and safety procedures
- Complete medical evaluations, USCS training modules, induction, and practical driving evaluations
- Verify a clean criminal record
- Ensure loads are not overloaded as per the National Road Traffic Act
- Oversee or operate offloading equipment for goods offloading
- Secure loads before departure
- Open and close tarpaulins when applicable
- Interact professionally with customers