🚛 ULTRA-HEAVY MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER
Company: Unitrans
Position: Ultra-Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver
Reference Number: UNI260807-2
Business Unit: Consumer
Employment Type: Permanent – Normal
Location: Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal
Country: South Africa
Minimum Education: Grade 12 / National Certificate
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
📌 JOB OVERVIEW
An exciting opportunity is available for a high-calibre Ultra-Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver to join the team in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal.
The successful candidate will be responsible for safely transporting and distributing goods to various clients. This position requires an experienced driver who understands heavy vehicle operations, follows safety procedures and can provide professional customer service.
The role is permanent and is suitable for an experienced ultra-heavy vehicle driver who meets the required licensing and experience requirements.
🎓 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric / Senior Certificate.
- Applicants with a minimum Grade 10 literacy level who are verbally and numerically literate are required.
- Valid Code EC driver’s licence.
- Valid PrDP / DGP.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience driving an Ultra-Heavy Vehicle.
- Must be 25 years or older.
- Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays.
- A safe driving record is required.
- Must have a clean criminal record.
- Good understanding of defensive driving techniques.
- Knowledge of vehicle components and their functions.
- Knowledge of emergency and vehicle-defect reporting procedures.
- Ability to conduct vehicle inspections.
- Knowledge of operating a fire extinguisher.
- Understanding of vehicle loading techniques.
- Ability to maximise vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
🚚 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of ultra-heavy-duty vehicles.
Duties include:
- Preparing the vehicle for each trip.
- Operating ultra-heavy-duty vehicles safely and responsibly.
- Loading, transporting and offloading goods.
- Ensuring that loads are properly secured before departure.
- Ensuring that the vehicle is not overloaded, in accordance with the National Road Traffic Act.
- Taking responsibility for goods during the offloading process.
- Operating offloading equipment where required or overseeing the offloading process.
- Opening and closing tarpaulins where applicable.
- Completing and handling all required documentation.
- Conducting appropriate vehicle inspections.
- Reporting vehicle defects, emergencies and other issues according to procedure.
- Maintaining the cleanliness and housekeeping of the vehicle.
- Taking care of the issued uniform and PPE.
- Following all applicable SOPs and safety procedures.
- Performing other reasonable duties and instructions given by the Supervisor.
- Dealing with customers in a professional, respectful and efficient manner.
🛡️ SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
Safety is an important part of this position. The successful candidate must demonstrate responsible driving behaviour and consistently follow company and road safety requirements.
The candidate must be prepared to successfully undergo and complete:
- Medical evaluation.
- USCS training modules.
- Company induction processes.
- Practical driving evaluation.
- Verification of a clean criminal record.
The driver must ensure that the vehicle and its load are compliant before leaving the premises and throughout the journey.
💼 SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
The ideal candidate should be:
- Responsible and reliable.
- Safety-conscious.
- Experienced in operating ultra-heavy vehicles.
- Professional when dealing with customers.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to follow instructions and company procedures.
- Comfortable working shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Punctual and organised.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of vehicle and personal cleanliness.
📍 LOCATION
Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal
Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the operational requirements of the position, including shift work, weekends and public holidays.
📅 CLOSING DATE
14 August 2026
If you have a Code EC licence, valid PrDP/DGP and at least 3 years’ ultra-heavy vehicle driving experience, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your driving career.
🔥 Don’t wait until the closing date — get your documents ready and apply! 🚛💼