🚛 UNITRANS IS HIRING – CLAIRWOOD WORKSHOP, DURBAN
Unitrans is currently recruiting for three permanent positions at its Clairwood Workshop in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. These opportunities are ideal for experienced technical and mechanical professionals looking to join the Petroleum division and contribute to the safe, reliable and efficient operation of trucks, tankers, trailers and heavy equipment.
The available positions are:
- Auto Electrician – Reference: UNI260902-7
- Semi-Skilled Mechanic – Reference: UNI260902-6
- Diesel Mechanic – Reference: UNI260902-2
📍 Location: Clairwood, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
💼 Employment: Permanent – Normal
📅 Closing Date: 9 September 2026
🔧 1. AUTO ELECTRICIAN
The Auto Electrician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, installing and maintaining electrical and electronic systems on vehicles, trucks, mobile equipment and tankers.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified Auto Electrician trade certification.
- A valid driver’s licence is advantageous.
- 3–5 years’ relevant experience in an automotive, fleet, truck or tanker maintenance environment.
- Experience working on light vehicles, trucks, tankers, trailers or mobile equipment.
- Strong electrical and electronic fault-finding skills.
- Knowledge of automotive electrical systems, ECUs and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
- Understanding of preventative maintenance.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Good troubleshooting, planning and time-management skills.
Key Duties
The successful candidate will:
- Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic faults.
- Repair and replace alternators, starters, batteries, wiring, sensors, relays and control units.
- Work on lighting, indicators, dashboards and electronic systems.
- Conduct routine electrical inspections.
- Perform preventative maintenance.
- Install electrical accessories and equipment.
- Ensure installations comply with safety and company standards.
- Complete job cards, reports and maintenance records.
- Work with mechanics and other technical personnel to resolve faults.
- Support breakdown repairs when required.
🔩 2. SEMI-SKILLED MECHANIC
The Semi-Skilled Mechanic will support the maintenance, safety and roadworthiness of trucks, trailers, tankers and heavy equipment.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12.
- Technical or vocational training in Mechanics, Diesel Engines or Heavy Equipment Maintenance is advantageous.
- Basic safety training.
- Approximately 5 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance, workshop operations or equipment servicing.
- Experience in transport fleets, logistics or industrial environments.
- Exposure to trucks, trailers, heavy vehicles or fuel tankers is advantageous.
Key Duties
Responsibilities include:
- Inspecting and assisting with mechanical fault-finding and repairs.
- Performing routine servicing, lubrication and oil changes.
- Replacing filters and performing basic mechanical adjustments.
- Assisting with repairs to brakes, air systems, suspension, steering, hydraulics, hoses, belts, engines and driveline components.
- Supporting emergency roadside and field breakdowns.
- Assisting with roadworthiness inspections.
- Supporting preventative maintenance schedules.
- Maintaining workshop tools and equipment.
- Keeping service areas clean and organised.
- Recording maintenance activities and parts used.
- Following all health and safety procedures.
⚙️ 3. DIESEL MECHANIC
The Diesel Mechanic will service, diagnose, maintain and repair diesel-powered vehicles and trailers to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified Diesel Mechanic trade certification.
- Valid driver’s licence; Heavy Duty Driver’s Licence is advantageous.
- 3–5 years’ experience in diesel vehicle or earth-moving equipment maintenance.
- Experience working on trucks, trailers and heavy equipment.
- Experience in dangerous-goods haulage operations.
- Experience mentoring or acting as a journeyman for an apprentice is advantageous.
- Strong diesel engine and mechanical repair skills.
- Fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems.
- Good planning, problem-solving and time-management skills.
Key Duties
The successful candidate will:
- Service trucks and trailers according to maintenance schedules.
- Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Attend to breakdowns and perform diagnostics and repairs.
- Repair engines, transmissions, braking systems, hydraulics and auxiliary systems.
- Test vehicles after repairs.
- Maintain roadworthiness and statutory compliance.
- Complete job cards and service reports.
- Record parts, labour and outstanding repairs.
- Maintain a safe and clean workshop.
- Assist other artisans and technical staff when required.
📢 DON’T MISS OUT!
If you have the required qualifications, skills and experience, consider applying for these permanent Unitrans opportunities at the Clairwood Workshop.
📅 Closing Date: 9 September 2026
Apply before the closing date and use the correct reference number for the position you are applying for.
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