Unitrans Truck Driver Learnership Opportunity
| Reference Number | UNI260817-8 |
| Job Title | Truck Driver Learnership Opportunity |
| Business Unit / Division | Administration |
| Contract | HR Training Academy |
| Job Type Classification | Temporary – Learnership |
| Location – Town / City | KwaZulu Natal, Cape Town and Gauteng |
| Location – Province | Various |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Minimum Education Level | Grade 12 | National Certificate |
Job Advert Summary:
- Are you ready to kickstart your career and join a company that keeps South Africa moving? Unitrans, a leader in transportation, warehousing and supply chain services, is offering a learnership leading to the Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver NQF Level 3 for qualifying unemployed South African youth.
- At Unitrans, professional driving is a career that gives you steady work, an income that supports your family and a path that runs deep into the transport industry.
- The industry is changing; computerised trucks, telematics and data-driven fleet management are where road freight is heading.
- Unitrans is building a generation of drivers ready for that future, safe, customer-centric and comfortable with technology.
- For us that means drivers trained our way from the first day and a pipeline of young talent we can grow.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Valid Code EC driver’s licence with a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP), categories D, G and P.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
- Medically fit and willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- A degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain management, transport economics or a related field will be advantageous.
Attributes:
- A safety-first mindset and sound judgement on the road.
- Strong customer focus.
- Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to make decisions on your own.
- Comfortable with technology, and keen to work with telematics and on-board systems as our fleet modernises.
- Reliability, discipline and pride in your work.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Complete a structured 12-to-18-month programme combining classroom theory, on the job training and time behind the wheel.
- Attend compulsory face-to-face classroom training in order to be found competent.
- Log a minimum of 100 practical driving hours in the workplace before your final assessment.
- Operate safely and efficiently, applying the legislated standards for road safety and energy efficiency.
- Complete a final assessment for competence and the compulsory External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
How to apply:
- To apply, please submit your application with the required supporting documentation on the Unitrans recruitment portal.
- Attach certified copies, not older than three months, of your ID, your Code EC driver’s licence with PrDP, your Matric certificate and other qualifications.
| Closing Date | 2026/08/28 |