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 |
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)
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.
How to apply:
| Closing Date | 2026/09/11 |