Current Vacancies at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for Driver Ultra Heavy Vehicle to operate a motor vehicle, the gross vehicle mass or gross combination mass of which does not exceed 56 000 kg.

Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.
Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4, 
• Code EC PrDP – “D”
•  Up to 3 years’ experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Prepare vehicles for a trip
• Operate ultra heavy duty vehicles
• Perform vehicle inspection before and after the trip.
• Handle documentation from dispatch to the customer and back to the distribution Centre
• Takes full responsibility for the roadworthiness of the vehicle when leaving the Depot
• Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Account for all the goods that are being transported to the customer
• All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor
• Safe driving record and clean criminal record

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Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Manager responsible for the repair of plant, machinery and equipment, and quality control of work and processes. The Workshop Manager manages the workshop supervisors, and ensures overall optimum performance of technicians and artisans. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (trade papers essential)
• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4, Diploma / NQF level 6 Mechanical Engineering tertiary 
• Up to 5 years’ experience in a management role

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Manage the workshop team
• Develop and maintain a sound relationship with workshop and operations staff and suppliers
• Manage the fleet maintenance programme
• Manage the budget vehicle maintenance costs to acceptable levels
• Manage stores stock levels and the purchase of replacement parts and equipment
• Working knowledge of maintaining a haulage fleet comprising of trucks trailers and loading equipment
• Mentor and coach the workshop team

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Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has become available for Despatch Supervisor to take full responsibility of the overall function of the despatch function. To plan, coordinate and manage daily operations in the department such that work is performed effectively by those accountable and tasks are executed timeously and effectively.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Transportation Management or studying towards is an advantage
• Administration Skills
• 2 years experience in the Transport industry in a supervisory position
• Hands-on involvement in all areas of the business
• Problem solving abilities Skills and Knowledge
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Valid drivers license and Own Reliable transport
• Analytical, pro-active, organized, innovative
• Computer literate (MS Office and Outlook)
• Transport Management
• Health and Safety Legislation and Procedure
• Knowledge of NBC regulations
• Knowledge of the Road Traffic Legislation
• Knowledge of SHEQ systems, Safety Legislation and Procedures
• Labour Legislation

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Supporting and assisting Management with:
• Handling administrative tasks and supervising and controlling driver activities
• Briefing / debriefing of Drivers (loading and off loading)
• Able to Schedule loads
• Trip sheet analysis and dispatching vehicles, monitoring progress and utilization
• Handling administrative tasks and supervising and controlling driver activities

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Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Foreman responsible for planning and organising the workload in the workshop to maximise effective manpower utilisation and cost-effective maintenance to vehicles and equipment. Schedules vehicle and equipment maintenance. Inspects and tests vehicles and equipment. Order spares and components needed for maintenance.

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (trade papers essential)
• Valid driver's license, preferably EC
• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4
• Up to 5 years’ experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Oversee the operations and activities within a workshop or maintenance facility
• Responsible for managing a team of technicians or mechanics and ensuring that work is performed efficiently, safely, and to the required standards
• Responsible for planning and organising the workload in the workshop to maximise effective manpower utilisation and cost-effective maintenance to vehicles and equipment
• Responsible for scheduling vehicle and equipment maintenance 
• Oversee the inspection and testing of vehicles and equipment
• Responsible for ordering spares and components needed for maintenance

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Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for Driver Ultra Heavy Vehicle to operate a motor vehicle, the gross vehicle mass or gross combination mass of which does not exceed 56 000 kg.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4, Grade 10 / NQF level 2
• Code EC PrDP – “D” if required to operate a DG vehicle
• Up to 3 years’ experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Prepare vehicles for a trip
• Operate ultra heavy duty vehicles
• Perform vehicle inspection before and after the trip
• Handle documentation from dispatch to the customer and back to the distribution Centre
• Takes full responsibility for the roadworthiness of the vehicle when leaving the Depot
• Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Account for all the goods that are being transported to the customer
• All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor
• Safe driving record and clean criminal record

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Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Clerk III (Accounts Officer) to handle all general administration and financial duties such as bookkeeping, problem solving and maintaining filing system. Please refer to the minimum requirements and duties below for further information.

Minimum Requirements    

• Preparation of revenue schedules
• Management & capture of fuel transactions
• Petty cash control
• Preparation of weekly flash reports for review.
• Flash variance reporting
• Preparation of month end reports
• Verify trail balance transactions
• Debtors invoicing
• Creditors posting
• Other admin tasks required from time to time
• Ensure relevant deadlines are met.
• Preparation & capturing of month end journals.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Grade 12 with a relevant tertiary qualification
• Valid Driver's License
• Advance Excel skills
• Previous Bookkeeping / supervisory experience
• Previous experience in full creditors / debtors function is essential (Min 2 years)
• Computer Literate
• Strong administration skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Self Motivated
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical / Problem solving ability
• Ability to work independently
• Good admin and organizational skills
• Good communication between Management, Staff & Client.
• Knowledge of Sage (X3)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline orientated
• Ability to liaise with management, customers and suppliers