Job Opportunities at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanic: responsible for the repairing and maintenance of all diesel/petrol/ machines, motor vehicles, pumps, generators in a company. Diagnoses, identifies and rectifies mechanical problems on vehicles and equipment. Plans work procedure. Overhauls or replaces carburettors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters and pumps. Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified Artisan or 5 year recognized apprentice
•  Valid driver's license, preferably EC
•  Up to 3 years’ experience

Duties & Responsibilities  

  Servicing of company vehicles to predefined checklists

•  Attend to breakdowns and carry out the necessary repairs on Earth Moving Equipment
•  Apply Health & Safety rules and regulations in all aspects of job
•  Ensure vehicles are kept in line with legal requirements and company policies i.e. roadworthy etc.
•  Maintain a safe and clean working place at all times
• Administer regular reporting to management regarding breakdowns, services etc
•  Perform ancillary duties to the above as determined by management on an ongoing basis

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Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for a Driver Trainer responsible for presenting prescribed in-house training courses for lower skilled employees and monitors results of same. Conducts training sessions covering specified areas such as new employee orientation, on-the-job training, use of computers and software, apprenticeship programs, customer service, sales techniques, health and safety practices, public relations, refresher training, promotional development, upgrading, retraining displaced workers and leadership development. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric or equivalent
• Must be a qualified TETA Facilitator and Assessor
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience as a driver
• Must have at least 6 years’ experience as a driver trainer
• Must have knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act and audit
• Certificates in 1st Aid and Firefighting will be an advantage
• Certificates for Operate a vehicle combination and Dangerous Goods are essential
• Conflict Management
• Planning & Organising
• Motivational Skills
• Flexibility
• Computer Skill
• Problem Solving
• Time management
• Customer Relations
• Liaise with Customers and address requirements 
• Team Work 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Liaise with Contract Managers to understand driver profiles through measurement tools
• Maintain driver files for contract on learner management system
• Ensure accurate and timeous capturing of data onto the system

Administrative duties

• Screen potential drivers for pre-employment
• Coach drivers to improve performance though Drive cam coaching, remedial training and remedial in-cab training
• Schedule and execute training in line with company, client and academy theory standards
• Conduct in cab assessments, job observations, site inspections and route risk assessments as per company or client requirements 
   

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Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for a Driver Trainer responsible for presenting prescribed in-house training courses for lower skilled employees and monitors results of same. Conducts training sessions covering specified areas such as new employee orientation, on-the-job training, use of computers and software, apprenticeship programs, customer service, sales techniques, health and safety practices, public relations, refresher training, promotional development, upgrading, retraining displaced workers and leadership development. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric or equivalent
• Must be a qualified TETA Facilitator and Assessor
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience as a driver
• Must have at least 6 years’ experience as a driver trainer
• Must have knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act and audit
• Certificates in 1st Aid and Firefighting will be an advantage
• Certificates for Operate a vehicle combination and Dangerous Goods are essential
• Conflict Management
• Planning & Organising
• Motivational Skills
• Flexibility
• Computer Skill
• Problem Solving
• Time management
• Customer Relations
• Liaise with Customers and address requirements 
• Team Work 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Liaise with Contract Managers to understand driver profiles through measurement tools
• Maintain driver files for contract on learner management system
• Ensure accurate and timeous capturing of data onto the system

Administrative duties

• Screen potential drivers for pre-employment
• Coach drivers to improve performance though Drive cam coaching, remedial training and remedial in-cab training
• Schedule and execute training in line with company, client and academy theory standards
• Conduct in cab assessments, job observations, site inspections and route risk assessments as per company or client requirements 

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Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Worker - Assistant Driver to ensure that loading and offloading is done. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements    

•  Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4
•  Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
•  Must have own reliable transport to and from work
•   Clean criminal record
•  Medically fit
•  Proven experience working in warehousing, manufacturing, or transport and logistics environment
•  Ability to walk, bend, push, pull and lift heavy objects repetitively during working hours 
•  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team
•  Self-motivation and the ability to identify and complete needed tasks without direct supervision
•  The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
•  Excellent communication skills and strong work ethics.
•  Able to carry out all reasonable instructions from Supervisor

Duties & Responsibilities    

•  Loading and unloading company products
•  Assisting drivers to find delivery location when needed
•  Reporting all delivery-related problems to management
•  Compiling accurate delivery records and reports
•  Obtaining clients’ and customers’ signatures as an acknowledgment of having received the delivered products.
•  Cleaning of trucks
•  Assisting with the unloading of the delivery vehicle at the end of each shift.
•  General housekeeping tasks

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Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for a high caliber Administration Officer I - in Crown Mines - Gauteng - to perform  variety of clerical duties for functional groups involving compiling and arranging data, making standard computations, processing and  maintaining records and files. Routines are generally prescribed and supervision is readily available.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Basic bookkeeping / accounting tertiary qualification,
• 2 - 3 Years general administration skills,
• Experience in the Bus Industry will be an advantage,
• Computer literate -Microsoft office Skills - excel, word and outlook and other,
• Excellent problem solving abilities Advanced Excel,
• Reconciliations,
• Be able to work without supervision,
• Good numeric skills and high level of accuracy with the attention to detail,
• Excellent communication skills,
• Petty cash, Purchase Orders & Jounals

Duties & Responsibilities    

• General administration duties
• Deadline orientated and ability to co-ordinate the various activities,
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Must be prepared to work overtime if required
• Maintaining filing system
• Assisting with customer queries
• An excellent ability to work in a team and create team co-operation
• Willing to take responsibility
• General Office duties
• Special projects
   

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Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has become available for a Boilermaker who will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and maintaining agricultural transport equipment. This role involves welding, cutting, shaping, and joining metal components to construct, maintain and repair drawbar trailers, tautliner trailers, ancillary trailers, excavator loader grabs and push pillars. The Boilermaker shall ensure the structural integrity and safety of all metal fabrications, performing routine inspections and maintenance to prevent equipment failure. This position requires a strong understanding of welding techniques, metal properties, and industry safety standards.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Minimum qualification: Relevant Diploma / NQF level 6
• Qualified Artisan (Boilermaker) with recognized trade certificate.
• Up to 3 years’ experience in a similar role 
• Previous experience working in the logistics industry would be advantageous 
• Must be able to work under pressure

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Planning, Leading, Organizing and Control of the welding team, tools and equipment
• Responsible for housekeeping and SHEQ in the welding shop
• Managing of Job Cards
• Aligning structures or plate sections to assemble metal frames
• Performing routine maintenance on trailers and trucks metal works
• Inspecting and repairing metal fittings, such as hanger brackets, bin frames, scissors arm, subframes and bin doors
• Fabricating iron/steel plates and tubes for construction of trailer components, loader push pillars and grabs
• Using torches, plasma cutters, or arc welding equipment to cut, bend, and shape metal pieces for assembly
• Testing completed work to verify they are fit for operation
• Installing pre-made components and assembling grabs, push pillars
• Updating job knowledge continuously by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical drawing and participating in meetings