Extra Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver (articulated)

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/03

Reference Number UNI261012-11

Job Title Extra Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver (articulated)

Business Unit / Division Consumer

Contract BP Inbound

Job Type Classification Permanent - Normal

Location - Town / City Newlands East

Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Country South Africa

Minimum Education Level Grade 12 | National Certificate

Job Advert Summary An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Extra Heavy Vehicle Driver (articulated vehicle) to prepare vehicle for trip and operate heavy duty vehicles. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements • Grade 12 Literacy level • Must be in a possession of Code 14 driver's license. Valid PrDP (EC1) • Must have 3 years articulated driving experience driving both rigids and horse • Medically fit • Clean criminal record • Defensive driving • Eaton Fuller gearbox and ZF gearbox driving • Function and location of vehicle components • Road Traffic Act (i.e. operating a vehicle) • Driver actions regarding to weather/road/traffic conditions • Reporting procedure of emergencies and defects • Vehicle inspections and operating a fire extinguisher • Maximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency • Vehicle loading techniques

Duties & Responsibilities • Prepare vehicles for a trip. • Operate heavy duty vehicles. • Handle documentation from dispatch to the customer and back to the distribution Centre. • Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays • Perform vehicle inspection before and after the trip. • Account for all the goods that are being transported to the customer • Prepare vehicle for trip and operate heavy duty vehicles • All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor • Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays • Safe driving record and clean criminal record

Policy

Appointments will be made in accordance with diversity targets.