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Unitrans: Trainer Drivers & Drivers: Unitrans is a company that cares. We see, hear, understand and appreciate every individual in our organisation. Through empowering our people we deliver on our purpose

Driver Trainer

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Job Advert Summary: Unitrans: Trainer Drivers & Drivers

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: Unitrans: Trainer Drivers & Drivers

• 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 

Ultra-heavy Motor Vehicle Driver

Job Advert Summary: Unitrans: Trainer Drivers & Drivers

An opportunity has become available for a high caliber ultra-heavy motor vehicle driver to distribute goods to various clients. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 10 Literacy level (Verbally and Numerically literate)
• Code EC driver’s license with valid PrDP (DGP)
• 3 years experience driving a Ultra Heavy Vehicle
• Must be 25 years of age and above
• Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays
• Defensive driving techniques
• Function and location of vehicle components
• Reporting procedure of emergencies and defects
• Vehicle inspections and operating a fire extinguisher
• Maximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Vehicle loading techniques

Duties & Responsibilities: Unitrans: Trainer Drivers & Drivers

• Prepare vehicle for trip and operate Ultra heavy duty vehicles.
• Load, Transport and offloading of vehicles.
• Handle required documentation and perform ancillary duties
• All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor
• Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Safe driving record and clean criminal record
• Housekeeping of vehicles, uniform and PPE
• Adhere to promote SOP’s and Safety Procedures Successfully undergo / complete the following:
• Medical evaluation
• USCS training modules
• Induction processes
• Practical driving evaluation
• Verification of clean criminal record

• Ensure the vehicle is not overloaded as per the National Road Traffic Act.
• Responsible for goods to be offloaded by either operating offloading equipment or overseeing the offloading process.
• Ensure the load is secured before departure.
• Opening and closing of tarpaulins where applicable.
• Deal with Customers in a professional and efficient manner.