The Truck Driver Learnerships are now open at Unitrans for unemployed South African youth who want to build a professional career in the transport, logistics and road freight industry. The programme offers structured workplace training leading to the Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver NQF Level 3. The Truck Driver Learnerships combine classroom theory, practical workplace training and supervised driving experience. Participants will develop professional driving, road safety, customer service and technology skills while gaining valuable exposure to the modern transport industry.
Position Details
- Programme: Truck Driver Learnership Opportunity
- Company: Unitrans
- Reference Number: UNI260817-8
- Job Type: Temporary Learnership
- Division: Administration
- Contract: HR Training Academy
- Duration: 12–18 Months
- Qualification: Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver NQF Level 3
- Locations: KwaZulu-Natal, Cape Town and Gauteng
- Location: Various locations, South Africa
- Minimum Education: Grade 12 / National Certificate
- Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Truck Driver Learnerships, applicants should have:
- South African citizenship
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Valid Code EC driver’s licence
- Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) with categories D, G and P
- Certified copies of required qualifications
- Medical fitness
- Ability 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
Skills Required
- Strong safety awareness
- Good judgement and responsible decision-making
- Customer service orientation
- Problem-solving skills
- Reliability and discipline
- Ability to work independently
- Professional attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Comfort with technology and digital systems
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Key Learning Areas
- Professional truck driving
- Road safety and compliance
- Energy-efficient driving
- Fleet operations
- Transport and logistics
- Customer service
- Vehicle and driver responsibilities
- Telematics systems
- On-board vehicle technology
- Data-driven fleet management
- Workplace health and safety
- Professional driving standards
Key Responsibilities
- Complete structured classroom and workplace training
- Attend compulsory face-to-face training sessions
- Complete supervised practical driving activities
- Log at least 100 practical driving hours in the workplace
- Operate vehicles safely and efficiently
- Apply legislated road safety standards
- Follow energy-efficient driving practices
- Develop professional customer service skills
- Use modern vehicle technology and telematics systems
- Complete the required final competency assessment
- Complete the compulsory External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
Programme Structure
The Truck Driver Learnerships run for approximately 12 to 18 months and combine:
- Classroom-based theoretical training
- On-the-job workplace training
- Practical driving experience
- A minimum of 100 practical driving hours
- Final competency assessment
- External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)
Successful completion leads to the Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver NQF Level 3.
Why Apply
- Earn a recognised Occupational Certificate
- Gain practical truck-driving experience
- Complete at least 100 workplace driving hours
- Build a career in the transport and logistics industry
- Gain exposure to modern fleet technology and telematics
- Develop professional road safety skills
- Gain valuable workplace experience with Unitrans
- Improve your prospects for future employment in the road freight industry
Important Notes
- The programme is available in KwaZulu-Natal, Cape Town and Gauteng
- Applicants must be South African citizens
- Grade 12 / Matric is required
- A valid Code EC driver’s licence and PrDP are required
- Applicants must be medically fit
- Candidates must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Supporting documents must be certified and not older than three months
- Applicants must complete compulsory classroom training
- A minimum of 100 practical driving hours must be completed before the final assessment
- Successful candidates must complete the compulsory EISA
How To Apply
- South African ID
- Matric certificate
- Valid Code EC driver’s licence
- Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
- Other relevant qualifications, where applicable