The application deadline was 28 August 2026.
Unitrans is offering a Truck Driver Learnership for qualifying unemployed South African youth in KwaZulu-Natal, Cape Town and Gauteng. The Unitrans Truck Driver Learnership 2026 leads to the Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver at NQF Level 3 and combines classroom learning, on-the-job training and practical driving experience. The programme is designed for candidates who already hold a valid Code EC driver’s licence and Professional Driving Permit and want structured development for a professional driving career. Learners will be trained around road safety, efficient vehicle operation and the technology now used in modern fleet environments.
Learnership Overview
- Company: Unitrans
- Programme: Truck Driver Learnership
- Qualification: Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver NQF Level 3
- Locations: KwaZulu-Natal, Cape Town and Gauteng
- Duration: 12 to 18 months
- Reference: UNI260817-8
- Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
- South African citizenship
- Valid Code EC driver’s licence
- Professional Driving Permit with categories D, G and P
- Certified Matric certificate
- Medical fitness
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
A degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Economics or a related field is advantageous but is not listed as the minimum entry requirement.
Programme Structure
- Complete structured classroom theory.
- Participate in on-the-job driver training.
- Log at least 100 practical driving hours before final assessment.
- Apply road-safety and energy-efficiency standards.
- Complete final competence assessment.
- Complete the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA).
Modern Driver Skills
Unitrans highlights the changing nature of road freight, including computerised vehicles, telematics and data-driven fleet management. The learnership is therefore not limited to basic driving ability. Learners need to become comfortable with technology and the systems used to monitor fleet and driver performance.
Attributes
- Safety-first mindset
- Sound judgement
- Strong customer focus
- Problem-solving ability
- Confidence working independently
- Comfort with technology and on-board systems
- Reliability and discipline
Documents Required
Applicants need to submit certified copies, not older than three months, of their ID, Code EC licence with PrDP, Matric certificate and other qualifications. These documents support the professional-driving and education requirements of the programme.
Practical Driving Assessment
Learners must record at least 100 practical driving hours in the workplace before the final assessment. The programme then requires a competence assessment and the External Integrated Summative Assessment. This gives the learnership a defined practical standard rather than relying only on classroom attendance.
Safety and Fleet Technology
Unitrans also connects driver development with modern fleet technology. The company refers to telematics, computerised trucks and data-driven fleet management, so learners are expected to become comfortable working with technology as well as operating the vehicle safely. The programme combines road judgement, customer service and disciplined driving with the systems increasingly used in professional road freight.
How to Apply
Applications are completed through the official Unitrans recruitment portal under reference UNI260817-8.
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