Unitrans is offering a Truck Driver Learnership Opportunity for qualifying unemployed South African youth who want to build a career in professional driving and the road freight industry.

The programme leads to an Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver at NQF Level 3 and combines classroom learning, workplace training and practical driving experience.

Unitrans Truck Driver Learnership 2026

Company: Unitrans
Position: Truck Driver Learnership Opportunity
Reference Number: UNI260817-8
Business Unit: Administration – HR Training Academy
Programme Type: Temporary Learnership
Duration: 12 to 18 months
Qualification: Occupational Certificate: Truck Driver NQF Level 3
Education: Grade 12 / National Certificate
Locations: KwaZulu-Natal, Cape Town and Gauteng
Closing Date: 7 September 2026

About the Learnership

Unitrans is a major transportation, warehousing and supply chain services company in South Africa. Through this learnership, the company aims to develop a new generation of professional truck drivers equipped with the skills required in a modern road freight environment.

Learners will receive structured training covering classroom theory, workplace experience and practical driving. The programme also introduces learners to modern fleet technology, including telematics and onboard systems.

Successful learners will work towards becoming competent professional drivers with knowledge of road safety, efficient vehicle operation and customer service.

What the Programme Includes

The Truck Driver Learnership consists of a structured 12-to-18-month training programme, which includes:

• Classroom-based theoretical training
• Practical workplace training
• Supervised driving experience
• A minimum of 100 practical driving hours before the final assessment
• Training in safe and efficient truck operation
• Application of legislated road-safety standards
• Training relating to energy-efficient driving
• Final competency assessment
• External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)

Attendance at compulsory face-to-face classroom training is required for learners to be assessed as competent.

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Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must have a valid Code EC driver’s licence
• Must have a valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) with categories D, G and P
• Must have a certified copy of a Matric certificate
• Must be medically fit
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• A degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Economics or a related field will be an advantage

Skills and Attributes

Unitrans is looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• A strong safety-first mindset
• Sound judgement when driving
• Strong customer-service skills
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Confidence to make independent decisions
• An interest in technology and modern fleet systems
• Reliability and discipline
• Pride in their work
• Willingness to develop a career in the transport industry

Training and Career Development

The learnership is designed to provide more than theoretical knowledge. Learners will gain practical exposure to professional truck driving and the operational requirements of the road freight industry.

With the transport sector increasingly using computerised trucks, telematics and data-driven fleet management systems, the programme also aims to prepare learners for a technology-driven trucking environment.

Required Supporting Documents

Applicants should prepare certified copies of the required documents. These include:

• South African ID
• Matric certificate
• Code EC driver’s licence
• Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
• Other relevant qualifications, where applicable

The advertisement states that certified copies must not be older than three months.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for unemployed South African youth who:

• Have completed Grade 12
• Hold the required Code EC driver’s licence and PrDP
• Are medically fit to perform professional driving duties
• Are willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Are interested in developing a long-term career in truck driving, logistics and road freight
• Can commit to the full learnership programme and compulsory training

Closing Date

The closing date for the Unitrans Truck Driver Learnership Opportunity is 7 September 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that all required supporting documents are correctly certified.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Unitrans recruitment portal.

Candidates should complete the online application and upload the required supporting documentation, including certified copies of their ID, Code EC driver’s licence with PrDP, Matric certificate and other qualifications where applicable.

Reference: UNI260817-8
Closing Date: 7 September 2026
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Cape Town and Gauteng