Bus Driver – Passenger – Unitrans
Job Details
- Company: Unitrans
- Position: Bus Driver – Passenger
- Business Unit: Personnel Transport
- Location: Bapong, North West, South Africa
- Employment Type: Permanent – Normal
- Contract: Bapotrans
- Reference Number: UNI261008-1
- Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / National Certificate
- Experience Required: 3–5 years
- Closing Date: 15 October 2026
- Salary: Not specified
Job Overview
Unitrans is inviting applications from experienced and safety-conscious professional drivers for a permanent Bus Driver – Passenger position in Bapong, North West. The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting passengers safely and reliably along established routes while ensuring that passengers reach their destinations according to scheduled travel times.
This opportunity is suitable for qualified drivers with at least three to five years of experience in a similar position, a Grade 12 qualification and the appropriate professional driving credentials. Applicants must hold a valid Code EC driving licence and Professional Driving Permit (PrDP), as specified in the vacancy requirements.
The role requires excellent driving skills, sound judgement and a strong commitment to defensive and preventative driving practices. Drivers must understand and follow traffic laws, company policies, passenger transport regulations and workplace health and safety procedures. Passenger safety, punctuality and responsible vehicle operation are central to the position.
In addition to driving, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting vehicle inspections, recording defects, maintaining accurate logbooks, registering passengers and reporting incidents or damage. The driver must also ensure that the bus is kept clean, refuelled when necessary and maintained in good operating condition.
Unitrans expects drivers to follow authorised routes and designated stops, comply with scheduled collection times and maintain professional relationships with passengers and customers. Candidates must be disciplined, observant and able to follow established procedures without taking unauthorised actions that could compromise safety or service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
- Passenger transportation: Drive a bus along established routes, transport passengers safely and ensure they arrive at their destinations on time.
- Defensive driving: Apply defensive and preventative driving techniques, obey traffic laws and speed limits, and take appropriate precautions to prevent accidents.
- Passenger safety: Ensure the driver and all passengers wear seat belts and follow applicable passenger transport rules and regulations.
- Vehicle inspections: Inspect the bus before journeys to identify defects, damage or mechanical problems that could affect safety.
- Reporting defects: Record vehicle deviations or faults on the appropriate checklist and report them to the supervisor. Do not proceed with a journey when a serious unresolved defect makes the vehicle unsafe.
- Passenger registration: Register passengers for each trip and follow the relevant passenger transport procedures.
- Route compliance: Follow authorised routes and stop only at approved locations unless instructed otherwise by an authorised superior.
- Punctuality: Comply with scheduled collection and departure times and help ensure reliable transport services.
- Vehicle maintenance: Ensure the bus is clean, appropriately refuelled and properly cared for.
- Incident reporting: Immediately report accidents, near misses, property damage and other incidents to management, even where the driver was not directly involved.
- Documentation: Complete vehicle logbooks correctly and keep records of activities and updated driving hours.
- Safe parking and vehicle control: Follow company procedures for removing ignition keys, securing vehicles and using wheel chocks when parking.
- Policy compliance: Follow Unitrans’ code of conduct, driver manual, health and safety regulations, customer safety requirements and other applicable policies.
- Training and safety sessions: Participate in required training, safety discussions and sessions with supervisors and health and safety personnel.
- Customer service: Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards passengers and customers while representing the company responsibly.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric or National Certificate.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in the same or a similar bus-driving position.
- Valid Code EC driving licence.
- Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
- Relevant job-specific driving training.
- Knowledge of traffic laws, passenger transport rules and road safety procedures.
- Ability to conduct vehicle inspections and complete required documentation.
- Understanding of defensive and preventative driving techniques.
- Willingness to comply with company procedures, authorised routes and scheduled collection times.
The advert also refers to a valid RAC2 card as a mandatory requirement for drivers. Applicants should confirm the applicable card requirements with Unitrans during the application process.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate safe driving practices, reliability, punctuality and a strong sense of responsibility. Attention to detail is important when inspecting vehicles, recording defects and completing logbooks.
Candidates should be able to recognise potential road hazards, make sound decisions under pressure and communicate incidents promptly. Professional conduct, respect for passengers, compliance with instructions and careful handling of company vehicles are essential.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply through the official Unitrans recruitment platform. Search for Bus Driver – Passenger, reference number UNI261008-1, and follow the application instructions provided.
Closing date: 15 October 2026.
Applicants should ensure that their driving licence, PrDP and relevant experience meet the stated requirements before applying. The advert does not specify a salary, so candidates should consult the official vacancy listing for any additional employment details.
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