Bus Driver Unitrans

Bus Driver
Unitrans
Reference: UNI260210-20
Business Unit / Division: Mining
Contract: Bapotrans
Employment Type: Permanent – Normal
Location: Rustenburg, North West
Closing Date: 17 February 2026

Unitrans is seeking experienced and professional Bus Drivers to join its Bapotrans mining contract in Rustenburg. This role involves transporting passengers on scheduled services along established routes, ensuring punctuality, safety, and strict compliance with operational and legal requirements. This is a restricted commercial contract (non-government subsidised).

Job Purpose

To safely transport passengers to and from designated sites, ensuring compliance with traffic legislation, company procedures, and customer safety management systems while maintaining a professional standard of service.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / National Certificate
• Valid driver’s licence in categories: CE – G, CE – PG, and C – G
• Valid PrDP and Public Services Driving License (PG)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar bus driving role
• Job-specific training relevant to passenger transport

Key Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely and ensure timely arrival at destinations
• Control lighting, heating, and ventilation for passenger comfort
• Adhere strictly to prescribed speeds, traffic laws, and road conditions
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and record deviations or defects
• Report near misses, incidents, and property damage immediately
• Maintain accurate logbooks and record working hours
• Register passengers for trips as required
• Ensure the vehicle is clean, refuelled, and maintained
• Participate in safety sessions, training, and DSS meetings
• Comply with HST regulations, company rules, and customer SMS policies
• Avoid unauthorised route deviations and make stops only at approved locations
• Apply defensive and preventive driving techniques at all times

Mandatory Safety Requirements

• Remove ignition keys after parking and maintain control of the key
• Start vehicles only from inside the cabin
• Use two wheel chocks after parking
• Ensure seat belts are worn by driver and passengers
• Drive only with a valid licence and RAC2 card
• Do not overtake other Unitrans vehicles without proper authorisation
• Report any vehicle damage to the Manager or Supervisor immediately

Core Competencies

• Strong defensive driving skills
• High safety awareness
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Professional conduct and customer-focused attitude
• Strict adherence to policies and procedures

This opportunity is ideal for a disciplined and safety-driven bus driver who understands that in mining transport operations, compliance, punctuality, and passenger safety are non-negotiable.