Articulated Heavy Goods Drivers, Excavator / Plant Operators

Unitrans Malawi Limited

UNITRANS MALAWI LIMITED

VACANCIES

• ARTICULATED HEAVY GOODS VEHICLE DRIVERS AND EXCAVATOR/PLANT OPERATORS

Unitrans Malawi Limited a prominent employer in the sugar logistics industry wants to recruit suitably qualified persons of Malawian origin to fill the following vacancies tenable at Dwangwa Depot for the 2024 cane haulage season.

ARTICULATED HEAVY GOODS VEHICLE DRIVERS AND EXCAVATOR/PLANT OPERATORS

Minimum Requirements

Duties and responsibilities

  • Efficient delivery of sugar cane from fields to mill situated at Dwangwa Sugar Estate.
  • Proper care and accountability of company property (i.e. motor vehicle, diesel and customer product) at all times.
  • Compliance with company safety policy and procedures and always promote safety standards.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Must have knowledge of reporting accident/incident and defects
  • Must have knowledge of optimum vehicle cost- effectiveness
  • Must have sound knowledge of driver actions in terms of human / weather / road traffic conditions
  • Must be conversant with functions and location of in-cab and other vehicle components

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of Malawi Junior Certificate of Education (those with MSCE will have an added advantage)
  • Must be able to read and write in English
  • Must have clean criminal record
  • Willing to work in shifts and on public holidays

Applicants for post of Articulated Heavy Goods Vehicle Driver must have:

  • A clean and valid driver’s license of code EC (or CE) and driving permit of G, D category
  • At least 3 (three) years driving experience.

Applicants for post of Excavator Operator must have:

  • A clean and valid driver’s license of Code C and driving permit of G, D category
  • At least 2(two) years’ operating experience (Excavator).

Interested persons who meet the above minimum requirements for the post of Articulated Heavy Goods Drivers, Excavator / Plant Operators should submit their hand written applications together with detailed CV (with 3 traceable referees), copy of their driver’s license and driving permit, copy of National Identity Card and a Police Clearance Report to:

The Contract Manager
Unitrans Malawi Limited
Dwangwa Depot
P.O. Box 57
DWANGWA.

The company is an equal opportunities employer and offers competitive remuneration to the successful persons commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 5th April, 2024.