Unitrans is currently accepting applications for a temporary General Worker role at its Greif Vanderbijlpark contract in Gauteng. This position, operating under the Consumer division, involves performing cleaning, housekeeping, and general duties within an industrial environment.
About the Opportunity
The General Worker will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in multiple operational areas including workshops, loading zones, offices, storage yards, wash bays, and ablution facilities. The role requires regular cleaning activities such as removing debris like dust, mud, leaves, and residue, ensuring that walkways and access points are clear and safe for use around heavy machinery like trucks, loaders, and tractors.
Who Can Apply
This vacancy is suitable for individuals who have experience in cleaning, agriculture, logistics, or industrial settings, especially where they have worked around heavy equipment or vehicles. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, and safety-conscious with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
Requirements
- Education: Minimum Grade 12 or National Certificate; some vacancy details mention Grade 10 to Grade 12 as acceptable. Applicants should verify the exact education requirement on the official recruitment platform.
- Experience: Preference for 1 to 2 years’ experience in cleaning or general worker roles in industrial, agricultural, or logistics environments.
- Skills and Knowledge: Basic cleaning and housekeeping, understanding workplace safety protocols, safe handling of cleaning chemicals, knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE), and waste separation procedures.
Working Conditions
The role involves both indoor and outdoor duties in an industrial setting, requiring bending, lifting, standing, and walking on uneven surfaces. The employee must adhere to safety regulations, use appropriate PPE, and be prepared for shifts that may include weekends and public holidays.
Location and Employment Type
The job is based in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa. It is a temporary fixed-term contract linked to the Greif Vanderbijlpark operation under Unitrans’s Consumer division.
Closing Date
Applications must be submitted by 12 October 2026.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online through the Unitrans Careers Portal. To do this, visit the official Unitrans recruitment website and search for the General Worker vacancy using the reference number UNI260925-3. Prepare an updated CV highlighting your relevant experience and education, and complete the application process before the closing date.
For direct access to the application page, use the Unitrans Careers Portal.
Important Information Before Applying
- Check and confirm the education requirements on the official vacancy listing.
- Clearly describe relevant experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or industrial work in your CV.
- Ensure your contact details are accurate for possible employer communication.
- Be aware this is a temporary position, so prepare accordingly.
- Applicants must be ready to comply with safety and housekeeping procedures and operate under industrial work conditions.
