Hiring Now | Experienced Tyre Attendant & Vehicle Maintenance Technician | Unitrans Passenger (Managed Contracts) | Johannesburg/Pretoria, Gauteng | Permanent Fleet Safety, Mechanical Repair & Tyre Auditing Positions

Unitrans Passenger, a leading authority in specialized passenger transport services and managed contract logistics, is seeking a highly skilled, assertive, and proactive professional to fill the permanent position of Tyre Attendant within its Mega Express contract division. This critical fleet safety and technical maintenance post, officially listed under Reference Number: UNI260701-3, is an exceptional career opportunity for established mechanics or technical tyre specialists dedicated to maximizing vehicle roadworthiness, executing precise tyre rotations, and managing rigorous safety audits across a heavy-duty fleet. If you possess a Grade 12 certificate (or equivalent technical qualification), bring at least 3 years of hands-on experience in a similar maintenance environment, and are fully committed to mandatory health and safety standards, apply today. Technical fleet logistics and passenger transport maintenance vacancies in the Gauteng region are filling fast — secure your corporate mechanical career path today.

Detail	Information
Job Title	Tyre Attendant
Company / Brand	Unitrans Passenger (Managed Contracts Division)
Contract Type	Mega Express Contract
Position Type	Permanent – Normal
Reference Number	UNI260701-3
Experience Level	Minimum 3 Years in a similar technical/maintenance role
Primary Location	Johannesburg/Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date	08 July 2026 (Apply immediately)
Minimum Qualification	Grade 12 / National Certificate or Technical Mechanic Training
Job Functional Area	Tyre Auditing, Hydraulic Jack Operations, Puncture Sealing & Mechanical Component Inspection
Safety Adherence	Strict adherence to OH&S protocols & manufacturer inflation specifications
Application Status	Open – Accepting Corporate Digital Applications Now

Unitrans Passenger is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive, energetic, and high-performance workforce that reflects the diverse talent pool of South Africa. In strict alignment with progressive corporate transformation mandates, national employment equity regulations, and internal workplace diversity targets, candidate assessments, background evaluations, and final placements are carried out fairly. The company reserves the right to modify these employment conditions, localized maintenance assignments, or expire this vacancy at any time at its own discretion based on group operational demands and regional fleet directives.

About the Role

Based at our maintenance facilities serving the Johannesburg and Pretoria hubs, this position is the frontline defense for passenger safety and vehicle operational uptime. The Tyre Attendant plays a unique, high-impact role by ensuring that every vehicle within the Mega Express contract fleet operates on tyres that are structurally sound and perfectly maintained. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of tyre management: from inspecting wheel hubs, studs, and rims for stress cracks to executing precise road repairs and ensuring ecological disposal of scrap materials.

This permanent position requires a completed Grade 12 or a relevant National Certificate in transport maintenance or professional technical mechanical training as a non-negotiable minimum baseline. To ensure seamless integration with our maintenance teams, a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a similar technical role is required. Candidates must display a proactive, confident, and assertive professional character, with the capability to perform under significant pressure while maintaining absolute precision in tyre inflation, mm (millimeter) depth audits, and component remounting procedures.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical mechanical aptitude, rigorous safety vigilance, and a highly cooperative team mindset. Joining the maintenance division at Unitrans Passenger provides technical professionals with corporate stability, competitive market-related compensation, and opportunities for ongoing professional growth within a national logistics leader.

Please note: Having a completed Grade 12 certificate or recognized equivalent technical training is a strict, mandatory prerequisite to enter the selection process.

At least 3 years of proven experience in tyre maintenance or heavy vehicle mechanics is non-negotiable for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet Maintenance, Rotation & Auditing

• Conduct regular, rigorous inspections of vehicle tyre components, including rims, hubs, studs, and nuts, to identify signs of excessive wear, fatigue, or stress cracks.

• Perform detailed monthly mm (millimeter) depth audits according to company policy to ensure fleet compliance.

• Rotate tyres to different vehicle positions systematically using mechanical changers, hand tools, and rubber hammers.

• Identify and inflate tyres accurately according to exact manufacturer pressure specifications and ply ratings.

• Inspect tyre casings for hidden defects, such as punctures, sidewall tears, or bead damage.

Technical Repair & Mechanical Support

• Repair punctures in tubeless tyres using professional-grade adhesive materials and expansion plugs.

• Separate tube tyres from wheel rims safely using metal bars, mechanical changers, and power tools.

• Prepare wheel rims for reassembly by meticulously scraping, cleaning, and painting to prevent corrosion.

• Assist site mechanics with broader maintenance tasks and perform other technical duties as directed by management.

• Carry out emergency road repairs when required to maintain contract service levels.

Housekeeping, Safety & Disposal

• Maintain adherence to mandatory health and safety standards at all times, including raising vehicles with hydraulic jacks safely.

• Ensure the ecological disposal of scrap metal and worn-out tyre components following corporate environmental and sustainability policies.

• Clean rims and maintain a tidy, organized tyre stock bay, ensuring weekly stock counts are accurate and new inventory is stored safely.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications & Experience Prerequisites

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate OR a National Certificate in Transport Maintenance / Professional Technical Training in mechanics (Absolute MUST).

• Minimum of 3 years of continuous work experience in the same or a highly similar tyre-maintenance position.

Technical & Process Knowledge

• Working knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle tyre mechanics, including tubeless puncture repair, rim reconditioning, and hydraulic lifting protocols.

• Practical understanding of mandatory industrial health and safety regulations, including PPE usage and shop-floor conduct.

• Ability to utilize both manual hand tools (tyre irons, torque wrenches) and mechanical power-driven tyre changers.

Core Attributes & Competencies

• Proactive & Assertive: Ability to spot technical issues before they become mechanical failures and communicate findings to mechanics or management immediately.

• Performance Under Pressure: Capable of maintaining high-quality work output and meeting maintenance turnaround targets during high-demand operating hours.

• Detail-Oriented: Absolute precision regarding tyre pressures, mm-audit reporting, and component torque settings.

• Reliability: Dedication to shift attendance and adherence to technical maintenance schedules.

How to Apply

Are you a seasoned technical maintenance professional ready to contribute to the safety and reliability of the Mega Express contract fleet? Applications are officially open through the corporate recruitment portal. Ensure your clean digital CV and all relevant technical certifications are fully updated before submitting.

Application Steps

🔗 Official Application Link:

Access the Unitrans recruitment portal directly via: Apply Online – Unitrans Careers Portal

Applicants must reference the specific job code: UNI260701-3 within their cover note and application subject line to guarantee accurate tracking, automated profile parsing, and routing to the Managed Contracts HR division.

All applications must include a comprehensive, recently updated Curriculum Vitae highlighting your 3+ years of technical tyre maintenance experience, copies of your Grade 12 certificate, and any relevant professional technical mechanic training documents.

Apply before the closing date of 8 July 2026 — this high-priority Gauteng-based vacancy is subject to immediate shortlisting and interview scheduling as soon as the target technical profiles are identified.

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