Driver

DRIVER III | SHA/243/2025

Job Term: Permanent and Pensionable

Position Level: SHA 11

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D plain or its equivalent qualification;
2. Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of vehicle(s);
3. Passed Suitability Test for Drivers;
4. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
5. First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and
6. At least two (2) years of proven driving experience; and
7. Proficiency in Computer Application.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

• Driving vehicle(s) as authorized;
• Carrying out periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs and reporting accordingly and on time;
• Keeping up-to-date vehicle mileage log and maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
• Ensuring the safety of the passengers and/or goods therein;
• Inspecting assigned vehicles and keeping up-to-date insurance documents;
• Ensuring the assigned vehicle(s) has the necessary tools (toolbox, spotlight, umbrella, fire extinguisher, and an equipped first aid kit);
• Ensuring that the vehicle is taken for service when due;
• Adhering to the Traffic Act, and the Authority’s policies and procedures on fleet management;
• Ensuring that the assigned vehicle(s) is always fuelled in line with the policies and procedures on fleet management;
• Reporting any incident that involves injury, or damage to any passenger, pedestrian or third-party property immediately, in line with established policies and procedures; and
• Ensuring cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.