Chief Driver

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Ten (10) years of driving experience
  
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  
• passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
  
• a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
  
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  
• A Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
  
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
  

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Ten (10) years of driving experience
  
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  
• passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
  
• a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
  
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  
• A Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
  
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
  

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• driving the assigned vehicle
  
• carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.
  
• detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems; maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned
  
• ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road
  
• overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
  
• maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s)
  
• In addition, the officer may be required to supervise and guide staff in a small transport unit.