Driver

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ (Plus) or qualification from a recognized institution;
  
• A valid driving license free from any Current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle officer is required to drive;
  
• Served in the grade of Driver II Grade AD 3 or in a comparable position for a miņimum period (s) an of three (3) years;
  
• Passed the Occupational Trade Test Grade II;
  
• Public Service Vehicle (PSV) certificate;
  
• Defensive Driving Certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  
• A Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week every three (3) years from a recognized institution;
  
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police Service;
  
• Attended a First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution; and
  
• Demonstrated merit and ability in driving and maintenance of vehicles
  

• Driving a motor-vehicle as authorized;
  
• Carrying out minor mechanical repairs;
  
• Security of the vehicle on and off the road;
  
• Safety of passengers and /or goods therein;
  
• Maintaining cleanliness of the assigned vehicles and carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical and break systems, tyre pressure;
  
• Carrying out minor repairs including oiling and greasing;
  
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
  
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicle assigned;
  
• Ensuring the vehicle has the necessary documentation; anp
  
• Ensuring the vehicle has relevant repair tools and serviced on time.