Driver at Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)

Directorate: Finance, Human Resource and Administration

Division: N/A

Department: Human Resource and Administration

Section / Unit: Administration

Location / Work station: EPZA HQ or regional offices

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Administration Officer

Direct reports: N/A

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing and operating the assigned fleet unit.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

• Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
  • N/A
• Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
  • Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.
  • Maintaining a neat work ticket.
  • Ensuring safety of passengers and/or goods.
  • Ensuring security of the vehicle on and off the road.
  • Detecting and reporting any malfunctioning of the vehicle or motor cycle systems to the transport officer.
  • Carryout routine checks like engine Oil, Coolant, Tyre Pressure before and after any journey and report any unusual observation to the transport officer.
  • To comply with all the Kenyan Traffic Laws and Government Check Unit regulations.
  • Ensuring overall vehicle maintenance and management.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility:

N/A

Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for fleet unit assigned by the Authority

Decision Making:

Makes decisions using work instructions

Working Conditions

The job holder is subject to moderate hazards and moderate physical demand.

Experience moderate disruption to leisure

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSminimum mean grade ‘D’ plain or its equivalent;
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement;
• Occupational Trade Test Grade I/ II for drivers;
• Meets the provisions of chapter six of the constitution
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• Served in the grade of Driver atleast three (3) years
• Functional skills
• Knowledge of the Kenya Traffic Act and GVCU regulations
• Good Judgement
• Behavioral competencies/ Attributes:
• Ability to take instructions
• Ability to communicate
• Interpersonal skill
• Integrity and commitment
• Team playing skills

Salary Scale for the position

Minimum Basic Salary Kshs 16,595.00 : Maximum Basic Kshs 29,464.00

Total Allowances 22,000.00

Successful candidate will enter the scale at basic salary of Kshs 16,595.00