Driver at Ministry of Labour

Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• Be a serving officer in the Public Service;
• Have a Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade D (Plain)or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicles (s) an officer is required to drive;
• Have attended a First-Aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBIT) or any other recognized institution;
• Have passed suitability Test for Drivers Grade III;
• Passed practical Test for Drivers conducted by the respective Ministries/Departments;
• A valid Certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• At least two (2) years driving experience.

Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into the Drivers’ cadre.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
• carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s Coling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure etc;
• detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• ensuring security and safety for the vehicles on and off the road;
• safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and maintain cleanliness of vehicle.