Driver - 3 Posts at The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA)

PPRA /D- /9/2023

Job Purpose

The Purpose of this job is to provide transport and logistic services in the Authority towards the realization of the Authority’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities /Duties/Tasks

Managerial Responsibilities

• N/A

Operational Responsibilities:

• Driving vehicles as authorized;
• Carrying our routine checks on the vehicles cooling oil,Electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure and report any defects on the vehicle etc.
• Detecting malfunctioning of vehicles system and report any defects on the vehicle;
• Maintenance of prpoperly authoriised work tickets for vehicles assigned and surrender as neccesary;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle; and
• Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws.
• Assists in loading and unloading of goods;
• Plans transportation route based on road and traffic conditions;
• Schedules regular vehicle servicing to ensure they are in good working condition;
• Ensures the Company’s vehicle is only used for official/authorized business;
• Maintains vehicle fuel cards and account for its usage;
• Reports any incidents or accidents to police and or the office immediately they occur.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibilities

• N/A

Responsibility for physical assets

• Motor vehicle and its accessories
• Computer
• Desk

Decision making /Job Influence

• Operational Decisions

Working Conditions

• The job setting is within and outside the Authority driving to various destinations.
• The job requires one to work beyond the normal working hours and over the weekends when there are less movements.
• The job exposes the job holder to accidents, insecurity and strenuous work environment due to working beyond official working hours.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes/Skills

Academic qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement;
• Occupational Trade Test Grade III for drivers;
• Passed Suitability Test for drivers;
• 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;

Previous Work Experience

• N/A

Functional skills Behavioral Competencies/Attributes

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Integrity and confidentiality skills
• Team work
• Computing skills

Remuneration Package

• Gross Pay-Ksh 75,000- 113,000 Per Month
• 30 leave days per year
• Leave traveling allowance @ I/3 (third) of the basic salary up to a maximum of Ksh 50,000.
• A contributory pension scheme where the Employer contributes 20% and employee contributes 10% of the basic salary per month.
• Medical cover both in and out patient for self-one spouse and up to four children. Current annual limits are Out patient Ksh 300,000 and In-patient Ksh 4,000,000
• Group life cover at basic salary for 60 months.
• Work Injury Benefit Cover and Group personal Accident Cover