Driver II at Pwani University

REF: PU/ADV/03/04/2026
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF DRIVERS II GRADE 3

• This is an entry position to the Drivers' position in the University and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenya Labour Laws.

Academic Qualifications

• The candidate must have a minimum mean Grade of D (plain) at KCSE or equivalent.

Experience

• The candidate must have at least three (3) years of accident free experience as a driver with a valid driver's license; with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.

Professional Qualifications

• The candidate must provide evidence in the following:
• Certificate in First Aid from a recognised institution
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Certificate of refresher course for drivers from a recognised institution
• Clean valid driving license Class (A, B, C1, C, D1, D2, D3, G)
• Occupational Trade Test III for drivers
• PSV license endorsement by NTSA

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be involved in carrying out the following duties.

Skills:

• Drive vehicles safely, legally and efficiently as required.
• Operate University Buses
• Detect and report malfunctioning of vehicles systems
• Comply with all driving hours and Road Transport legislation
• Proper use and maintenance of keys, pagers, and radios
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely and responsibly, as assigned
• General maintenance and cleaning of vehicles
• Carrying out routine checkups on vehicles assigned (cooling and oils systems, electrical system, brakes etc)
• Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned
• Ensuring that the servicing and repairs are done on time
• Ensure security and safety for the vehicles on and off the road
• Ensure safety of the passengers and or goods therein
• To comply with all Health & Safety requirements
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor