Driver III at Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service

Job Purpose

• Provides driving services, safe and timely movement of staff and maintenance of assigned vehicles to support realization of Placement Service mandate in accordance with the policies and in compliance with the Traffic Act and regulations.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Implement transport policies, strategies, standards and procedure;
• Drive the Placement Service vehicles as authorized;
• Drive members of staff to undertake official duties;
• Carrying our routine checks on the assigned vehicles and report any malfunction of vehicles and other occurrences;
• Carry out basic vehicle maintenance checks;
• Transport and deliver goods, materials and parcels as authorized;
• Maintain and organize travel schedule;
• Ensure that vehicles have sufficient fuel and are always ready for use;
• Arrange for vehicle repairs when necessary;
• Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned;
• Ensure security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Ensure safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s);
• Adjust the route to avoid heavy traffic or road constructions, as needed;
• Ensure the vehicle interior and exterior is clean and comfortable for all passengers;
• Ensure the Driving Licence is up-to-date;
• Maintain and update records of mileage returns and movement of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Develop and implement Individual annual work plan; and
• Develop periodic individual performance reports

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education qualification (KCSE D Plain) or equivalent; and
• A valid driver's license.

Professional Qualifications /Membership to professional bodies

• Proficiency certificate in computer application; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya

Previous relevant work experience required

• At least two years driving experience
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements;
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized Institution;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• Proficiency in computer applications