Driver at Kenya Defence Forces

(Advert 2/2020) Basic Salary: Kshs. 14,610 – 16,250 p.m.

House Allowance:                 Depending on area of deployment Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000

Leave Allowance:                 Kshs. 4,000 (Once yearly)

Terms of Service:                 Permanent & Pensionable.

Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into the driver’s cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

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

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have: –

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification;
• a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
• 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 (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
• a current Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• At least two (2) years driving experience