Drivers III

DRIVER III NGEC 9 - REF: NGEC/HR/4/9/2026 – (2 POSTS)

• Remuneration (Basic Salary): Ksh. 73,500 – 117,600
• House Allowance Ksh. As per the posting station
• Commuter Allowance Ksh. 4,000
• Annual Leave: 30 Working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As existing in the Commission
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this position, the candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ (plus);
• A Valid driving license free from any endorsements for classes of vehicles an officer is required to drive;
• At least three (3) years active driving experience;
• Passed Occupational Trade Test II for Drivers;
• passed suitability test for Drivers Grade II conducted by Kenya Institute of Highways Building and Technology (KIHBT)
• a Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its
• equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week in a recognized institution;
• Attended a refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week in a recognized institution; Computer skills, and
• Met the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Driving of vehicles as authorized;
• Maintaining vehicles assigned to them;
• Detecting common mechanical faults on the vehicles;
• Carrying out routine checks on vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, brake systems and tyre pressure
• Reporting all accidents, incidents and any malfunctions of the vehicle systems promptly;
• Maintaining daily work tickets for vehicles;
• Ensuring safety of vehicles on and off the road;
• Ensuring safety of passengers, and
• Maintaining the vehicles’ cleanliness.