Job Description
Job Title Driver - 1 Post
Job Grade PCF 9
Job Ref PCF/07/2023
Number of positions One (1)
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Job Purpose
Responsible for driving services and safe and timely
movement of staff, authorized goods and oversee
maintenance of assigned vehicles to support realization of
the Fund’s mandate in compliance with the Traffic Act.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Principal Human Resource & Administration Officer
Job Purpose
Responsible for driving services and safe and timely movement of staff, authorized goods
and oversee maintenance of assigned vehicles to support realization of the Fund’s mandate
in compliance with the Traffic Act.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
I. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
1) Drive the Fund’s vehicle as authorized.
2) Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle.
3) Submit regular reports on motor vehicle assigned.
4) Ensure safety of passengers and goods therein.
5) Ensure security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road.
6) Maintain work tickets for vehicles assigned to them to ensure all journeys are
authorized and to ensure accountability.
7) Monitor and report expiry of insurance policies for motor vehicles.
8) Report any mechanical/accident problems.
9) Carryout routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, electrical and oil systems, tyre
pressure and brakes.
10) Carry out routine checks and report any defects on the vehicle.
11) Ensure the Fund’s vehicles are only used for official/authorized business.
12) Adhere to and observe traffic rules in line with the Traffic Act.
13)Report any incidents or accidents to police and or the office immediately they occur.
14) Schedule regular vehicle servicing to ensure the vehicles are in good working
condition.
15) Perform messengerial duties.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D+ plus or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution.
Professional Qualifications
1) Passed suitability test for Drivers Grade III.
2) Valid driving license for any of the classes of vehicles which the candidate is
required to drive.
3) Refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week every three (3) years
from Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology or any other
recognized institution.
4) First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns
Ambulance or any other recognized institution.
5) Valid certificate of good conduct.
Previous relevant work experience required.
At least three (3) years previous satisfactory driving experience after obtaining the
driving license.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
1) Time management skills.
2) Organizational skills.
3) Problem solving skills.
4) Team building skills.
5) Presentation skills.
6) Defensive driving skills.
7) Interpersonal skills.
8) Integrity skills.
9) Confidentiality.
10) Communication skills.
11) Basic first Aid skills.
GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested candidates, who must be Kenyan citizens, should submit their applications
including copies of their academic and professional certificates, a copy of the National
Identity Card or valid passport, an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic
and professional qualifications, email address and a daytime telephone number. The
CV should also include the email and telephone contacts of at least three (3) referees
who can speak on your competence, character and integrity. All application must
contain the reference number and job title on the subject matter (on letter and email)
and on the envelope.
OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates in the interviews will be required to present and satisfy the
requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing original
copies of the following documents as an employment condition:
a) A certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(DCI).
b) A Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
c) A Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
d) Clearance certificates from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
i.e. Completed First Schedule (s.13) and a self-declaration form
e) A clearance Certificate from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) in
Kenya