Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF DRIVER-REF
PPRA /D- /9/2023
Job Title Driver
Grade PPRA 9
Corporation / Organization Public Procurement Regulatory
Authority
Location/ Work Station Head Office, Nairobi & or in a Regional
Office
Reporting Relationships
Reports to 1) Principal Administrative Officer
2) Principal Compliance
Officer/Head of Regional Office.
Direct Reports N/A
Indirect Reports N/A
Job Purpose
The Purpose of this job is to provide transport and logistic services in the
Authority towards the realization of the Authority’s mandate.
Key Responsibilities /Duties/Tasks
Managerial Responsibilities
N/A
Operational Responsibilities:
1. Driving vehicles as authorized;
2. Carrying our routine checks on the vehicles cooling oil,Electrical and
brake systems, tyre pressure and report any defects on the vehicle
etc.
3. Detecting malfunctioning of vehicles system and report any defects
on the vehicle;
4. Maintenance of prpoperly authoriised work tickets for vehicles
assigned and surrender as neccesary;
5. Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
6. Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein;
7. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle; and
8. Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws.
9. Assists in loading and unloading of goods;
10.Plans transportation route based on road and traffic conditions;
11.Schedules regular vehicle servicing to ensure they are in good
working condition;
12.Ensures the Company’s vehicle is only used for official/authorized
business;
13.Maintains vehicle fuel cards and account for its usage;
14.Reports any incidents or accidents to police and or the office
immediately they occur.
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibilities
N/A
Responsibility for physical assets
1. Motor vehicle and its accessories
2. Computer
3. Desk
III. Decision making /Job Influence
Operational Decisions
IV. Working Conditions
1) The job setting is within and outside the Authority driving to various
destinations.
2) The job requires one to work beyond the normal working hours and
over the weekends when there are less movements.
3) The job exposes the job holder to accidents, insecurity and strenuous
work environment due to working beyond official working hours.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes/Skills
Academic qualifications
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D plain or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
1. Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement;
2. Occupational Trade Test Grade III for drivers;
3. Passed Suitability Test for drivers;
4. First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from
St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building
Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
Previous Work Experience
N/A
Functional skills Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
1. Interpersonal skills
2. Communication skills
3. Integrity and confidentiality skills
4. Team work
5. Computing skills
Remuneration Package
• Gross Pay-Ksh 75,000- 113,000 Per Month
• 30 leave days per year
• Leave traveling allowance @ I/3 (third) of the basic salary up to a
maximum of Ksh 50,000.
• A contributory pension scheme where the Employer contributes 20%
and employee contributes 10% of the basic salary per month.
• Medical cover both in and out patient for self-one spouse and up to
four children. Current annual limits are Out patient Ksh 300,000
and In-patient Ksh 4,000,000
• Group life cover at basic salary for 60 months.
• Work Injury Benefit Cover and Group personal Accident Cover