Job Description
VACANCY 5: DRIVER GRADE KVB 9 (7) POSITIONS REF: KVB/DR/05/2024 ((TO BE
DEPLOYED TO REGIONAL OFFICES)
Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable
Salary scale: 31,698 x 1,815 - 33,513 x 1,869 - 35,382 x 1,925 - 37,307 x 1,965 - 39,272 x 2,035 - 41,307
x 2,115 - 43,422 x 2,185 - 45,607 x 2,271 - 47,878.
(a) Job Specification
This is the entry for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of senior
officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
i. Driving vehicles and detecting common mechanical faults;
ii. Carrying out minor repairs;
iii. Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;
iv. Ensuring safety of the vehicle on and off the road; ensuring safety of
passengers and goods; and
v. Maintaining cleanliness of the assigned vehicle.
(b) Person specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
i. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D plain or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the
classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
iii. Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade II;
iv. First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from a
recognized institution;
v. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
vi. Minimum period of four (4) years active driving experience; and
vii. Adequate knowledge of the Highway Code.