Background

The right to housing is embedded in the Constitution of Kenya, which provides that every person has the right to accessible and adequate housing. With Kenya’s growing economy and one of the fastest-growing urbanisation rates in the continent, the demand for housing has never been greater. The Affordable Housing Board is established under the Affordable Ho...

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of a Senior Driver will entail:

• Supporting the development of transport guidelines and standard operating procedures;
• Driving vehicles as authorized;
• Adhering to the Service’s transport policies and guidelines;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, and brake systems and tyre pressure;
• Planning transportation route based on road and traffic conditions;
• Adhering to Traffic Laws and government regulations to ensure compliance with the management of government vehicles;
• Performing regular washing and cleaning of vehicles to maintain daily cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Scheduling vehicle servicing/inspection in liaison with the relevant authorities to ensure timely servicing and maintenance of the vehicle;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle system;
• Ensuring work tickets are duly authorized;
• Ensuring the security and safety of the vehicle;
• Ensuring the safety of the passengers and or goods therein;
• Reporting any incidents to the police and/or the officer in charge of transport immediately they occur; and
• Coaching and mentoring other drivers.

Requirements & Qualifications

For appointment to this level, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Driver I or in a comparable position.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade I;
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or its equivalent from a recognized examining body;
• Defensive driving certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Customer Service Training Certificate from the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or its equivalent from a recognized institution examining body;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

• Supporting the development of transport guidelines and standard operating procedures;
• Driving vehicles as authorized;
• Adhering to the Service’s transport policies and guidelines;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, and brake systems and tyre pressure;
• Planning transportation route based on road and traffic conditions;
• Adhering to Traffic Laws and government regulations to ensure compliance with the management of government vehicles;
• Performing regular washing and cleaning of vehicles to maintain daily cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Scheduling vehicle servicing/inspection in liaison with the relevant authorities to ensure timely servicing and maintenance of the vehicle;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle system;
• Ensuring work tickets are duly authorized;
• Ensuring the security and safety of the vehicle;
• Ensuring the safety of the passengers and or goods therein;
• Reporting any incidents to the police and/or the officer in charge of transport immediately they occur; and
• Coaching and mentoring other drivers.

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade I;
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or its equivalent from a recognized examining body;
• Defensive driving certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Customer Service Training Certificate from the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or its equivalent from a recognized institution examining body;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police;