Driver I | SHA/238/2025 

Deadline: Nov. 18, 2025, 6 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:Secondary/O Level /A Level
Job Term:Permanent and Pensionable
Position Level:SHA 9
Number of positions:1
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Driver I or in a comparable position;

A valid BCE driving license without any current endorsement(s);

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D plain or its equivalent qualification;

Occupational Trade Test II for Drivers;

First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (I) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;

Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week at the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT)or any other recognized Institution;

Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;

Proficiency in Computer Application; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Ensuring a high level of integrity and confidentiality;

Carrying out periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs and reporting accordingly and on time;

Keeping up-to-date vehicle mileage log and maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;

Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;

Ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, and the assigned vehicle;

Inspecting assigned vehicles and keeping up-to-date insurance documents;

Ensuring the assigned vehicle(s) has the necessary tools (toolbox, spotlight, umbrella, fire extinguisher, and an equipped first aid kit);

Ensuring that the vehicle is taken for service when due;

Adhering to the Traffic Act, and the Authority’s policies and procedures on fleet management;

Ensuring that the assigned vehicle(s) is always fuelled in line with the policies and procedures on fleet management;

Reporting any incident that involves injury, or damage to any passenger, pedestrian or third-party property immediately, in line with established policies and procedures; and

Ensuring cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.

• Ensuring a high level of integrity and confidentiality;
• Carrying out periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs and reporting accordingly and on time;
• Keeping up-to-date vehicle mileage log and maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
• Ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, and the assigned vehicle;
• Inspecting assigned vehicles and keeping up-to-date insurance documents;
• Ensuring the assigned vehicle(s) has the necessary tools (toolbox, spotlight, umbrella, fire extinguisher, and an equipped first aid kit);
• Ensuring that the vehicle is taken for service when due;
• Adhering to the Traffic Act, and the Authority’s policies and procedures on fleet management;
• Ensuring that the assigned vehicle(s) is always fuelled in line with the policies and procedures on fleet management;
• Reporting any incident that involves injury, or damage to any passenger, pedestrian or third-party property immediately, in line with established policies and procedures;
• Ensuring cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.

• Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ work experience
• Valid BCE driving license without any current endorsement(s)
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D plain or its equivalent qualification
• Occupational Trade Test II for Drivers
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (I) week
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya
• Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Proficiency in Computer Application
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

• Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ work experience
• Valid BCE driving license without any current endorsement(s)
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D plain or its equivalent qualification
• Occupational Trade Test II for Drivers
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (I) week
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya
• Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Proficiency in Computer Application
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results