Vacancy title:
Senior Driver

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Protective Services]

Jobs at:
County Assembly of Kisumu

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 16 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Kisumu | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The entry and training grade for this cadre.

•  Basic Salary Ksh. 27,900
•  House Allowance Ksh. 4,500
•  Commuter Allowance Ksh. 4,000

Duties and Responsibilities

 Reporting to the Principal Driver, duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

• driving vehicles as authorized;
• carrying our routine checks on the vehicles cooling oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure etc;
• detecting malfunctioning of vehicles system;
• maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• overseeing safety of the passengers and/ or goodstherein;
• maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle; and
• ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws.

Requirement for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Driver I for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
• Defensive driving certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III;
• 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;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;and
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16 th September, 2025, addressed to:

Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kisumu,
P.O Box 86 – 400100,
Kisumu
Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-

• A Signed application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: -

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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