Vacancy title:
Driver

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Civil & Government, Cleaning & Facilities]

Jobs at:
Commission for University Education

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 2 2026

Duty Station:
Red Hill Road, Off Limuru Road, Gigiri | Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Commission for University Education (CUE) established by the Universities Act Cap 210 Laws of Kenya is a state corporation mandated to assure quality of university education, training and research in Kenya. A beacon of excellence in the Kenyan university education landscape, the Commission is steadfastly upholding its mandate to promote, advance, and assure quality university education. To achieve these objectives CUE seeks to recruit dynamic, result-oriented, competent and self-driven individuals for the position listed below:

Terms of Employment

Permanent & Pensionable

Driver- JOB GRADE CUE 9

a) Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Driving the vehicle as authorized;
• Undertaking routine checks and maintenance of the vehicle;
• Ensuring the safety of the vehicle, passengers and goods therein;
• Maintaining the work ticket for assigned vehicles;
• Carrying out first aid in case of accident;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning vehicles systems;
• Securing the vehicle while on and off the road;
• Enhancing the safety of passengers and/or good;
• Monitoring efficient and effective use of fuel;
• Ensuring the cleanliness and overall maintenance of the vehicle;
• Monitoring deadlines for the vehicles insurance; and
• Reporting accidents, incidents and theft cases promptly.

b) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

• At least five (5) years driving experience
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D+ (plus) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive;
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade I from the Ministry of Roads and Public Works;
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
• First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns Ambulance or any other recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

c) Key Competencies and Skills

• Customer care skills;
• Communication and reporting skills; and
• Interpersonal skills.

Additional Notes

The Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:

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

CUE is an All-Inclusive Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure
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Application Procedure

1. Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Careers portal available on CUE website.

Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now

2. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for verification during the interview.

All applications to reach the Commission on or before 2^nd June, 2026 at 5.00 p.m East Africa time.

The Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:

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

For any enquiries, please contact the undersigned.

The Commission Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer

Commission for University Education

Red Hill Road, Off Limuru Road, Gigiri

P.O. Box 54999-00200

Nairobi, Kenya.

Note: Application will only be via the online link, hard copies shall not be considered.

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