Vacancy title:
Chief Driver

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

Jobs at:
Makueni County Public Service Board

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 2 2026

Duty Station:
Kenya | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Makueni County Public Service Board is a body corporate established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act 2012 whose mandate includes appointing persons to hold or act in the offices of County Public Service.

In order to strengthen the capacity of the Public Service, the Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions as per Section 59 of the County Governments' Act 2012.

Responsibilities or duties

Duties and responsibilities will involve driving the assigned vehicle;

• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems;
• Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s).

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Have at least five (5) years of experience in driving.
• Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.

Experience needed

Have at least five (5) years of experience in driving.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

1. Interested applicants should download and fill Application for Employment form revised 2026, the form can be downloaded from the Board website; :

2. Written applications addressed to the undersigned should be submitted together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents;

3. Applicants should scan to pdf above documents and submit to the undersigned on or before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 2nd April, 2026.

4. Applicants should clearly indicate the position applied for in the Mail Subject.

5. Any other mode of application submission shall not be admissible.

NOTE:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain clearance from the following institutions and the clearance certificates must be produced during the interviews;

• The Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and their names shall be published on the Boards website

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce the following documents during the interview:

• Original National Identity Card/passport
• Original academic certificates
• Original professional certificates and transcripts
• Registration certificate (where necessary)

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