Vacancy title:
Principal Driver

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Responsibilities or duties

Driving the assigned vehicle;

Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and break 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;

Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s); and

Supervise and guide staff working under him/her in a small transport unit.

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

Be a Citizen of Kenya;

Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;

A Valid driving license free from any current endorsements (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;

Attended a 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; and

Experience needed

Served in the grade of Chief Driver, Job Group ‘H’ for a minimum of three (3) years;

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

Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

Please Note:

• The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
• Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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