Driver III Job in Kenya

Driver III
Job Group ‘D’
Thirteen (13) posts

Advert No. V/No. 2/2011

Salary Scale: Kshs 8,819 X 438 – 9,257 X 464 – 9,721 per month

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Application Deadline
2011-03-14


Job Details

 Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must be in possession of the following:

    * Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    * a valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
    * 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;
    * passed suitability test for Drivers Grade III;
    * a valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
    * at least two (2) years driving experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into the Driver’s cadre.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:-

    * driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
    * carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, etc;
    * detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
    * maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
    * ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
    * safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
    * maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle

NB:

    * Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
    * Closing date will be 14th April, 2011

Interested and qualified persons should complete the PSC 2 Application Forms in triplicate and attach copies of their national identity cards, academic certificates and testimonials.

Application forms may be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke

Completed applications forms should be sent to:

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Lands,
Ardhi House, 1st Ngong Avenue,
P O Box 30450 – 00100,
Nairobi