Government Jobs in Kenya for June 2015 - Postal Corporation (83 Vacancies)

The Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) is a key public communication and financial services provider charged with specific statutory functions that are geared towards rapid social and economic development of our country. 

To enable PCK discharge these functions, it has put in place a strategic business plan to ensure efficient delivery of services and improvement of corporate image. 

Effective identification and deployment of the human capital is key to the success of our corporate goals and objectives. 

In this regard, the following posts are hereby advertised.

Postal Officer

Department / Section: Operations
 
Grade: UN 10 

No. of Vacancies: 50
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Undertake all postal duties pertaining to counter, delivery and dispatch of mails.
  • Issue and pay money orders, postal orders and agency services.
  • Sale stamp, acceptance and delivery of registered item
  • Collect registered bag for openers and clearance cages and enter details on balance sheet
  • Maintain and balance P150,P127 and P1 books
  • Responsible for opening new files , filling work and maintenance of all official files in records office
  • Deal with amendments to list of post offices and rule books as they are issued from time to time
  • Prepare returns for incoming services and air mails parcels and submit to the user departments
  • Perform Postmaster duties an class 3 office
  • Collection and delivery of EMS items
  • Handle registration items at registration cages
  • Weight and compute mailing cost of letters, parcels based on type, weight and destination
  • Perform other duties assigned by controlling officer.
Qualification & Skills
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCPE) C Minus and above
  • Certificate in Business Administration / Management or any other relevant disciplines
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Must be between 24 and 30 years
Job Title: Drivers 

Department / Section: Logistics and Facilities Management
 
Grade: UN10
 
No. of Vacancies: 15 

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Ensure that the work ticket is duly signed prior to start of a journey.
  • Help in delivery of urgent mail
  • Custody of daily records of vehicles.
  • Generate vehicle records weekly and monthly.
  • Any other job assigned by the controlling office
Qualifications
  • KCE Div IV or mean grade of D (Plain)
  • Valid driving license/BCE minimum.
  • Certification of driving by a professional body (AA of Kenya etc)
  • 5 years relevant experience.
  • Be a team player.
  • Passed the Occupational Trade Test III for Drivers;
  • Certificate of suitability test for drivers
  • First Aid Certificate from a reputable institution preferably ST. John’s Ambulance.
  • Must be between 30 and 35 of age.
Job Title: Motorbike Riders
 
Department / Section: Operations & Customer Service
 
Grade: UN10
 
No. of Vacancies: 10
 
Main Duties
  • Ride and deliver/collect postal items
  • Maintain the motorbike
  • In a presentable clean state.
  • Check engine and gear box oil level as specified.
  • Verify correctness of all tyres’ air pressure as specified in manufacturer’s manual and assess tyres’ tread, wear, evenness and damage.
  • Ascertain the serviceability of all lights, horn, breaks, and accelerator and ensure the brakes and clutch systems are working properly.
  • Ensure correct levels of fuel and two stroke oil.
  • The number plates are secured properly.
  • Traffic ordinance markings are securely embossed.
  • Confirm validity of road license, insurance cover and all trafficators
  • Regular cleanliness of bike.
  • Ensure compliance to proper traffic rules governing road usage in major towns.
  • Ensure paramount safety of motorbike and official items at all times.
  • Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the controlling officer.
  • Perform pre-start checks before commencement of any journey
  • Advise supervisor when bike is due for service
Job Title: Bus Drivers
 
Department: Logistics & Facilities Management
 
Grade: 9
 
No. of vacancies: 8
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Drive official motor vehicles
  • Carry out regular vehicle checks as specified
  • Maintaining vehicle in a presentable and clean at all times
  • Ensure that vehicle defects are reported in time
  • Ensure the assigned vehicle is fueled
  • Maintain good customer practices
  • Take care and responsibility of assigned vehicle
  • Provide vehicle records i.e. mileage, fuel drawn etc when required
  • Maintain and update of work ticket
Qualifications
  • KCE Div IV or mean grade of D (Plain)
  • Valid driving license/BCE minimum.
  • Served as a driver for long distance passenger bus a minimum period of not less than 7 years
  • Holder of PSV License
  • Be a team player.
  • Duly tested by NTSA & Authorized to drive at night
  • Passed the occupational test 1 for drivers
  • Reference from 3 referees
  • Valid certificate of good conduct
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance result
  • Must be between 30 and 35 of age.
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit a written application and up-dated Curriculum Vitae through the post and attach relevant copies of certificates and testimonials to the Postmaster General, P. O. Box 34567 – 00100 Nairobi, to reach him not later than 11th June, 2015. 


Only short listed candidates will be contacted.