Driver – Grade KEPHIS 9 (10 positions) – Ref: VA/9/10/2022
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Transport
authorized persons for official duties;
- Drive
the assigned vehicle ensuring the safety of passengers, vehicle and other
road users for the transport of authorized persons;
- Responsible
for the day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle – check oil level,
water, coolant, battery and tyres;
- Responsible
for the cleanliness of the vehicle including arraigning it for repair
using the prevailing procedure;
- Log
official trips as per government procedure and policies including mileage,
consumption and route;
- Ensure
vehicle documents are current including display of insurance cover at all
times observe traffic rules and regulations;
- Maintain
confidentiality of passenger conversations /discussions; and
- Report
accidents or incidents immediately to the supervisor and ensure that steps
required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in
Person specification
For appointment to this
grade a candidate must have:
- KCSE
certificate D or its KNEC accepted equivalent;
- Clean
driving license free from any endorsement;
- Adequate
knowledge of the Highway Code;
- Government
Trade test III;
- Have
knowledge of driving rules and conversant with road security code;
- Have
a valid certificate of good conduct from Kenya Police renewable every two
years;
- Passed
suitability Drivers Grade test ITI;
- Basic
knowledge in minor vehicle repairs and maintenance;
- Capable
of defensive driving;
- Defensive
driver’s license from the Automobile Association of Kenya or a recognized
institution;
- First
aid certificate from a recognized institution;
- Minimum
four years’ driving experience (Class B, C and E);
- Interpersonal
and communication skills; and
- Compliance
with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Skills
- Proficiency
in computer applications;
- Communication
skills; and
- Analytical
skills and keen to details
Competencies
- Ability
to work under pressure;
- Ability
to work independently and in a team;
- Ability
to multi-task and prioritize work; and
- Defensive
driving skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified
individuals are hereby invited to submit their application letter, Curriculum
Vitae, certified copies of the relevant certificates & transcripts and
National ID card to the Managing Director – KEPHIS by 15th November, 2022 at 5.00
p.m.
The applications can be
submitted in any of the
following ways;
- Hard
copy applications should be channeled to the address below, clearly
indicating the vacancy number on the envelop. The same can either be sent
by post or hand delivery to KEPHIS Headquarters at Oloolua Ridge, Karen;
- Soft
copy applications can be sent through applications@kephis.org
The vacancy number should
be clearly
indicated on the subject.
For detailed job
description, requirements and instructions on how to apply, please click here to
download.
All applications should
reach the Service not later than 15th November,
2022 at 5:00 pm. Only
shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form
will lead to automatic disqualification.
KEPHIS is an equal opportunity employer and selects candidates on
merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible
candidates. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
PROF. THEOPHILUS M. MUTUI (PH.D)
MANAGING DIRECTOR