Job Group, CPSB 15 (20 Posts),
Salary Scale: Job Group
CPSB 15,
Basic Salary: Ksh.
14,610 x 510 -15,120 x 550 – 15,670 x 580 – 16,250 p.m.
This is an entry level
into the Driver’s cadre. An Officer at this level will be
deployed to work in the Transport Section and can be deployed to any
Department/Ministry.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 for the vehicle on and off the road;
- Safety
of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
- Maintaining
cleanliness of the vehicle.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have:
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education 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;
- Passed
Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the respective Ministry/Department;
- Passed
Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
- 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;
- Any
training in vehicle mechanics will be an added advantage;
- A
valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
- At
least five (5) years driving experience.
Terms of service:
Three-year contract
Please Note
- Candidates
should NOT attach any documents to the application form. All the details
requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.
- County
Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer.
- Only
shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing
in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National
Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts
during interviews.
- Successfully
selected candidates will be required to fulfill Chapter Six requirement of
the constitution of Kenya, 2020 on integrity and leadership before
appointment.
How to Apply
All applicants should
click on the Careers Option on the County Website main menu and fill the
application form and submit online.
N/B: No hard copy or
emailed applications to cpsb@kakamega.go.ke/ transport@kakamega.go.ke or any other
county eamil adress are allowed.
All applications should
reach this office on or before 7th May, 2021.
PLEASE NOTE: Kakamega
Public Service and Administration Department does not charge ANY FEE at any
stage of the recruitment and selection process. Our official communication
channels is email address kakamegacountygov@gmail.com/ transport@kakamega.go.ke
