Driver Job in Kenya

Job Title: Driver

Current Grade: EPZA 11

Ministry /Corporation: Export Processing Zone Authority

Directorate: Finance, Human Resource and Administration

Department: Human Resource and Administration

Section / Unit: Administration

Location / Work station: EPZA HQ or regional offices

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Administration Officer

Direct reports: N/A

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing and operating the assigned fleet unit.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities


NA

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

  •  Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.
  • Maintaining a neat work ticket.
  • Ensuring safety of passengers and/or goods.
  • Ensuring security of the vehicle on and off the road.
  • Detecting and reporting any malfunctioning of the vehicle or motor cycle systems to the transport officer.
  • Carryout routine checks like engine Oil, Coolant, Tyre Pressure before and after any journey and report any unusual observation to the transport officer.
  • To comply with all the Kenyan Traffic Laws and Government Check Unit regulations.
  • Ensuring overall vehicle maintenance and management.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility:

 NA

Responsibility for Physical Assets

 Responsible for fleet unit assigned by the Authority

Decision Making:

 Makes decisions using work instructions

Working Conditions

  1. The job holder is subject to moderate hazards and moderate physical demand.
  2. Experience moderate disruption to leisure

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean grade ‘D’ plain or its equivalent;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

  • Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement;
  • Occupational Trade Test Grade II for drivers;
  • Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Previous relevant work experience required.

N/A

Functional skills Behavioral competencies/ Attributes:

a) Knowledge of the Kenya Traffic Act and a) Ability to communicate
GVCU regulations b) Interpersonal skill
b) Good Judgement c) Integrity and commitment
c) Ability to take instructions d) Team playing skills

How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence clearly indicating the job Reference Number on the Job Application form. The Job Application  form can be downloaded by Clicking Here

Candidates should  also attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and national identity card

The applications should be sent to epza.jobadverts@epzakenya.com addressed to:

Ag.Chief Executive Officer,
Export Processing Zones Authority,
Administration Building, Viwanda Road, Off Nairobi-Namanga Road, Athi River,
P.O Box 50563-00200, NAIROBI.

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Additional requirement

Successful candidates will be expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution by providing originals of
the following documents:

1. Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
2. Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
4. Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
5. Clearance from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

All applications should be sent online in PDF format to be received not later than Monday,2nd January 2023,Mid Night East Africa Time.

Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.