Principal Driver
Internal Advertisement for
vacant posts in the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development
– State Department for public works. Applications are invited for the following
vacant posts.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Duties and
responsibilities at this level will involve driving a vehicle as authorized;
- carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil,
electrical and brakes> tyre pressure; and brake systems, etc;
- detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle
systems; maintenance of work ticket (s). for
- vehicle (s) assigned; ensuring security and safety of the
vehicle on and off the road; ensuring securltY
- ofpasse-nbers ind/or goods therein; and maintaining
cleanliness of the vehicle (s).
- In addition, the officer may be required to supervise and
guide staff working under/her in a small transport unit
Qualifications
- Served in the grade of Chief Driver CSGI I/JG ‘ J’ for a
minimum period of three (3) years;
- Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
- A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s)
R)r class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
- Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile
Association(AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
- Attended Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than
one (1) week within every three (3) Years at Kenya Institute of Highway
and Building Technology (KIHGT) or any other recognized Institution;
- A valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
- Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than
one (1) week from st John Ambulance or KenYa Institute of Highway and
Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; and
- Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in work
performance and results.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified
persons are requested to make their application by completing ONE Psc2 (Revised
2016) application form. The application form
may be downloaded from Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke.
Requirements and other
related information for each of the posts can also be accessed at the following
website: www.publicworks.go.ke and www.public;service.go.ke
Please Note:
- Candidates should attach copies of academic? professional
certificates and transcripts to the application form. ALL the details
requested for in the advertisement should be filled on the form. It is an
offence to include incorrect information in the application.
- Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic
disqualification.
- The State Department for Public Works is committed to
implementing the provisions of the Constitution _ Chapter 232 (1) on fair
competition and merit, representation of Kenyan diverse communities and
affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all
ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES, THE MARGINAZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
- Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals
of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates
and transcripts during interviews.
- It is a criminal offence to presents fake certificate/
documents.
- All serving officers shall be required to produce the
original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during
the interview
The Completed application
form should be sent
The principal secretary, state department for public works,
P.O BOX 30743-00100
Nairobi
or be hand delivered to
the office of director of Human Resource Management
and Development, State department for public works at work building 13
Floor Room 1305 Upper Hill along Ngong Road, Nairobi, on or before 23rd June,
2023 latest 5.00 pm (East African time).
