Job Description
ADVERT NO. NCRC/7/01/22
Position: Driver I – NCRC 9 - 2 Posts
Job summary
The purpose of the job is to drive persons and ensure good maintenance, security and
management through cleanliness and, report defects for timely repair and to ensure safety of
passengers or goods.
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities of Driver I will be similar to those of Driver II but drivers at this
grade are expected to be more experienced and able to carry out more responsibilities including
minor mechanical adjustments and keeping proper records on vehicles servicing and general
maintenance.
1. Technical - Maintain a functional tool kit, spare tyre, First Aid Box and fire extinguisher in the
appropriate positions.
- Inspect assigned vehicle on a daily basis to ensure it is in good working condition.
- Prepare procurement and requisition, work order and travel request as when required.
2. Technical - Drive officers to various destinations as per the work ticket to enable officer carry out research activities in order to meet their performance targets.
- Ensure cleanliness of motor vehicles for maintenance and good corporate image.
- Detect and report vehicle defects for proper maintenance and safety and carry out minor
Mechanical repairs.
- Maintain work tickets by ensuring all records of journeys are duly authorized and recorded
for accountability and record purposes.
- Timely report on accidents to comply with the law and for insurance purposes.
- Ensure motor vehicle inspection and insurance documents are up to date in order to adhere to
the traffic rules and regulations.
- Renewal of driving license for compliance with the traffic Act.
- Park vehicles in safe places to ensure security of the motor vehicle and safety of the
passengers and goods.
- Report when the vehicle is due for service at least 1000kms before the due mileage or three
months whichever comes first to ensure timely servicing of the motor vehicle.
- Deliver and dispatch mails from the post office
5. Financial Management Account for impress given.
6. Performance Management - Agree on performance target
- Development of individual work plan
- Fill PAS Forms
- Submit quarterly reports
- Provide supporting evidence for end year evaluation achievements.
7. Communication and Report Writing - Routine communication in connection with
instructions, requests or normal work tasks.
- Routine communication with employees of the organization or clients.
- Communication around escalated or difficult queries with internal or external customers or
clients.
- Simple verbal instructions to other employees within the organization
- take verbal instructions from the supervisor
8 Governance Adhere to Public Officer Ethic Act
(i) Level of Education/Academic Qualifications
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - K.C.S.E with a minimum C plain
(ii) Professional Qualifications
a) Government occupational grade test.
b) Government suitability test for drivers.
c) Valid driving license.
d) Mechanical trade test grade III.
e) Defensive driving certificate.
f) Refresher course for drivers
g) Basic knowledge of Mechanic
h) Possession of a PSV certificate
(iii) Technical Competencies
a) First aid certificate.
b) Adequate knowledge of the Highway Code.
( iv) Minimum Relevant Experience
- Shown merit and ability in driving and simple maintenance of a vehicle for at least three
(3) years in the grade of Driver II or its equivalent.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The Centre will offer Competitive package in line with the Salaries and Remuneration
Commission (SRC) guidelines.
- Basic Salary and Allowances – as per the NCRC policy guidelines
- Other benefits – Comprehensive Medical Cover, Group Personal Accident and Group life
cover.
N/B: All positions advertised are on Permanent and Pensionable terms except the Deputy Director who shall serve for a Contract term of three (3) years renewable.