Job Description
DRIVER, JOB GRADE
JOB VACANCY No.: NaMATA/HR/25/2023
NaMATA JOB GRADE 9 – ONE (1) POSITION
(a) Job Specifications
This is the entry position for Drivers. A Driver at this level will work under supervision
of a Senior Officer, and will report to the Senior (Human Resource Officer). Drivers
are responsible for ensuring that all vehicles are maintained in good order to ensure
smooth mobility of employees of the Authority.
(b) Duties and Responsibilities
Specifically, duties and responsibilities entail:
(i) Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
(ii) Keeping up to date wo1rk tickets for vehicles;
(iii) Cleaning of the assigned motor vehicle;
(iv) Submitting regular reports on motor vehicle assigned;
(v) Reporting any mechanical/accident problems; and
(vi) Proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle.
(c) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
(i) At least served in the grade of Driver for at least four (4) years;
(ii) At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
(iii) The Occupational Trade Test II Certificate;
(iv) Valid Driving License free from any current endorsement(s) for classes of the
vehicles the driver is required to drive;
(v) Certificate of Good Conduct (renewable after two (2) years));
(vi) First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John’s
Ambulance or any other recognized institution;
(vii) An accident-free driving period of three (3) years;
(viii) Proficiency in computer skills; and
(ix) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
(d) Key competencies and Skills
(i) Communication skills
(ii) Interpersonal skills
(iii) Planning and organization skills