Job Description
SENIOR DRIVER, JOB GRADE CWWDA 9, ONE (1) POST
Job Purpose
Drivers are responsible for ensuring that all vehicles are maintained in good order to
ensure smooth mobility of employees of the Agency.
a) Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities of the Officer will entail: -
i. Driving the Service vehicle as authorized;
ii. Carrying out minor mechanical adjustments;
iii. Recognizing and reporting mechanical defaults of the vehicles;
iv. Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
v. Monitoring and reporting expiry of insurance policies for motor vehicles;
vi. Overseeing transport management in the absence of the Principal Driver;
vii. Preparing and submitting reports on transport when need arises; and
viii. Ensuring safety of passengers and/or goods therein.
b) Person Specification
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) A Diploma Education Certificate or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
(iii) The Occupational Trade Test II Certificate;
(iv) A valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the
vehicles the driver is required to drive;
(v) A defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association of Kenya (AA) or its
equivalent qualification from any other recognized institution;
(vi) A valid Certificate of Good Conduct;
(vii) A First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns
Ambulance or any other recognized institution;
(viii) An accident free driving period of 5 years; and
(ix) Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
c) Key competences and skills
(i) Problem solving
(ii) Target setting
(iii) Attention to details
(iv) Ability to work under pressure
d) Emoluments
Basic Salary Range: Ksh. 30,015p.m – Ksh. 38,025p.m.
House Allowance: Ksh. 13,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 8,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: as prescribed in the HR policy
Medical cover: as prescribed in the HR policy
Terms of service: permanent and pensionable
Duty station: Mombasa