Republic of Kenya Office of the President (Provincial Administration and Internal Security) Drivers Job Vacancies

(In the following stations in North Eastern Province)

P.C.’s Office Garissa, Mandera North, Garissa, Lagdera, Fafi, Ijara, Wajir North, Wajir West, Wajir East, Wajir South, Mandera West, Mandera Central and Mandera East

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Driver III
43 Posts
Advert No.2/2009

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Salary and Other Benefits:

• Salary scale: Kshs.8,819X438-9,257X464-9,721 p.m. (Job Group ‘D’)
• House allowance : Kshs.2,200 p.m.
• Leave entitlement : 30 days a year
• Leave allowance : Kshs.4,000 per year
• Medical benefits as applicable in the civil service

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a minimum of

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A valid driving licence free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s);
• Attended a First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance, Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
• Passed suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
• A valid certificate of Good Conduct form the Kenya Police and
• At least two (2) years driving experience.

In addition to the above requirements an officer must have the following:

• Personal integrity – a strong commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and demonstrate high levels of tolerance.
• Personal responsibility – the willingness to accept responsibility for own actions; and
• Respect for National/Gender diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Driving a motor vehicle as authorized
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure among others.
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road, safety of the persons and/ or goods therein.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications to the District Commissioners by completing one application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007).

This form is available free of charge at the Public Service Commission of Kenya or may be downloaded from PSC website.

Please Note:

• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Candidates should attach copies of academic and professional certificates to the application form.
• Short listed candidates will be required to produce originals of their National Identification Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.
  

Completed application forms should be sent to the various District Commissioners so as to reach those offices on or before Monday 30th November, 2009.

A. J. Rono (Mrs), OGW
For: Permanent Secretary
Provincial Administration

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