PRINCIPAL DRIVER, JOB GROUP ‘J’ (7 POSTS)
This Ministry wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated staff to fill the following vacant positions.
PRINCIPAL DRIVER, JOB GROUP ‘J’ (7 POSTS)
Salary Scale: Kshs.21,304 X 1065 – 22,369 X 1118 – 23,487 X 1175 – 24,662 X 1233 – 25,895 p.m.
Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of;-
- i) Served in the grade of Chief Driver for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- ii) Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
- iii) A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s)
- the officer is required to drive;
- iv) Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its
- equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- v) Attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every
- three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIBHT) or any
- other recognized Institution;
- vi) A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
- vii) 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 (KIBHT) or any other
- recognized Institution; and
- viii) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the highest grade in this cadre. Duties and responsibilities will involve driving the
assigned vehicle; carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, 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; overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s). In addition, the officer may be required to supervise
and guide staff working under him/her in a small transport unit.
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should apply by completing PSC 2
forms in Triplicate. The PSC 2 forms can be down loaded from The Public Service Commission
website at www.publicservice.go.ke.
Please note that the duly completed PSC 2 forms in Triplicate together with copies of
the certificates and other testimonials must reach,
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Co-operative Development & Marketing,
P. O. Box 30547-00100, NAIROBI
on or before 30th September, 2011.
PERMANENT SECRETARY
