On May 31, 2022, the Public Service Commission announced 61 available jobs for Kenyan citizens who completed their high school examinations and scored at least Grade D.
The commission seeks to employ new drivers for the State Department for Social Services under the Ministry of Public Service. The job will be permanent and pensionable if an applicant meets all requirements for employment.
Job Requirements ¶
- Applicants must possess a valid driving license to operate government vehicles.
- They must have attended St. John Ambulance and obtained a First Aid certificate or The Kenya Institute Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) for not less than one week.
- Applicants should pass the driver grade III test.
- They should pass a driving test issued by the Ministry.
- Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of experience driving vehicles on Kenyan roads.
- They must present a certificate of good conduct from the Kenya police when applying for the job.
How to Apply ¶
Citizens interested in the job are advised to visit the Ministry's website by visiting the link VACANCIES IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION, SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES – Social Protection Website. Selected candidates will be contacted for the job at the end of the exercise.
“Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. Successful candidates will be deployed outside Nairobi county in sub-counties and counties where vacancies exist,” reads part of the PSC notice.
Duties and Responsibilities ¶
The duties of an employee include driving the motor vehicle as authorized, carrying out routine checks on the vehicle's cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tire pressure, etc. The employee will also be responsible for detecting and reporting malfunctioning vehicle systems, maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned, ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; safety of the passengers and/or goods, and maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle.
Salary ¶
The salary ranges from Kshs. 15,670 to Kshs. 17,570 per month. The job positions are permanent and pensionable.
