DRIVER I, GRADE 9 (REF. NO. KeNHA/DRIVER / 02/2025) – 14 POSITION

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is driving Authority’s vehicles carry out checks on the vehicles cooling oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure and other related routine checks.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Driving the vehicle as authorized;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle, passengers and goods on and off the road;
• Maintaining daily work ticket(s);
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems and tyre pressure;
• Detecting and reporting vehicle defects on time;
• Ensuring vehicle cleanliness;
• Timely reporting of accidents and follow up of police abstract; and
• Vehicle inspection and keeping up-to-date insurance documents.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Cumulative period of six (6) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of a Driver Il or comparable position.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) for Drivers or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
• Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (I) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• Certificate in Suitability Trade for Drivers conducted by the Ministry responsible for transport;
• Certificate in Occupational Trade Test Il for Drivers conducted by the Ministry responsible for Transport;
• Defensive Driving certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Valid recommendation report of Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week after every three (3) years at the Kenya Institute of Highways and building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the National Police Service;
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply:

All candidates who meet the requirements detailed in the Job Specifications should apply using the provided through the specific address shown below by close of business on Monday, 13th October 2025 at 5:00 pm.

For a detailed Job Profile and Specification, and general information on KeNHA, please visit the Authority’s website www.kenha.co.ke.

KeNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization and therefore encourages persons with disability, women and those from marginalized areas to apply. Applicants with disability are requested to indicate their status on the application link for ease of identification.

Prospective candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents during the interview.

• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission Clearance Certificate
• Kenya Revenue Authority Tax Compliance Certificate
• Higher Education Loans Board Clearance Certificate or proof of ongoing repayments
• Certificate of Good Conduct issued by National Police Service
• Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• The above documents will not be required at the point of application.

The terms of appointment for the above positions shall be on one (1) year Contract Terms of Service:

Applications for the positions should be addressed to: –

The Director General,

Kenya National Highways Authority,

Barabara Plaza, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Off Airport South Road, along Mazao Road

P.O. Box 49712-00100 Nairobi.

Applications clearly quoting the reference number should be hand delivered and inserted in the Recruitment box placed at 2nd Floor, Block A (Outside Human Resource Management Department Office).

Applications without the relevant qualifications will not be considered. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.