Monday, September 12, 2011

MINISTRY OF CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPAL DRIVER JOB(7)


MINISTRY OF CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING
OFFICE OF THE PERMANENT SECRETARY
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;-
• Served in the grade of Chief Driver for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is
required to drive;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution;
• 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;
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
• 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
• 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 downloaded by copying the link below as your web address:
http://bj1.estis.net/includes/file.asp?site=kenya&file=9D5F1354-0E32-480C-B1A0-B3DBD006DAEB
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