Driver I

Driver I
Reference Number: ADMIN/039/11/2025
Full-Time
Deadline
06 Feb 2026
Grade
Grade
5
Open Posts
Posts
3

Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Carrying out routine checks on vehicles;
  2. Driving motor vehicle as authorized; 
  3. Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;
  4. Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; 
  5. Ensuring the safety of persons and/or goods in the vehicle;
  6. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
  7. Detecting and reporting malfunctioning vehicles; and
  8. Maintaining records on repairs and maintenance.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment, one MUST have:
  1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade D (Plain) or equivalent qualification; 
  2. At least six (6) years of experience, three (3) of which should have been at the Driver III or its equivalent;
  3. Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles or plants which the officer is required to drive; 
  4. Passed Occupational Trade Test for Drivers Grade III from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or Ministry of Roads and Public Works; 
  5. First-Aid Refresher Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
  6. Passed Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology or Ministry of Roads and Public Works;
  7. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police Service; and
  8. Defensive driving certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;
  9. Proficiency in computer applications.
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Note

Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of either gender, youths, persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit their applications so as to be received on or before 6th February, 2026.

All applications should be addressed to The Vice-Chancellor, Open University of Kenya, P.O. Box 2440-00606, Nairobi, Kenya and MUST be submitted online through the link provided at the University website and as per the instructions therein.