Driver I

Driver I
Reference Number: ADMIN/039/11/2025
Full-Time
Deadline
02 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 to this grade, 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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APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

  1. All applications should be submitted with an Application Letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, list of publications, awards, scholarships, funding, membership to professional associations or bodies and linkages, valid email addresses, telephone contacts, copies of certificates, National ID, and other testimonials; These shall be uploaded at the relevant attachment sections within the OUK recruitment portal.
  2. Applicants with degrees from foreign Universities MUST attach letter(s) of recognition from the Commission for University Education (CUE) as part of the application document.
  3. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and shall be required to ask three (3) of their referees to share references directly to the University using a system mechanism that shall be provided.
  4. Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya will be upheld and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Note that the Terms of Service will be either Permanent and Pensionable OR Contract, as shall be determined by the University Council.
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 2nd 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.