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Kenya Maritime Authority – Drivers ( 5 Positions) ,Deadline: October 06, 2025
Job Purpose:
- The Drivers are responsible for ensuring that all vehicles are maintained in good order to ensure smooth mobility of employees of the Authority.
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
- Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
- Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles;
- Cleaning of the assigned motor vehicle;
- Submitting regular reports on motor vehicle assigned;
- Reporting any mechanical/accident problems; and
- Proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: –
- At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- The Occupational Trade Test II Certificate;
- Valid driving license
- Certificate of Good Conduct (renewable after two (2) years);
- Defensive driving course from a recognized institution.
- Driving experience of 3 years
- First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns Ambulance or any other recognized institution.
How to apply
- Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
- An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
- Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
- Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: recruitment25@kma.go.ke
Post applications should be sent to:
Director General,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
MOMBASA.
Note:
- Canvassing in any form or failure to attach required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Successful candidates will need to submit valid compliance certificates from KRA, CRB, HELB, and a certificate of good conduct.
- KMA is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
N/B: Applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 6th October, 2025.
Social Health Authority (SHA) – Senior Drivers (3 Positions), Deadline: October 02, 2025
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:
Person Specifications: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Cumulative service period of nine (9) years of work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Driver or in a comparable position.
- A valid BCE driving license without any current endorsement(s).
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D plain or its equivalent qualification.
- Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers.
- 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.
- Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
- Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week at the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT)or any other recognized Institution.
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
- Proficiency in Computer Application.
- Showed merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:
- Ensuring a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Carrying out periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs and reporting accordingly and on time.
- Keeping up-to-date vehicle mileage log and maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned.
- Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road.
- Ensuring the safety of the passengers, other road users, and the assigned vehicle.
- Inspecting assigned vehicles and keeping up-to-date insurance documents.
- Ensuring the assigned vehicle(s) has the necessary tools (toolbox, spotlight, umbrella, fire extinguisher, and an equipped first aid kit).
- Ensuring that the vehicle is taken for service when due.
- Adhering to the Traffic Act, and the Authority’s policies and procedures on fleet management.
- Ensuring that the assigned vehicle(s) is always fuelled in line with the policies and procedures on fleet management.
- Reporting any incident that involves injury, or damage to any passenger, pedestrian or third-party property immediately, in line with established policies and procedures.
- Ensuring cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.
How to apply
Interested and qualified? Go to The Social Health Authority (SHA) on recruitment.sha.go.ke to apply