Senior Driver Jobs at County Assembly of Kisumu

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Kisumu

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CAK/HR/08/25/2025: SENIOR DRIVER - CASB 11/JG“H” - 2 POSITIONS- TERMS OF
ENGAGEMENT-PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE
The entry and training grade for this cadre.
Basic Salary Ksh. 27,900
House Allowance Ksh. 4,500
Commuter Allowance Ksh. 4,000

(a). Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Principal Driver, duties and responsibilities at this level entail:
i. driving vehicles as authorized;
ii. carrying our routine checks on the vehicles cooling oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre
pressure etc;
iii. detecting malfunctioning of vehicles system;
iv. maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
v. ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
vi. overseeing safety of the passengers and/ or goodstherein;
vii. maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle; and
viii. ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws.

b) Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Served in the grade of Driver I for a minimum period of three
ii. (3) years;
iii. Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of
vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
iv. Defensive driving certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution;
v. Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III;
vi. First -Aid 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;
vii. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct;and
viii.Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and
results.

Additional Attributes

Company Name County Assembly of Kisumu

Application Deadline 2025-09-16

How to Apply

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16th September, 2025, addressed to:
Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board
County Assembly of Kisumu,
P.O Box 86 – 400100,
Kisumu
Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
1. A Signed application letter;
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
4. Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:
1. Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
2. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
3. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
4. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
5. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE
FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: -
1. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
2. Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
3. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
4. Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
5. Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

County Assembly of Kisumu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Article 232 (1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY INCLUDING STAFF MEMBERS OF THE SERVICE. Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of canvassing and giving false information shall lead to automatic disqualification. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE CONTACTED.

NOTE: The positions are open to KENYAN CITIZENS ONLY.