Driver - KNQA

The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) is established by the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) Act Cap 214 under the Ministry of Education whose mandate is to help coordinate and harmonize education, training, assessment and quality assurance of all qualifications awarded in the country; establishment and maintenance of the Kenya National Qualifications Database with the view to improving quality, visibility, and international comparability of qualifications.
Pursuant to Article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 2.14.8 (i) of the Approved KNQA HR Policy and Procedures Manual (2024), KNQA seeks to recruit highly motivated, visionary, dynamic and results oriented candidates for the under mentioned position:
DriverJob Ref No: KNQA/No.5/2026
Job Grade: KNQA 9
2 Positions
Terms of Service: Permanent
Directorate: Corporate Services Directorate
Remuneration & Benefits

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• Salary Scale: KES 30,531 – 40,278 per month
  
• House Allowance: KES 6,750 p.m.
  
• Commuter Allowance: KES 4,000 p.m.
  
• Leave Entitlement: 30 days per financial year
  

About this Role

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2. Ensure that the work ticket is duly signed and authorized;
   
3. Carrying routine checks of the vehicle before commencement of a journey;
   
4. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle; keeping work tickets for vehicles up to date;
   
5. Driving the vehicle safely within the specified speed limits; Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle, passengers and goods on and off the road;
   
6. Carrying out minor repairs on the vehicle;
   
7. Ensuring regular servicing of the vehicle as per the manufacturer's schedule; Ensuring that the vehicle is insured and in good working condition;
   
8. Reporting any mechanical/accident problems; and
   
9. Submitting regular reports on the motor vehicle assigned.
   

Key Responsibilities

1. 
   
2. Ensure that the work ticket is duly signed and authorized;
   
3. Carrying routine checks of the vehicle before commencement of a journey;
   
4. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle; keeping work tickets for vehicles up to date;
   
5. Driving the vehicle safely within the specified speed limits; Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle, passengers and goods on and off the road;
   
6. Carrying out minor repairs on the vehicle;
   
7. Ensuring regular servicing of the vehicle as per the manufacturer's schedule; Ensuring that the vehicle is insured and in good working condition;
   
8. Reporting any mechanical/accident problems; and
   
9. Submitting regular reports on the motor vehicle assigned.
   

Requirements

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2. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D+ from a recognized institution;
   
3. Occupational Trade Test II/III for Drivers;
   
4. Valid driving license free from any current endorsements;
   
5. Defensive driving certificate from a recognized Institution;
   
6. Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers from the Ministry of Roads and Public Works;
   
7. First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution;
   
8. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct; and
   
9. Computer literacy
   

APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Vacancy details are to be found on the KNQA recruitment portal which can be accessed at careers.knqa.go.ke.
Applications shall be submitted online through KNQA portal to be received on or before 13th November 2026 at 12 midnight EAT.
All testimonials MUST be uploaded as provided for in the portal.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
i. Upon successful upload and submission of application, the applicant will receive a system generated email notification that the job application details have been successfully submitted.
ii. KNQA DOES NOT charge any fee in the recruitment process.
iii. Persons with disability, women, marginalized and minority groups are encouraged to apply.
iv. Academic Qualifications from external origin MUST be accompanied with a recognition and equation certificate from the relevant body in Kenya.
v. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
vi. Successful candidates will be required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and present the following documents:
a. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
b. Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
c. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
d. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)