Monday, 7 July 2014

Transport Officer County Government of Kakamega

County Government of Kakamega Advertisement of Vacancies

Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant position:

Transport Officer Job Kakamega County

Job Group ‘K’
1 Post

An officer at this level will be deployed at the County Headquarters to take charge of all vehicles at the County, coordinate transport and be in charge of officers in transport department.

Duties will include:

  • Transport coordination.
  • Supervising officers in transport department, arranging and ensuring training, retraining and re-certification of drivers and registration of vehicles.
  • Ensuring regular maintenance of vehicles.
  • Ensuring the vehicles have the requisite documents for operation.
  • Ensuring efficient use and accurate accounting for all vehicles and expenditure made by transport section.
  • Advising on procurement specifications of vehicles and training needs for drivers.
  • Preparing regular and comprehensive reports for the section.
  • Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

  • Be a Kenyan citizen.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any Social Science or Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution with at least three (3) years experience OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent with at least five (5) years relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in Computer Application from a recognized institution.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  • Knowledge of vehicle mechanics will be an added advantage.
Terms of Service: Permanent

Note: For candidates to meet requirements of chapter six, all applicants are required to get clearance from the following:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Higher Education Loans Board
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
  • Criminal Investigation Department
Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.

Copies of receipts of application for clearance are not acceptable.

How to Apply:

All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents.

The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.

Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their constituency of origin.

Applications should be submitted to:

Chief Executive Officer/Secretary
County Public Service Board
P O Box 458 -50100
Kakamega

NB:

Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor;

All applications should reach this office on or before 21st July, 2014;

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;

The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer, values inclusion and seeks to have diverse workforce; and
Please note that Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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