Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Finance

Republic of Kenya

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Finance

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacancies

1. Driver III

Job Group ‘D’

Thirty Five (35) Posts

Advert No. V/NO 1/D/2011

Salary Scale: Kshs 8,819x438 – 9,257x464 – 9,721 p. m

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

A. Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-

* Kenya Certificate of secondary Education mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
* A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
* Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
* Passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
* Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the Ministry
* A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
* At least two (2) years driving experience

B. Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into the driver’s cadre.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve;

* driving a motor vehicle as authorized
* carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, etc.;
* detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
* maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
* ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
* safety of the passengers and /or goods therein; and
* Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

2. Artisan III

Job Group ‘E’

4 Posts (2 Electricians and 2 Plumbers)

Advert No V/NO 2/A/2011

Salary Scale: KShs 9,721x486 – 10,207x510 – 10,717x537 – 11,254 p. m

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

A. Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have a Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III in the relevant trade area (Carpentry, Masonry, Welding, Painting and Plumbing).

B. Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry grade for this grade. An officer at this level will be on job training and will be assigned simple duties in repair and maintenance works under close supervision of a more experienced officer in line with the area of specialization (Carpentry, Masonry, Welding, Painting and Plumbing).

Interested applicants should complete PSC 2 (Revised) forms in triplicate enclosing copies of academic and professional certificates; testimonials, detailed current curriculum vitae indicating work experience, national identity card and provide telephone and cell phone number plus email and postal address.

Completed PSC forms should be submitted to the address shown below.

The Financial Secretary
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister & Ministry of Finance
P.O Box 30007 Treasury Building
Nairobi (3rd Floor, Room 331)

So as to reach the Ministry on or before October 24, 2011

Please Note;

* PSC 2 forms are obtainable (free of charge) from any Government office and may also be downloaded from the Public Service Commission (K) website: www.publicservice.go.ke
* Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
* Hand delivered applications should be submitted to the Ministry Headquarters to the address shown above
* Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification