The Nakuru County Government has announced a vacancy for Driver III – Job Group D.
The position is advertised externally and is offered on permanent and pensionable terms. There is 1 position available, with a salary scale of KSh 18,250–22,720 per month.
The official Nakuru County recruitment portal shows that the vacancy was posted on 9 October 2026 and the application deadline is 29 October 2026.
Job Details
- Employer: Nakuru County Government
- Position: Driver III
- Job Group: D
- Positions: 1
- Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
- Advertisement: External
- Salary: KSh 18,250–22,720 per month
- Location: Nakuru County, Kenya
- Deadline: 29 October 2026
Requirements
To qualify for appointment as Driver III, an applicant must have:
- A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of D plain or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- A valid driving licence without current endorsements for the vehicle classes the officer is required to drive.
- A First Aid Certificate course lasting at least one week from St. John Ambulance, Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT), or another recognised institution.
- Passed the Suitability Test for Driver Grade III.
- Passed the Practical Test for Drivers.
- A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police.
- At least two years of driving experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for duties including:
- Driving county motor vehicles as authorised.
- Carrying out routine checks on vehicle cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems.
- Checking tyre pressure and other basic vehicle conditions.
- Detecting and reporting vehicle malfunctions.
- Maintaining work tickets for assigned vehicles.
- Ensuring the safety and security of the vehicle on and off the road.
- Ensuring the safety of passengers and goods.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the assigned vehicle.
- Performing other duties assigned in accordance with transport policies and regulations.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the official Nakuru County Government recruitment portal.
Step 1
Visit the Nakuru County recruitment portal:
Official application portal:
https://recruitment.nakuru.go.ke/careers
Step 2
Create an account if you do not already have one.
Step 3
Log in and update your professional profile with the required information.
Step 4
Find Driver III – Job Group D and review the vacancy details.
Step 5
Submit your application through the portal before the deadline.
The official recruitment portal explains that applicants register an account, log in, update their profile and then submit applications through the system.
Application Deadline
29 October 2026
The official Nakuru County recruitment portal confirms the closing date.
Applicants should submit their applications early rather than waiting until the final day.
Important Notice
This is an external vacancy, meaning qualified applicants can apply without being existing Nakuru County employees.
Always use the official Nakuru County recruitment portal when applying and avoid anyone asking for money in exchange for employment.
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