Driver II: (2 positions) at HELB

Ref. No. HELB/020 - Grade 11
Please use driver@helb.co.ke to apply for this position

Job Profile
The job holder is responsible for driving official institution’s motor vehicles to facilitate business operations and ensuring that all vehicles are maintained and in serviceable condition.

a) Job specification.
Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail: -
IT Audit and Forensic Services
I. Driving institution’s assigned motor vehicles professionally to facilitate business processes;
II. Ensuring the safety of staff on board and other road users by adherence to traffic rules and guidelines;
III. Adhering to work schedules and timelines for efficient service delivery;
IV. Liaising with transport service providers e.g. motor vehicle dealers, fuel providers and specified garages to enhance
service delivery;
V. Providing regular updates on transport matters for decision making;
VI. Ensuring compliance with transport legal requirements through adherence to the transport regulations and
guidelines for compliance and cost management;
VII. Collaborating with traffic enforcement agencies (Government Vehicle Check Unit and National Transport & Safety
Authority) to enhance road safety;
VIII. Ensuring timely motor vehicle servicing and maintenance to enhance cost efficiency;
IX. Conducting day to day routine check of the assigned motor vehicle to ensure the vehicle is in sound mechanical
condition;
X. Maintaining cleanliness of motor vehicles for comfort of passengers and to reduce depreciation
XI. Timely reporting of all accidents and incidents to facilitate necessary decision and action;
XII. Ensuring security of the assigned vehicle to reduce losses and damage;
XIII. Maintaining accurate transport related documents which include work tickets, fuel receipts, fuel cards and
authorization letters to ensure compliance with transport requirements;
XIV. Adhering to the approved guidelines of the Institution’s vehicles to ensure effective use; and
XV. Reporting on vehicle insurance expiry to facilitate timely renewals.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
I. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D (plain) or its equivalent qualification;
II. Valid driving license free from any current endorsements;
III. First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized Institution;
IV. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya police; and
V. Certificate in computer applications.

c) Key Competencies and skills
I. Interpersonal skills;
II. Communication skills;
III. Analytical skills;
IV. Risk Management skills;
V. Report writing skills;
VI. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask
The Officer shall be engaged on contract of up to three (3) years renewable subject to performance and retirement age.

HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified and interested applicants who meet the above requirements are required to submit their job application letters, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates and relevant testimonials quoting the Title and Reference Number of the position on the cover letter and envelope on or before 16th February 2026 addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Higher Education Loans Board
Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
P.O. Box 69489 - 00400
NAIROBI, KENYA

Soft copies to be sent to the specific email addresses provided (Please use driver@helb.co.ke to apply for this position) for each position. This information is available on https://www.helb.co.ke/career/ Shortlisted candidates will be required to present their Valid Chapter Six Requirements.
HELB is an equal opportunity employer. HELB encourages applications