Transport Officer Grade 12 at Egerton University

Egerton University is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya. It was founded as a Farm School in 1939 by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton, a British national who settled in Kenya in the 1920s. In 1950, the School was upgraded to an Agricultural College offering diploma programmes. The Egerton Agricultural College Ordinance was enacted in 1955. In 1...

 

Transport Officer Grade 12

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience7 years
  • LocationNakuru
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical  , Logistics 

Transport Officer Grade 12 (1 Post) EU/AFP/2024-1011

Applicants MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • At least seven (7) years relevant working experience, two (2) of which must be at middle level management.
  • A Master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage
  • Must have a valid driving license for all classes.
  • Must have a Defensive Driving certificate from a recognized institution;
  • Must possess an Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers and Certificate in Institutional Driving
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution (documents will be required for those shortlisted).

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Overall Management of the Transport Department of the University
  • Diagnosing mechanical problems of University vehicles and advising on repairs required
  • Maintaining all motor vehicles in serviceable condition and facilitating minor repairs;
  • Maintenance of all vehicle records, correct entries and update on vehicle logbooks, other office documentation and status of licenses and insurance policies;
  • Renewal of motor vehicle Insurance covers and other road licenses;
  • Maintenance and enforcement of service schedules for all the vehicles in the University Participate in development and implementation of the annual Transport operations, maintenance plan and drivers leave plans;
  • Reconciliation of motor vehicle work tickets and the tracking system; supervise vehicle online tracking, monitor vehicle movement and trace violations with possible corrective action;
  • Fuel and mileage monitoring to identify areas of high and low fuel efficiency for targeted action;
  • Reporting of vehicle accidents and mishandling by all authorized drivers;
  • Maximization and efficient use of the outsourced transport for logistical operations;
  • Ensure all vehicle cleaning vouchers issued are recorded in the motor vehicles cleaning vouchers register for all vehicles cleaned;
  • Supervision of all University drivers; workforce development, coaching and discipline management;
  • Annual appraisal of drivers;
  • Vehicle inspection and handover by drivers before they proceed on leave or any trip; and
  • Submission of quarterly and annual reports on the management of Egerton University transport system.

Method of Application

SALARY SCALE

  • Chief Internal Auditor Grade 15 - Kshs.209,694.00 to Kshs. 283,087.00
  • Chief Procurement Officer Grade 15 - Kshs.209,694.00 to Kshs. 283,087.00
  • Director (Research & Extension) Grade 15- Kshs.209,694.00 to Kshs. 283,087.00
  • Registrar (HCA) Grade 15 - Kshs.209,694.00 to Kshs. 283,087.00
  • Chief Finance Officer Grade 15 - Kshs.209,694.00 to Kshs. 283,087.00
  • Director ICT Grade 15 - Kshs.209,694.00 to Kshs. 283,087.00
  • Deputy Chief Procurement Officer Grade 14- Kshs.162,303.00 to Kshs. 228,848.00
  • Senior Legal Officer Grade 13 - Kshs.127,116.00 to Kshs. 184,318.00
  • Estates Manager Grade 13 - Kshs.127,116.00 to Kshs. 184,318.00
  • Transport Officer Grade 12 - Kshs.108,714.00 to Kshs. 155,461.00
  • Communication Manager Grade 12 - Kshs.108,714.00 to Kshs. 155,461.00

For grades 12 and 13 applications should be sent to the Vice Chancellor’s Email: vc@egerton.ac.ke

For grades 14 and 15, applications should sent to the Vice Chancellor’s Email: vc@egerton.ac.ke and copied to Chairman, Finance and Human Resources and General Purposes Committee of Council Email: chair.fhrgp@egerton.ac.ke

All application letters, academic certificates, transcripts, professional qualifications and a curriculum vitae detailing experience, current post, names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor/ employer quoting the reference number to be emailed to the Vice Chancellor’s Email: vc@egerton.ac.ke so as to reach him not later than 25th October, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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