Most driving jobs in Kenya can be found in the transport industry especially in the matatu business where they do not ask for much as far as requirements go….a driving license, some years of experience in the industry and you are good to go.
Driving jobs vary greatly depending on the type of vehicle which you will be driving or the goods or people being transported.
The typical drivers’ jobs can range from company drivers who deliver people to private destinations including from work, to home to delivery driver jobs that are required to deliver food, pharmaceuticals, furniture to truck driver jobs who will drive for hours along our highways transporting goods regionally or nationally to cab drivers
So how do you get these driving jobs?
First off you will need your driving license and years of experience to go with it. For example, Nairbi Java House are looking for experienced drivers to support their logistics department of Nairobi Java House.
As of their requirements to get the driving job, they are looking for a driver who is willing to work both day and night shifts for deliveries and staff movement.
You will have to note that in most cases, companies and individuals are only willing to hire someone who has a clean driving record and a certificate of good conduct
Another requirement you will need to get driving job is a knowhow the Kenyan roads. You need to know which road connects with which and which ones to avoid because of traffic jams especially if you are a delivery driver.
Now, there are a lot of Kenyans out there who are looking for driving jobs so you will need to stand out if you want to be successful.
So, when it comes to applying for these driving jobs you will need to list all applicable experiences which will make you stand out from other drivers. If you have any safety or driving awards, and endorsements mention them. If again you have references from your last employer or from teachers from a driving school, attach those as well.
Look for jobs on the daily newspapers, check with various companies and see if they have any open vacancies, go door to door if you have to and lastly subscribe with job sites so that you can know of any vacancy that arises and apply as soon as possible and one last important thing, just because you are applying for a driver job doesn’t mean your CV has to be shoddy, to be on the safe side, perfect your CV and Cover Letter to be successful in your job search.
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