Kenya’s Tourism Regulatory Authority Advertises Jobs for Drivers, Explains Application Process

• The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) invited applications from Form Four leavers to fill vacant positions
• The state agency said candidates have until Monday, December 1, to submit their applications online
• It listed the minimum requirements that applicants must meet, including having a valid driver’s licence

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The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced job opportunities for Kenyan drivers.

In an advertisement published on its website, TRA noted that interested and qualified individuals should submit their academic and professional certificates by Monday, December 1, 2025.

What is the application process for TRA jobs?

The state corporation asked suitable candidates to apply for the positions through its official recruitment email.

Job seekers must fill out the application form, as physical applications are unacceptable.

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“Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (which contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts, including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees, who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials in PDF format via recruitment@tra.go.ke to the director general,” the advertisement states.

What are the requirements for TRA driver jobs?

1. At least three years of experience in the grade of driver II.
2. Applicants must have at least a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain).
3. A valid driver’s licence that is free of any current endorsements and suitable for any class of vehicles or plants that the officer must operate.
4. Completed the grade III occupational trade test for drivers at the Ministry of Roads and Public Works or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT).
5. A minimum one-week First-Aid Refresher Certificate Course offered by St John Ambulance, the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT), or any other accredited organisation.
6. Passed the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology’s or the Ministry of Roads and Public Works’ Grade III driver suitability test.
7. Defensive driving certificate.
8. Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

What are the roles of TRA drivers?

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1. Driving a motor vehicle as authorised.
2. Carrying out routine checks on vehicles.
3. Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned
4. Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road.

The authority clarified that successful candidates must submit a tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority and other documents.

“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations certificate of good conduct, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) clearance certificate, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) tax compliance certificate, the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC) clearance form, and a recognised Credit Reference Bureau’s (CRB) clearance certificate must all be obtained and submitted by successful candidates,” it added.

Which other institutions advertised jobs?

In other job-related news, Safaricom advertised multiple vacancies for professionals in various fields.

The telco asked graduates to apply for the vacancies through its recruitment platform.

World Vision also announced 17 career opportunities for Kenyans.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke