Ministry of Roads and Transport Recruitment 2025/2026 Jobs Application Form

The Kenya Ministry of Roads and Transport recruitment for 2025 has commenced as over 150 job vacancies have been announced. Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates at the online careers portal www.transport.go.ke/vacancies-internships.

Do you wish to apply? This article unveils the step-by-step application process, requirements and qualifications, start and closing date as well as other updates. Therefore, endeavour to read till the end.

Overview of Ministry of Roads and Transport

The Ministry of Roads and Transport is made up of three (3) departments. That is the State Department for Roads, State Department for Transport and State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development etc.

The core mission of this Ministry is to ensure proper regulation of Kenya’s transport and road infrastructure through policy development, planning and constructions, safety management, investment and partnerships etc.

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In line with the Government’s vision 2030, the Ministry seeks to provide proper road connectivity, in other to boost trade and foster mobility for citizens and residents.

To attain desired goals, the management of Ministry of Roads and Transport seeks to recruit competent, eligible and most qualified persons for open vacancies.

Job Vacancies at Ministry of Roads and Transport 2025

Housekeeping Assistant I
Driver Instructor III KIHBT
Plant Operator Instructor III KIHBT
Housekeeping Assistant III
Cook III
Waiter Assistant III
Artisan III (General Power Electrician)
Artisan Tailoring III
Artisan Auto Electrician Mechanic III
Artisan Motor Vehicle Mechanic III
Artisan Mechanical III
Artisan Building III
Artisan Plant Mechanic III
Artisan Spray Painter III
Artisan Panel Beater III
Artisan Upholster III
Plant Operator III
Driver II (Light & Heavy Commercial)
Security Warden III

Note: The Ministry shall not request candidates to pay for the jobs application form at any point, thus canvassing in any form shall result in automatic disqualification.

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Eligibility Criteria for Ministry of Roads Recruitment 2025

The general requirements that qualifies you for advertised vacancies are as follows:

Nationality: Persons applying are expected to be indigenes of Kenya who also possess valid Government-issued National Identity Card or Passport.
Clearance Documents: Candidate must adhere to chapter six requirements by possessing clearance certificates/documents from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Higher Education Loan Board (HELB), Ethic Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) etc.
Skills: Interested candidate must be result-oriented, ICT inclined, good team player, be able to work under pressure, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Age: Interested candidate must be within 18 and 35 years.
KCSE: Interested candidates must hold the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) with a minimum of D+ mean grade including English and Kiswahili language.

Qualifications for Ministry of Roads and Transport Jobs 2025

1. Security Warden III

Candidates applying for this role must not exceed 36 years of age.
Candidate must be physically and mentally fit.
Must also be proficient in relevant computer applications.
Must hold KCSE with D+ (plus) mean grade.

2. Diver II (Light and Heavy Commercial)

Candidates applying for this role must hold KCSE with grade D (plain) or equivalent qualification.
Candidate must have completed the suitability test for grade III.
Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must have completed the First Aid Certificate at Kenya Institute of Highways and Technology (KIHBT) or equivalent institution.
Candidate is required to possess a minimum of four (4) years driving experience.

3. Plant Operator III

Applicants of this position must have D (plain) mean grade in KCSE.
Must have a valid driving license.
Should have experience for at least two (2) years and able to handle a minimum of 2-plants at ‘C” difficulty rating.

4. Artisan Upholster III

Interested candidate must hold the Government Trade/Grade Tests III in upholstery from an accredited tertiary institution.
Candidate must be a computer literate.
Must hold mean grade D in KCSE.

5. Driver Instructor III

Persons interested in applying for this post must have completed a four (4) weeks instructors training at any accredited institution.
Candidate must be registered with the Kenya Engineering Technology Board (KETRB) as an Engineering Technician Craft.
Must have completed the First Aid certificate course at KIHBT or St. John’s Ambulance.
Candidate must hold a valid Driver’s license of class B, C1, C and as well be a computer literate.

6. Housekeeping Assistant I

Candidates going for this role must possess the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum of C- (minus) mean grade or hold an equivalent qualification.
Applicant must have a recognized certificate in Housekeeping and Laundry and the courses must have lasted for not less than one (1) year.

How to Apply for Ministry of Roads and Transport Recruitment 2025

To submit application for any of the advertised positions, visit the Public Service Commission or Ministry Roads website, navigate to the careers page.

Locate and download the one PSC2 (Revised 2016) application form, carefully fill it, then attach copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, detailed CV, National Identity Card and other supporting documents.

Address and send your application to:

The Principal Secretary
State Department for Roads
Ministry of Roads and Transport
P. O. Box 30260-00100
Nairobi

Alternatively, you can submit hard copy application to the State Department for Roads Human Resource Management registry, Transcom House, 5th Floor.

When is Ministry of Roads Recruitment 2025 Ending?

The application deadline for Ministry of Roads and Transport recruitment vacancies is Friday, 22nd August 2025 at 5:00pm. Persons interested to apply must do so on or before the specified closing date to avoid disqualification.

Uploading or presenting fake documents/certificates shall be considered criminal offence.
Trying to canvass in any form is highly prohibited.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted after the management’s review.
Persons living with disability can submit application.
The original copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport etc.

Remember, you can download the jobs application form at www.roads.go.ke or www.publicservice.go.ke. If you have further question, please indicate in the comment section below.