Executive Driver

Role Overview

This position places you at the centre of daily executive operations, moving senior leaders safely and efficiently between offices, meetings, airports, and out-of-town engagements across Kenya. Based in Upper Hill, Nairobi, you will report to the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager, acting as a trusted transport professional who keeps schedules on track while protecting the confidentiality of everything discussed in the vehicle. Your reliability directly supports the smooth functioning of a busy corporate office, whether you are navigating city traffic or completing multi-day county assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely, safe transport for executives, visiting dignitaries, and senior staff to meetings, official functions, and airport transfers, adapting to changing schedules at short notice.
• Plan and adjust routes using live traffic awareness to beat Nairobi congestion and reach destinations across major economic hubs without unnecessary delays.
• Handle long-distance trips to various counties in Kenya, maintaining sensible speeds, planning rest breaks, and ensuring the vehicle and passengers remain comfortable throughout the journey.
• Preserve strict confidentiality regarding executive conversations, travel plans, and any corporate documents carried during transit, both inside and outside the vehicle.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections covering oil, coolant, tyre pressure, brakes, lights, and electrical systems, flagging faults before they become problems.
• Keep accurate vehicle logbooks with mileage, fuel purchases, trip routes, and service history, and alert management immediately to any mechanical defects, accidents, or traffic incidents.
• Maintain the vehicle to a high standard through regular cleaning, scheduled servicing, and timely renewal of insurance, inspection certificates, and road licences.
• Apply defensive driving techniques in all weather and traffic conditions, consistently prioritising passenger safety and full compliance with Kenyan road traffic laws.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of verifiable professional driving experience, including at least 5 years transporting C-suite executives, senior managers, or VIPs within a corporate, diplomatic, or international NGO environment.
• Valid, clean Kenyan driving licence covering classes A, B, C, and E, with no history of serious traffic violations.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Thorough knowledge of Nairobi road networks, Upper Hill access routes, all major airports, and key Kenyan highways for long-distance county travel.
• Strong basic mechanical awareness to identify and troubleshoot minor vehicle faults while on the road.
• Professional presentation with excellent personal hygiene, courteous communication, and a calm demeanour under pressure.
• Demonstrated discretion and high ethical standards when handling sensitive executive information.
• Applicants should reside within or near Nairobi for easy access to the Upper Hill worksite.

What We Offer / Why Join

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Upper Hill, Nairobi, with a monthly remuneration of KSh 35,000. You will gain exposure to high-level corporate operations and travel opportunities across Kenya, working within a structured environment that values punctuality, professionalism, and discretion.