The Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Dr. Alfred Mutua has announced 1,000 job opportunities for Kenyan drivers to work in Saudi Arabia.
In a statement, on December 18, the CS stated that the remuneration will be Ksh. 50,000 per month.
“Are you a driver looking for a job? 1,000 drivers urgently required to work in Saudi Arabia average take home salary is Ksh.50,000 per month,” stated Mutua.
The CS did not reveal the name of the company but only termed it as a reputable Saudi company.
He added that interviews will begin on December 18, 2024, at Lang’ata National Polytechnic and will also take place in Nyeri and Mombasa.
Interview schedule
He went on to give the schedule of the interviews as follows: at Kabete National Polytechnic, interviews will take place on Wednesday, December 18, and Thursday, December 19, 2024.
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At the Nyeri National Polytechnic, interviews will take place on Friday, December 20, and Saturday, December 21, 2024, while at the Kenya Coast Polytechnic, interviews will be conducted on Monday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Interviews in all locations will take place between 8 AM and 5 PM.
Prospective applicants have been asked to carry an original driving license and certificates. For those who do not have passports, he stated that expedited passport processing would be facilitated.
Benefits of Drivers who get the jobs
Besides a monthly salary of Kshs. 50,000, the perks that come with the job include free accommodation, transport, food, and medical care. All other costs, including tickets and visas, will also be fully covered.
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Applicants have also been asked to carry Ksh. 15,000, medical fees. Mutua advised those who qualify to grab the opportunity in order to better their future, stating that successful applicants will travel after completing their medical clearance.
The government has announced thousands of job opportunities for Kenyans especially in the Middle East under the Kazi Majuu initiative.
According to Mutua, the move to seek overseas jobs for Kenyans will benefit the country through the acquisition of advanced skills and ideas.
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