Director Road Safety And Compliance, Registration And Licensing- REF: NTSA/11/2026/01

Description

The office holder will be responsible to the Director General for providing strategic leadership, policy direction and oversight in the registration and licensing functions of the Authority, including motor vehicle registration, driver licensing and licensing of public service and commercial transport operators, in accordance with the Authority’s mandate and other relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Oversee registration of all motor vehicles in Kenya;

Oversee licensing of all motor vehicle and motorcycle dealers in Kenya;

Oversee licensing of all drivers;

Oversee issuance of motor vehicle records and placement of caveats;

Oversee licensing of all public service, commercial and tour vehicles operating in the country;

Oversee registration of motor vehicle dealers, garages, towing companies and Container Freight Stations (CFSs);

Oversee licensing of body builders;

Oversee licensing of Transport Network Companies (TNCs);

Oversee licensing of driving schools and driving school instructors;

Oversee licensing of outsourced inspection centres and inspectors;

Oversee licensing of speed limiter vendors and installers;

Oversee licensing of school transport operators;

Ensure implementation of Board directives with respect to registration and licensing;

Champion compliance with PSV Regulations to enhance safety on the roads;

Oversee licensing and issuance of PSV licenses and badges to drivers and conductors;

Coordinate stakeholder engagement and sensitization programmes;

Address public enquiries relating to registration and licensing services;

Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and development of staff within the Directorate;

Oversee the development and implementation of the Directorate’s work plans, budgets and procurement plans;

Oversee execution of approved Directorate work plans and budgets;

Oversee performance management within the Directorate;

Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual Directorate reports;

Participate in the recruitment, selection and placement of staff within the Directorate;

Participate in the development and review of the Authority’s strategic plans, policies and procedures; and

Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position in a comparable organization;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Transport Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commerce, or a related field from a recognized and accredited institution;

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Transport Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Economics, Commerce, or a related field from a recognized and accredited institution;

Diploma in Urban Transport Management and Planning from a recognized institution is an added advantage;

Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability in work performance and exhibit a thorough understanding of Authority’s goals, policies and objectives.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma , MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

Applications indicating the Job Ref. No. on both the application and envelope may be deposited at the Authority’s Head Office Reception, 316 Upper Hill Chambers, 9th Floor, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Nairobi enclosing complete CV with full details of educational background and professional expertise/qualifications. The application should also have copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and the National ID. Applications should be addressed and posted to the address below and be received not later than 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

The Director General,

National Transport and Safety Authority,

316 Upper Hill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue,

P.O. Box 3602-00506,

NAIROBI.

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