Technical Government Jobs in Kenya

Public Service Commission of Kenya:

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications

online through one of the Commission’s websites www.publicservice.go.ke and www.psckjobs.go.ke OR by completing ONE application form PSC 2 (Revised 2007). 

The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.

Please Note

Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.

Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.

Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.

Completed application forms should be sent to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,

so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.

Vacancies in the Ministry of Public Works:

Chief Superintendent (Buildings)

Eighteen (18) Posts V/No.131/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.35,275 – Ksh.42,877 p.m.
(Job Group ‘M’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Superintendent (Building), Job Group ‘L’ or in a comparable position in the Public Service:

a diploma in Building and Civil Engineering or a Construction Technician Certificate Part III or comparable qualification from a recognized institution.

attended a Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution and;

wide knowledge and experience in preparation of drawings and management of drawings office;

knowledge of Government procedures; and

shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be deployed as a Clerk of Works for buildings under construction or as a head of a depot. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:

assisting in the planning of supervision programmes for large complex building projects;

monitoring and supervising works in progress;

assisting in preparation of monthly physical progress reports of individual projects;

ensuring specifications and standards are adhered to during construction;

arranging for testing of materials and preparation of cost estimates and schedule of materials;

allocation of duties and supervision of staff carrying out repairs and alteration of existing buildings;

preparation of cost estimates and schedules of materials;

control of usage of materials on site.

Assistant Engineer II

Two (2) Posts V/No.132/2012 (For the Ministry of Lands)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996 p.m.
(JG ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable qualification from a recognized university;

been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

designing electrical/electronic engineering services in government buildings and construction works;

repairing and maintaining electrical/electronic installations in airports, waterworks, offices, workshops, conference complexes and other Government facilities.

Assistant Engineer II (Mechanical– Building Services)

One (1) Post (For the Ministry of Lands) V/No.133/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996 p.m.
(JG ‘K’)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable qualification from a recognized university; and

been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level include:

designing mechanical services in government buildings and construction works; and

maintaining mechanical installations in airports, waterworks, offices, workshops, conference complexes and other government facilities.