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LATEST KENYAN JOBS AND VACANCIES: Massive Recruitment by the Government of Kenya - 2015





County Government of Kajiado
 


Kajiado County Public Service Board
 


Department of Lands, Physical

Planning, Wildlife, Environment, Housing and Natural Resources



 




Duties and Responsibilities

  • Carrying out county, national and

    international boundary and hydrographic surveys

  • Gravity and magnetic analysis

  • Astronomical observation: establishment very

    long base interferometry (VLBI)

  • Supervising gravity and magnetic control

    observations and computations

  • Cadastral, adjudication, topographical,

    sub-divisional schemes, photo control engineering, surveys

  • Carrying out quality control, topographical,

    engineering cadastral

  • Adjudication and general boundary surveys

  • Maintaining, testing, adjudication and

    certifying survey equipment


Requirements for Appointment

  • Bachelors degree in any of the following

    disciplines; Land surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatic

    Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo-informatics,

    Geo-spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology(Survey) from a

    recognized institution in Kenya

  • Affiliate/associate member of the institution

    of Surveyors of Kenya(ISK)

  • Must have a certificate in computer

    applications and Geographical Information System (GIS)

  • Demonstrate a high degree of professional

    competence and administrative capability


Department of Roads, Public Works, Transport

& Energy

 



Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate Earth moving equipment, road

    construction equipment and high capacity generators.

  • Keep all tools, equipment and machinery used

    in heavy plant section safe and in good condition.

  • Identify required materials / spare parts and

    initiate the procurement process

  • Ensure compliance to occupational health and

    safety requirements.


Requirements for Appointment

  • Be a holder of a Diploma in Automotive

    Engineering – Heavy plant option from an accredited institution

    (candidates in craft / certificate level but with wide experience in

    operation of Heavy Plant will be considered)

  • Five (5) years relevant experience.

  • Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

  • Valid driving license (Heavy Plant)


Plant Operator (Bulldozer D6)



Duties and Responsibilities

  • Driving/Operating the assigned

    vehicle/Bulldozer D6

  • Carrying out routine checks on the machine

    cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems etc

  • Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the

    machines systems

  • Maintenance of work ticket(s) for assigned

    machine

  • Ensuring security and safety of the machine on

    and off the road

  • Maintaining cleanliness of the machine

  • Checking and reporting to the accounting

    officer on validity of insurance, inspection certificates of machine for

    renewal


Requirements for Appointment

  • Must have experience of not less than seven

    (7) years operating a Bulldozer D6

  • Passed occupational Trade Test I for drivers

  • A valid driving license free from any current

    endorsement(s) for classes B, C, E, D

  • Defensive driving certificate from the

    Automobile Association of Kenya (AA) or its equivalent qualification from

    a recognized institution

  • Attended a First-Aid certificate course

    lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya

    Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other

    recognized institution

  • Minimum entry age should be 25 years and above

  • Attended a refresher course for drivers at

    Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or its

    equivalent is an added advantage


Plant Operator (Excavator) 



Duties and Responsibilities

  • Driving / Operating the assigned

    vehicle/Excavator

  • Carrying out routine checks on the machine

    cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems etc

  • Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the

    machines systems

  • Maintenance of work ticket(s) for assigned

    machine

  • Ensuring security and safety of the machine on

    and off the road

  • Maintaining cleanliness of the machine

  • Checking and reporting to the accounting

    officer on validity of insurance, inspection certificates of machine for

    renewal


Requirements for Appointment

  • Must have experience of not less than seven

    (7) years operating an Excavator

  • Passed occupational Trade Test I for drivers

  • A valid driving license free from any current

    endorsement(s) for classes B, C, E, D

  • Defensive driving certificate from the

    Automobile Association of Kenya (AA) or its equivalent qualification from

    a recognized institution

  • Attended a First-Aid certificate course

    lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya

    Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other

    recognized institution

  • Minimum entry age should be 25 years and above

  • Attended a refresher course for drivers at

    Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or its

    equivalent is an added advantage



Duties and Responsibilities

  • Driving the assigned motor vehicle

  • Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s

    cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems etc

  • Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the

    vehicle systems

  • Maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s)

    assigned

  • Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on

    and off the road

  • Overseeing safety of the passengers and/of

    goods therein

  • Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s)

  • Checking and reporting to the accounting

    officer on validity of insurance, inspection certificates of motor vehicle

    for renewal


Requirements for Appointment

  • Must have an experience of not less than seven

    (7) years

  • Passed occupational Trade Test I for drivers

  • A valid driving license free from any current

    endorsement(s) for classes A B, C, E, D for plant operators

  • Defensive driving certificate from the

    Automobile Association of Kenya (AA) or its equivalent qualification from

    a recognized institution

  • Attended a First-Aid certificate course

    lasting not less than (1) at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of

    Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution

  • Minimum entry age should be 25 years and above

  • Attended a refresher Course for drivers at

    Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or its

    equivalent is an added advantage


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Carry out fault finding and diagnosis in

    county motor vehicles

  • Undertake transmission, suspension, braking

    and engine management systems for county motor vehicles and other machines

  • Assessing and undertaking repair of tyres,

    trim and general fitting as well as body repair, spray painting and

    finishing

  • Assessing the state of county motor vehicles

    and advising if repairs are needed

  • Carrying out repairs of county motor vehicles

    and other machines and replacing damaged parts

  • Undertake road testing of county motor

    vehicles and other machines

  • Fitting and servicing accessories of county

    motor vehicles and other machines

  • Carrying out standard servicing and checks

  • Maintaining cleanliness of the County vehicles

    while on service

  • Carry out any other duties as may be assigned

    from time to time


Requirements for Appointment

  • A holder of a Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance,

    Repair Principles or Vehicle Technology from a recognized institution

  • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the

    area of Vehicle Maintenance, Repair Principles and Vehicle Technology

  • Must have experience of not less than five (5)

    years in Automotive Mechanic field


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide assistance and information to

    contractors and public concerning requirements of road construction

    standards and other applicable laws and statutes.

  • Prepare the bill of quantities of public

    works.

  • Conducts sites inspections as directed to

    ensure that the works are compliant to the set standards.

  • Prepare periodic progress reports of the road

    works.

  • Prepare, maintain and organize inspection

    reports for all the completed works.

  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.


Requirements for Appointment

  • Be a holder of a Diploma in Civil Engineering

    or related field from an accredited institution

  • A Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering will be

    an added advantage

  • Two (2) or more years working experience in a

    similar field

  • Wide knowledge and experience in preparation

    of bill of quantities

  • Show administrative ability by being

    conversant with government procedures

  • Proficiency in computer applications

  • Good communication and inter-personal skills



Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide assistance and information to

    contractors and public concerning requirements construction standards and

    other applicable laws and statutes.

  • Prepare the bill of quantities of public

    works.

  • Conducts sites inspections as directed to

    ensure that the works are compliant to the set standards.

  • Prepare periodic progress reports of public

    works.

  • Prepare, maintain and organize inspection

    reports for all completed works.

  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.


Requirements for Appointment

  • Be a holder of a Diploma in Building

    Construction, Architecture, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying or

    related field from an accredited institution.

  • Wide knowledge and experience in preparation

    of bill of quantities.

  • Two (2) years experience in project

    supervision

  • Show administrative ability by being

    conversant with government procedures.

  • Proficiency in computer applications

  • Good communication and inter-personal skills.

  • A Higher Diploma in the same fields will be an

    added advantage.


 
Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitoring and execution of works in

    specialized fields of public works in the following:- planning, design,

    supervision of construction, contracts, materials, investigation and

    research to buildings; direction, control and supervision of maintenance

    of various structures.

  • Providing various pre-design services;

  • Take responsibility for time management of

    assigned jobs

  • Attend meetings and provide reports to the

    Chief Officer Public Works on a regular basis regarding the progress of

    individual projects under their responsibility


Requirements for Appointment

  • Be a Kenyan citizen

  • Be a holder of a Diploma in Civil Engineering,

    Structural Engineering, Architecture from a recognized institution

  • Three (3) or more years experience in the

    relevant field

  • Demonstrate skills in the areas of design,

    presentation and technical area

  • Show administrative ability by being

    conversant with government procedures

  • Proficiency with Auto CAD/Civil 3 Dimensions

  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Products

    and Presentation software

  • A Higher Diploma will be an added advantage



Duties and Responsibilities

  • Establishment of standard drawings for public

    works projects.

  • Co-ordination of design, supervision of

    construction and maintenance of Public Buildings, Civil works and other

    Public works.

  • Co-ordination and checking of public works

    tender documents including bill of quantities.

  • Counter checking of sites, measurements and

    variation orders, calculation of fluctuations and preparation of Final

    Accounts.

  • The preparation of bills of schedules of

    materials.

  • The preparation of bills of schedules of

    labour and services required in the constructions and equipment.

  • The preparation and presentation of progress

    reports.


Requirements for Appointment

  • Be a Kenyan Citizen.

  • Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in

    Architecture or its equivalent from a recognized university.

  • Served in the grade of Architect in the public

    service or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3)

    years.

  • Be registered with the Board of Registration

    of Architects.

  • Have a minimum of three (3) years post

    registration working experience.

  • Proficiency in relevant computer applications

    and knowledge in Archi CAD and AutoCAD

  • A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.



Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring and execution of works in the field

    of Structural engineering in the following: – planning, design,

    supervision of construction, contracts, materials, investigation and

    research related to the field; direction, control and supervision of

    maintenance of various structures / roads

  • Attend meetings and provide reports to the

    Chief Officer Roads on a regular basis regarding the progress of

    individual projects under their responsibility


Requirements for Appointment

  • Be a Kenyan citizen

  • Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in

    Structural Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university.

  • Three (3) or more years experience in the

    planning and implementation of relevant projects

  • Be registered with the Engineers Registration

    Board of Kenya (ERB)

  • A current valid Practicing license from the

    Engineers Registration Board of Kenyavi. Proficiency in relevant computer

    applications


 
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring and execution of works in the field

    of Civil Engineering in the following: – planning, design, supervision of

    construction, contracts, materials, investigation and research related to

    the field; direction, control and supervision of maintenance of various

    structures/roads

  • Attend meetings and provide reports to the

    Chief Officer Roads on a regular basis regarding the progress of

    individual projects under their responsibility


Requirements for Appointment

  • Be a Kenyan citizen

  • Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil

    Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university

  • Three (3) or more years experience in the

    planning and implementation of relevant projects

  • Be registered with the Engineers Registration

    Board of Kenya (ERB)

  • A current valid Practicing license from the

    Engineers Registration Board of Kenya

  • Proficiency in relevant computer applications



Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring and execution of works in the field

    of Electrical Engineering in the following: – planning, design,

    supervision of construction, contracts, materials, investigation and

    research related to the field; direction, control and supervision of

    maintenance of various contracts

  • Attend meetings and provide reports to the

    Chief Officer Roads on a regular basis regarding the progress of

    individual projects under their responsibility


Requirements for Appointment

  • Be a Kenyan citizen

  • Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in

    Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university.

  • Three (3) or more years experience in the

    planning and implementation of relevant projects

  • Be registered with the Engineers Registration

    Board of Kenya (ERB)

  • A current valid Practicing license from the

    Engineers Registration Board of Kenya

  • Proficiency in relevant computer applications


How to Apply

Note:


 Applicants should specify clearly the discipline

applied for.
 


Shortlisted candidates shall be

required to present copies of the following valid documents:

  • Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal

    Investigations Department (CID)

  • Clearance certificate from Higher Education

    Loans Board (HELB) but exempted for Diploma holders

  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue

    Authority (KRA)

  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption

    Commission (EACC)

  • Clearance certificate from the Credit

    Reference Bureau (CRB)


Applications should be sent to the

undersigned or hand delivered to our offices at A.C.K Tenebo House, Kajiado 1st

floor on or before Friday 4th September, 2015 5.00 p.m.



The Secretary
County Public Service Board, Kajiado County
P.O. Box 664 – 001100,
Kajiado


  • Any form of canvassing shall lead to immediate

    disqualification;

  • Kajiado County is an equal opportunity

    employer; women, youth and persons with disabilities are encouraged to

    apply.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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