The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years. The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President. The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities. Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, in the field of Human Resource Management and Development three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development, Job Grade PSC 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Human Resource Planning, Industrial/Labour Relations, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration Human Resource Planning, Industrial /Labour Relations, Strategic Management or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Leadership course lasting not less four (4) weeks  from a recognised institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrate professional competence and managerial capability in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinating the formulation, review, and interpretation of discipline & employee wellness policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and strategies in line with the relevant laws and regulations.
• Overseeing the implementation of policies, guidelines, and procedures on discipline and employee wellness services in the Public Service.
• Managing collaborations in undertaking research on factors contributing to employees’ social, psychological, and health-related challenges and recommending appropriate policy interventions.
• Spearheading the development of frameworks for hearing and determining disciplinary appeals from MDAs.
• Overseeing the implementation of capacity-building programs for officers handling the discipline function.
• Monitoring disciplinary cases to ensure that they are promptly concluded in line with prevailing regulations and fair administrative practices.
• Coordinating the processing of discipline cases from MDAs.
• Organizing and allocating tasks to staff.
• Developing and implementing budgets, work plans, procurement plans, projects, and programs in the Department.
• Overseeing mentorship and coaching of staff in the Department