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.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at CSG 15  and above as a support staff or in a comparable position in the Public Service;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (Plain) or its approved equivalent;
• Functional ability to operate computer applications;
• Ability to work under minimal supervision; and
• Good interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• General cleaning duties;
• Collection and dispatch of office mail;
• Loading and offloading office material;
• Liaising with the Office Administrators on operational matters;
• Filing and Organization of the offices;
• Delivery of files to action officers;
• Prepare and serving tea for staff; and
• Any other assigned duties from time to time.