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- Company: County Government of Kitui
- Location: Kenya
- State: Kitui
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Graduates Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Kitui County is located 170Km to the South East of Nairobi City. It covers an area of about 30,496 km2. It borders Machakos and Makueni Counties to the West, Tana River County to the East, Taita-Taveta County to the South, and Embu and Tharaka- Nithi Counties to the North.
Water Management Officer I – 2 Posts
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education and Extension, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Soil Environment and Land Use Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in computer application skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Mobilizing farmers for irrigation scheme development;
- Updating the irrigation water users’ associations’ inventory;
- Collecting and compiling data for irrigation planning;
- Identifying and compiling inventory on relevant stakeholders in irrigation scheme development and management;
- Setting up demonstrations of on-farm irrigation technologies;
- Preparing training materials;
- Training of irrigation farmers, farmer organizations and irrigation water users’ associations; and
- Disseminating information on irrigation scheme management, supply and optimum use of water and management of irrigated enterprises at scheme level.
Principal Driver – 3 Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 x 1,390 – 36,770 x 1,460 – 38,230 x 1,470 – 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must:
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Served in the grade of Chief Driver, Job Group ‘H’ for a minimum of three (3) years;
- Passed Occupational Trade Test I for Drivers;
- A Valid driving license free from any current endorsements (s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
- Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
- A valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
- Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and
- Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Driving the assigned vehicle;
- Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and break 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 /or goods therein;
- Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s); and
- Supervise and guide staff working under him/her in a small transport unit.
Cleaning Supervisor IIB/Support Staff Supervisor
Salary Scale: Ksh. 18,000 x 580 – 18,580 x 640 – 19,220 x 680 – 19,800 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCE) Division IV or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in computer application skills;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervising other staff under the officer;
- Assigning work to other support staff personnel;
- Developing duty roaster; and
- Supervising cleanliness of offices and office environment.
Curator I
Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, Ranch Management, and other related fields from a recognized institution; and
- Experience in wildlife conservation with a reputable institution will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Overseeing Physical maintenance of the park;
- Supervise staff under him/her;
- Ensure conservation/preservation/management of animals on exhibition;
- Ensuring the welfare of the captive animals and associated facilities/infrastructure including visitor management;
- Researching, compiling and preparing written information about catalogues;
- Presenting/displaying reptile and related artistic collections; and
- Collaborating with other similar institutions.
Curator II
Salary Scale: Ksh. 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 x 1,390 – 36,770 x 1,460 – 38,230 x 1,470 – 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, Ranch Management and other related fields from a recognized institution; and
- Knowledge on handling reptiles.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Proper management of the park cleanliness and welfare of the captive animals;
- Ensuring that visitors do not tamper with objects and exhibits;
- Maintain internal security of exhibits;
- Receive and assist visitors in the park; and
- Maintain good public relations.
Curatorial Assistant III
Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 x 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- a Diploma in Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, Ranch Management, Tourism and other related fields from a recognized institution; and
- Knowledge on handling of various species of reptiles.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement animal welfare and care issues;
- Provide broad enrichment regimes including physical and food enrichment;
- Maintain sanitation, clean animal facilities and provide food and water;
- Carry out regular observation on ill or distressed animals;
- Control lights and humidity in animal facilities;
- Train, relocate and transfer animals when need arises;
- Be able to train/guide others and students about animals;
- Adhere/follow an established manual or standard operating procedure;
- Carry out routine health checks as per the established SOP and with the guidance of a supervisor;
- Rescue endangered reptile species; and
- Maintaining records and catalogues.
Chief Superintending Fire Officer
Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 – 93,420 x 4,520 – 97,940 x 4,920 – 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a citizen of Kenya;
- Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Fire Officer or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Electrical/ Mechanical/Chemical/ Mechatronics Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
- Current Valid Annual Practicing Licence from the Engineers’ Registration Board of Kenya;
- Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
- Attended a Project Development and Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
- Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Attended a Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
- A valid First Aid Certificate from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; and
- Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of fire services programmes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordination of Designs of Fire Services/Systems in Government Buildings and Construction Works;
- Enforcement of fire safety standards;
- Coordination of public sensitization, training and awareness programmes;
- Overseeing fire investigations;
- Inspection and Certification of Public Buildings for fire safety compliance;
- Advice on provision of adequate means of escape, firefighting, fire alarm, fire detection systems and other general fire precautions;
- Planning and budgeting for resources for disaster management;
- Monitoring the compliance of fire safety standards and identification of training needs and making recommendations; and
- Supervision of staff working under him/her.
Superintendent (Fire Services)
Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a citizen of Kenya;
- Served in the grade of Senior Inspector (Fire Services) or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years;
- Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties will involve:
- Ensuring compliance with fire safety standards;
- Preparation of estimates related to fire installations;
- Inspection of buildings to assess fire hazards and risks;
- Supervision of installation, repair and maintenance of fire equipment in public buildings, hospitals, conference centres and institutions;
- Conducting fire investigations and compiling reports; and
- Supervision of staff working under him/her.
Inspector (Fire Services) – 2 Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 x 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a citizen of Kenya;
- Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
- First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties will involve:
- Inspection, repair and maintenance of fire installations in public buildings, hospitals and institutions.
Fireman II
Salary Scale: Ksh. 19,220 x 680 – 19,900 x 700 – 20,600 x 780 – 21,380 x 800 – 22,180 x 950 – 23,130 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan Citizen;
- Served in the grade of Fireman III or a comparable grade in the public service for at least three (3) years;
- First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
- Fireman II Certificate from a recognized Fire Service Training School/Institution; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspection and maintenance of firefighting appliances;
- Assisting in rescue operations during emergency; and
- Operating appliances and communication equipment.
Chief Superintending Engineer (Roads)
Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 – 93,420 x 4,520 – 97,940 x 4,920 – 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- Been Registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);
- a current valid annual Practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
- Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
- Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks form a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of civil engineering programmes including supervision of professional and technical staff; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning, controlling and coordinating of designs, construction supervision, repair and maintenance of roads;
- Checking and recommending for approval of engineering consultants designs including evaluation, certifying and recommending fees submitted by consultants and contractors;
- Co-ordination of improvements of roads services;
- Supervision of Construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of classified and unclassified roads;
- Preparation of tender documents;
- Monitoring the execution of roads development projects and supervision and training of engineers and technical staff; and
- Any other duty assigned from time to time.
Chief Superintending Architect
Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 – 93,420 x 4,520 – 97,940 x 4,920 – 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan Citizen;
- Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Architect or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- Been registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors;
- Corporate membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK);
- attended a Project Development and Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
- attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized Institution;
- attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of building programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Management and Coordination of work in the preparation of scheme designs and production drawings of Projects in the Annual Works Programme;
- Controlling of activities on site;
- Supervision of projects during construction and maintenance;
- Monitoring of expenditure;
- Liaising with client Ministries/Departments on matters relating to design briefs and expenditure;
- Manage and coordinate field surveys and user reaction investigations;
- Analysis of data from field surveys and establishment of space standards and better architectural detailing;
- Monitor and evaluate sketch/scheme designs done by consultants for necessary recommendations for approval;
- Evaluation of consultants fees and make recommendations for payment;
- Assessment of training needs in the Units;
- Design and supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works; and
- Research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her.
Assistant Architect
Salary Scale: Ksh. 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or an equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Graduate membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation of sketch/scheme designs and production drawings;
- Interpretation of client’s requirements; and
- Post contract administration.
Assistant Engineer I (Roads)
Salary Scale: Ksh. 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Detailed design and supervision of construction;
- Maintenance of classified and unclassified roads;
- Design of small span drainage structures; and
- Any other duty assigned from time to time.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor I
Salary Scale: Ksh. 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Served in the grade of Assistant Quantity Surveyor II or comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Be a registered Graduate member of either the Architectural Association of Kenya or the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities, monthly valuations on site and site re- measurements; and
- Preparation of variation orders and final accounts.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor II
Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; and
- Been registered as a Graduate member of either the Architectural Association of Kenya or the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities, monthly valuations on site and site re- measurements; and
- Preparation of variation orders.
Assistant Engineer II (Electrical)
Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for appointment
- Must be a Kenyan Citizen
- Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design of Electrical/ electronic engineering services in government buildings and construction works; and
- Repair and maintenance of electrical/ electronic installations in water works, offices, workshops, conference complexes and other government facilities.
Assistant Engineer I (Electrical)
Salary Scale: Ksh. 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design of electrical/electronic engineering services in government buildings and construction works;
- Repair and maintenance of electrical/electronic installations in water works, offices, workshops, conference complexes and other government facilities;
- Undertaking projects;
- Preparation of specifications for new equipment; and
- Processing of tenders for electrical/electronic installation work
Land Survey Assistant II
Salary Scale: Ksh. 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 x 1,390 – 36,770 x 1,460 – 38,230 x 1,470 – 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Served in the grade of Land Survey Assistant III or in a relevant and comparable position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Diploma in Land Surveying from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Computer Applications; and
- Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carrying out angular and distance measurements and computation for small density topographical;
- Site Engineering;
- General Boundary; and
- Photo control surveys.
Land Survey Assistant III
Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 × 1,110 – 28,010 × 1,120 – 29,130 × 1,150 – 30,280 × 1,170 – 31,450 × 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35, 380 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Diploma in Land Surveying from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in Computer Applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carrying out angular and distance measurements and computation for small density topographical;
- Site Engineering;
- General Boundary; and
- Photo control surveys.
Inspector [Mechanical (BS)]
Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 × 1,110 – 28,010 × 1,120 – 29,130 × 1,150 – 30,280 × 1,170 – 31,450 × 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35, 380 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technician Certificate Part III or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspection, repair and maintenance of mechanical installations including power generating engines, firefighting equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning plants in public buildings, hospitals and institutions.
Assistant Director, Fleet Management
Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 – 93,420 x 4,520 – 97,940 x 4,920 – 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Have a Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: – Social Sciences, Economics, Public Administration; Business Management, Finance, Statistics, Entrepreneurship, Engineering or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in a related area within the Public Service, two (2) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
- Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
- Possession of a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies, policies and programmes for effectively and efficiently managing county fleet;
- Provide guidance for the proper use and safe operations of motor vehicles and plant;
- Establish and maintain fleet management records for utilization of all motor vehicles and plant; prepare annual fleet operating budget, strategic and operational plans;
- Designate and review vehicle and plant assignments in consultation with relevant departmental accounting officers;
- Ensure accurate maintenance of work tickets;
- Ensure overall cleanliness of vehicles and plant;
- Establish and implement maintenance schedules for vehicles and plant;
- Ensure that all vehicles and plant are insured;
- Initiate and implement fleet administration operating standards;
- Initiating and directing fleet risk management training on safety and accident prevention programmes for drivers and plant operators; and
- Effective and efficient management of drivers and plant operators and ensuring that fleet and logistic procedures are implemented and adhered to.
Assistant Engineer II [Mechanical (BS)]
Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Be Registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design of mechanical services in government buildings and construction works; and
- Repair and maintenance of mechanical installations in waterworks, offices, workshops, conference complexes and other government facilities.
Transport Assistant IV
Salary Scale: Ksh. 23,700 x 1,040 – 24,740 x 1,070 – 25,810 x 1,090 – 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan Citizen;
- Have a Certificate in any of the following disciplines: – Social Sciences, Economics, Public Administration; Business Management, Finance, Statistics, Entrepreneurship, Engineering or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in Providing guidance for the proper use and safe operations of motor vehicles and plant;
- Establish and maintain fleet management records for utilization of all motor vehicles and plant;
- Ensure accurate maintenance of work tickets;
- Ensure overall cleanliness of vehicles and plant;
- Establish and implement maintenance schedules for vehicles and plant;
- Ensure that all vehicles and plant are insured;
- Assist in implementing fleet administration operating standards; and
- Assist in initiating and directing fleet risk management training on safety and accident prevention programmes for drivers and plant operators.
Inspector (Mechanical – MVP)
Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 × 1,110 – 28,010 × 1,120 – 29,130 × 1,150 – 30,280 × 1,170 – 31,450 × 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35, 380 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- A Diploma (Automotive) or other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- A Valid Driving License.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The officer will be supervised by a senior officer in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and plant;
- Inspection and test vehicles and equipment before and after repairs; and
- Conduct proficiency test for drivers.
Plant Operator III
Salary Scale: Ksh. 16,870 x 550 – 17,420 x 580 – 18,000 x 580 – 18,580 x 640 – 19,220 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or equivalent qualification form a recognized institution;
- Have passed a Suitability test for Plant Operators Grade III;
- Possess a valid Practicing License free from current endorsements for class(es) of machine(s) that one may be required to operate;
- Be able to operate at least two (2) plants of ‘difficult rating’ C;
- Attended a First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of highway and Building technology or any other recognized institution; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operating Machines of ‘difficult rating’ C;
- Assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns;
- Liaising with Mechanics for servicing;
- Making daily and weekly oil checks; and
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the plants.
Chief Driver – 4 Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 x 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Served in the grade of Senior Driver for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Passed Occupational Trade Test I for drivers;
- A valid driving licence free from any current endorsement (s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive;
- Defensive Driving Certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Attended a Refresher Course for drivers lasting not less than One (1) week within every three (3) years from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
- A valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
- Attended a First – Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and
- Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and integrity in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Driving the assigned 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 safety and security of the vehicle on and off the road;
- Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
- Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.
Driver III
Salary Scale: Ksh. 16,870 x 550 – 17,420 x 580 – 18,000 x 580 – 18,580 x 640 – 19,220 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or equivalent qualification form a recognized institution;
- A valid Driving License free from any endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
- Attended a First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
- Passed Suitability test for Driver Grade III;
- Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the respective Ministry/Department;
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
- At least two (2) years driving experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
- Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, tyre pressure etc;
- Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems;
- Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
- Ensuring safety and security of the vehicle on and off the road;
- Safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
- Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.
Senior Support Staff
Salary Scale: Ksh. 16,870 x 550 – 17,420 x 580 – 18,000 x 580 – 18,580 x 640 – 19,220 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCE) Division IV or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensuring general office cleanliness;
- Collecting and dispatching mails;
- Preparing and serving beverages;
- Operating basic office equipment; and
- Ensuring safe custody of the office facilities.
Agricultural Officer – 6 Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya; and
- Be in possession of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in any of the following fields; Food Science, Home Economics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics, Natural Resource Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Education, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate activities in one of the following areas; Crop Production, Land Development, agricultural extension and Project management; and
- Management of information desks within the division.
Assistant Agricultural Officer III – 34 Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 x 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Kenya Certificate for Secondary Education [KCSE] mean grade C or its equivalent; and
- A diploma in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Food Technology, Agriculture and Home Economics, Agricultural Education, Horticulture or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized qualification.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will involve training and advising farmers on matters related to Crop Production, Land Development, planning and management of demonstration plots.
Engineer II (Agriculture) – 2 Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya; and
- Be in possession of Bachelor’s Degree in a field of Agricultural Engineering such as Soil and Water, Mechanization/Farm Power, Structures or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implementation of programmes in soil and water conservation, mechanization extension and agro-processing.
Inspector (Agriculture) – 4 Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 × 1,110 – 28,010 × 1,120 – 29,130 × 1,150 – 30,280 × 1,170 – 31,450 × 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35, 380 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya; and
- Diploma in a field of Agricultural Engineering such as Soil and Water, Mechanization/Farm Power, Structures or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will involve provision of agricultural engineering works, services and mechanization extension.
Chief Plant Operator – 4 Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 × 1,110 – 28,010 × 1,120 – 29,130 × 1,150 – 30,280 × 1,170 – 31,450 × 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35, 380 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Served in the grade of Senior Plant Operator for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- a valid driving license free from current endorsements for relevant class(es) of plants;
- passed occupational trade test I for Plant Operators;
- Ability to operate two (2) plants of ‘difficult rating’ A and two (2) plants of ‘difficult rating’ B;
- Attended a refresher course for plant operators lasting not less than one (1) week within a period of three (3) years at the Kenya Institute of highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
- Attended a First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of highway and Building technology or any other recognized institution; and
- Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and ability in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operating heavy plants of ‘difficult rating’ A and B;
- Keeping records of inventory of all plants in a project/unit;
- Formulating and administering working techniques;
- Assisting in costing and evaluating small roads and accesses;
- Preparing maintenance schedules for servicing of machines;
- Organizing, managing and controlling operators and equipments on a given construction project and unit;
- Carrying out filter and oil changes and simple adjustments not requiring special tools;
- Assisting in training of plant operators; and
- Assist in managing staff in implementing programmes approved by the maintenance unit.
Fisheries Officer – 2 Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following:
- Be a Citizen of Kenya; and
- Bachelor degree in any of the following fields; Fisheries, Zoology, Aquatic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Biochemistry, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Chemistry or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Receiving and compiling fisheries related statistical data from field officers;
- Analysing fisheries data and preparing reports;
- Assisting in monitoring, control and surveillance of the fisheries resources;
- Undertaking fisheries extension activities;
- Maintaining of ponds at fish farms and hatcheries;
- Inspecting fish and fish handling facilities at fish landing sites, markets and farms; and
- Assisting in the promotion of fish marketing and value addition.
Assistant Fisheries Officer III – 2 Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 × 1,110 – 28,010 × 1,120 – 29,130 × 1,150 – 30,280 × 1,170 – 31,450 × 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35, 380 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment in this grade, an officer must have:
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Diploma in either Fisheries Management, Natural Resource Management or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting in delivering fish extension services including conducting field days and training fishers;
- Collecting and compiling fisheries statistical data;
- Participating in fish quality assurance activities and marketing; and
- Value addition.
Veterinary Officer
Salary Scale: Ksh. 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,960 x 2,550 – 55,510 x 2,850 – 58,360 x 2,750 – 61,110 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for appointment
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Be in possession of a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
- Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board;
- Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations;
- Participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programs;
- Treating sick animals;
- Advising on good veterinary practices;
- Collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets;
- Providing advice on animal breeding and welfare; and
- Undertaking post-mortem examination and other diagnostic tests.
Livestock Production Officer – 8 Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology or Agricultural Education and extension from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in computer proficiency and application.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing livestock technical information;
- Providing technical advice in animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture and ranching;
- Promoting economic livestock farming;
- Participating in organizing extension activities which include field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools and farm visits;
- Participating in collaborative research activities;
- Disseminating livestock production technologies such as construction of livestock housing and structures, milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis and on-farm feed formulation;
- Implementing livestock production programmes/projects in such areas as dairy cattle farming, beef cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, camels, donkeys breeding, fodder production and conservation, value addition to livestock products, apiculture, emerging livestock and other animal husbandry interventions; and
- Capturing, maintaining and storing livestock data.
Leather Development Officer
Salary Scale: Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Bachelor’s Degree either in Leather Technology/Science/Manufacture or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and
- Have a certificate in computer proficiency applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Promoting production of quality hides and skins;
- Carrying out sensitization on standards on leather products;
- Carrying out training needs assessment in leather value chain;
- Identification/recruitment of MSMEs to be trained in production of leather and leather products;
- Leather sector data collection; and
- Promotion of appropriate environmental management in the leather sector.
Assistant Livestock Production Officer III – 8 Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 x 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirement for Appointment
- Be a Citizen of Kenya;
- Diploma in any of the following fields: – Animal Production, Dairy Science and Technology, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Animal Health and Production, Farm Management, Apiculture or Range/Natural Resource Management from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in compute application.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carrying out practical demonstrations relating to livestock production;
- Accompanying extension teams during farm visits and farmer training;
- Participating in field days and agricultural shows to disseminate livestock production technologies and information;
- Collecting and collating livestock data and information for gross margins, market access and planning;
- Participating in collaborative research activities;
- Collecting livestock inputs and products samples for analysis; and
- Advising farmers on group formation, construction of farm structures and equipments.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website:www.kitui.go.ke
Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026. Please Note:
- The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
- Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
- Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
- Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
- It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

