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
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’)
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’)
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.