Massive Recruitment of Technicians and Craftsmen (52 Vacancies)

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a 100% state-owned corporation incorporated on 2nd December, 2008 under the Company’s Act, Cap 486 as a State Corporation pursuant to the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on Energy.
The Mandate of the Company is to plan, design, construct, own, operate and maintain high voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors.
KETRACO’s Vision is to be a world-class electricity transmission company and the leading interconnector in Africa.
The Mission of the Company is to provide reliable, efficient and effective electricity transmission and promote power trade for sustainable socio-economic development.
To achieve the above mandate, KETRACO has so far completed and commissioned 1,115.5km of transmission lines with 5000km committed and on-going projects.
The company has assets base of over Kshs. 77 Billion. In addition; and to increase access to electricity, KETRACO plans to construct additional 7000km of transmission lines in the next five years.
The Company invites applications from suitable individuals to fill the following positions:-
Substation Technicians
13 Posts
Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/95/Vol I – B
Requirements:-
·         KCSE C- (minus) or comparable education qualifications;
·         Diploma in Electrical Engineering from (KNEC);
·         Certificate in Computer Packages;
·         Switching Certification is an added advantage;

·         Certificate of good conduct.
Electrical Craftsmen
39 Posts
Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/96/Vol I – B
Requirements:-
·         Final Craft certificate in Electrical from KNEC;
·         Craft in Electrical Installation from recognized institutions;
·         KCSE D+ (Plus) or comparable educational qualifications;
·         Certificate of good conduct.
Terms of Service and Remuneration
1. The appointment will be on permanent and pensionable terms
2. The successful candidates for the positions will be offered competitive remuneration package in accordance with the Company guidelines.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their applications so as to reach the address shown below (clearly stating the reference in the letter and on the envelope) by close of business on 8th December, 2016.
Applications to include CVs with details of day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three referees.
Applicants must also attach copies of all Certificates/Testimonials, and copy of National ID/Passport.
The Managing Director,
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited,
KAWI Complex, 4th Floor,
Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road,
P.O. Box 34942 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
KETRACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality.