ECDE Teachers (300 Positions), Drivers (10 Positions), Plant Operators (27 Positions), Electricians (2 Positions) and Plumbers at Kwale County Government
Republic of Kenya
County Government of Kwale
County Public Service Board
Vacancies
The Kwale County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions.
Early Childhood Development Education Teachers
300 Posts
Qualifications
- Be a Kenyan Citizen
- Must be below 50 years of age
- KCSE Mean Grade D Plain or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
- Be a holder of a minimum of certificate in ECDE from MOE or KNEC Diploma holders or from any other recognized institution.
- At least one year experience.
Driver III
Job Group ‘D’
10 Posts
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Driving assigned motor vehicle as authorized,
- Routine checks and maintenance of the vehicle,
- Maintenance of work tickets;
- Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicles defects
- Carrying authorized passengers or goods
- Ensuring safety of passengers/goods
- Carrying out first Aid
- Ensuring cleanness and overall maintenance and management of vehicle
Qualifications
- KCSE Mean Grade D Plain or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- A valid driving license.
- Suitability test for drivers grade III conducted by the Ministry of Roads
- A valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police.
- Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution is an added advantage.
- First – Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution is an added advantage.
Terms of Service: Contract three (3) years renewable
Plant Operator (Grader Operators and Tractor Operators)
Job Group ‘E’
27 Posts
Qualification
- Served in the grade of Plant Operator III for a minimum of three years.
- Past occupation trade test III for plant operators.
- Ability to operate at least two machines of ‘difficult rating’ B.
- KCSE Mean Grade D Plain or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
- A valid driving license( special class)
- Suitability test for drivers grade III conducted by the Ministry of Roads
- First Aid Certificate coarse lasting not less than one (1) week from St.John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institute.
- Certificate of good conduct
- Showing merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operating heavy earth moving equipment of different ratings as authorized.
- Keeping monthly records of services of the plants.
- Preparing monthly and weekly service schedules and ensuring they are followed.
- Guiding turnboys and machine attendance
- Repairing minor defects on machines
- Liaising with the officer incharge for major repairs
- Supervising cleanliness of the plant and assisting in training junior plant operators.
Charge Hand (Electrician)
Job Group ‘H’
2 Posts
Qualifications
Served in the grade of Artisan I or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three years in public sector or nine years in private sector; shown merit and ability in work performance and results.
Coordinate and supervise staff in improvement works, general repairs and maintenance.
The officer will also be responsible for record keeping, allocation of duties, management of workshops and training of junior staff in line with their area of specialization.
Artisan II – Plumber
Job Group ‘F’
1 Post
Work at this level will involve undertaking improvement works, repair works and maintenance of Government buildings and facilities in their areas of specialization (carpentry, Masonry, Welding, Painting and Plumbing).
Qualifications/Requirements
Serve in the grade of Artisan III or in a comparable and relevant position in the public Service for at least three years; shown merit and ability in work performance and results.
Interested candidates should send their CV’s giving their details of day time contacts, names and contacts of three referees; copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and Identity Cards or Passport to be received by Friday, 29th November, 2013.
NB: Applications for the post of Early Childhood Development Education Teachers should have an indication of the ward of preference.
Wards in the County
- Mwavumbo Ward
- Kinondo Ward
- Dzombo Ward 1
- Mkongani Ward
- Puma Ward
- Kasemeni Ward
- Ukunda Ward
- Chengoni/Samburu Ward
- Pongwe /Kikoneni Ward
- Kinango Ward
- Kubo South
- Ramisi Ward
- Gombato/Bongwe Ward
- Vanga Ward
- Ndavaya Ward
- Waa/Ng’ombeni Ward
- Tsimba/Golini Ward
- Mackinon Road Ward
- Tiwi Ward
- Mwereni Ward
Hand delivered applications should be delivered to the County Public Service Board near the Kwale District Hospital.
Posted applications should be addressed to:
The County Public Service Board Secretary,
County Public Service Board of Kwale,
P.O Box 4-80403,
Kwale.
County Public Service Board of Kwale,
P.O Box 4-80403,
Kwale.
Kwale County is an equal opportunity employer committed to values of inclusion and seeks diverse workforce.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women, persons with disabilities and youth and particularly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Victoria Tumaini
County Public Service Board Secretary
