Advertisement of Vacant Posts (Civilian Staff) At Ministry of Defence

Applications are invited for the following posts in the Ministry of Defence. Interested and qualified persons are requested to apply by completing ONE application form PSC2 (Revised 2016) and submitting it along with copies of the required certificates. The application form can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke & www.mod.go.ke.

Requirements and detailed information for each post is available on the Ministry’s website www.mod.go.ke and www.mygovt.go.ke.

Completed application forms should reach the Principal Secretary’s office, Ministry of Defence, P.O. Box 40668 – 00100, NAIROBI, or be hand-delivered to Ulinzi House gate off Lenana Road, on or before 22nd May, 2023.

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1. Driver II – CSG 15 – Eight (8) Posts (Advert No. 1/2023)

• Basic Salary: Kshs. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m.
• House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000
• Leave Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 (Once yearly)
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Driving a motor vehicle as authorized
• Routine vehicle checks
• Reporting vehicle malfunctions
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety of the vehicle

Requirements for Appointment:

• KCSE mean grade D (Plain)
• Valid driving license
• First-Aid Certificate
• Suitability Test for Driver Grade III
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Two years of driving experience

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2. Artisan (Panel Beater III) – CSG 15 – Ten (10) Posts (Advert No. 2/2023)

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m.
• House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 3,000
• Leave Allowance: Ksh. 4,000 (Once yearly)
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Removing dents from vehicles
• Gas welding, soldering, and brazing
• Replacing vehicle body parts
• Repairing radiators and exhaust pipes

Requirements for Appointment:

• KCSE mean grade D (Plain)
• Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III
• NYS certificates will be an added advantage

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3. Artisan (Spray Painter III) – CSG 15 – Ten (10) Posts (Advert No. 3/2023)

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m.
• House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 3,000
• Leave Allowance: Ksh. 4,000 (Once yearly)
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Basic spray-painting tasks
• Maintenance of spray-painting tools

Requirements for Appointment:

• KCSE mean grade D (Plain)
• Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III
• NYS certificates will be an added advantage

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4. Artisan (Welder III) – CSG 15 – Four (4) Posts (Advert No. 4/2023)

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m.
• House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 3,000
• Leave Allowance: Ksh. 4,000 (Once yearly)
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Basic welding tasks
• Maintenance of welding tools

Requirements for Appointment:

• KCSE mean grade D (Plain)
• Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III
• NYS certificates will be an added advantage

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5. Artisan III (Tailor) – CSG 15 – Nineteen (19) Posts (Advert No. 5/2023)

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m.
• House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 3,000
• Leave Allowance: Ksh. 4,000 (Once yearly)
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stitching, threading, needlework, and other tailoring tasks

Requirements for Appointment:

• KCSE mean grade D (Plain)
• Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III
• NYS certificates will be an added advantage

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6. Artisan III (Motor Vehicle Electrician) – CSG 15 – Ten (10) Posts (Advert No. 6/2023)

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m.
• House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 3,000
• Leave Allowance: Ksh. 4,000 (Once yearly)
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical components in vehicles

Requirements for Appointment:

• KCSE mean grade D (Plain)
• Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III
• NYS certificates will be an added advantage

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7. Motor Vehicle Mechanic III – CSG 15 – Twenty-Seven (27) Posts (Advert No. 7/2023)

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m.
• House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 3,000
• Leave Allowance: Ksh. 4,000 (Once yearly)
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Vehicle inspections, repairs, and maintenance

Requirements for Appointment:

• KCSE mean grade D (Plain)
• Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III
• NYS certificates will be an added advantage

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8. Cook III – CSG 15 – Seventeen (17) Posts (Advert No. 8/2023)

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m.
• House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 3,000
• Leave Allowance: Ksh. 4,000 (Once yearly)
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing food, maintaining hygiene, and cleaning the kitchen

Requirements for Appointment:

• KCSE mean grade D (Plain)
• Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage
• NYS certificates will be an added advantage

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9. Clerical Officer II – CSG 14 – Twenty-Two (22) Posts (Advert No. 9/2023)

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 16,890 – 20,800 p.m.
• House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 3,000
• Leave Allowance: Ksh. 4,000 (Once yearly)
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, and record management

Requirements for Appointment:

• KCSE mean grade C- (Minus)
• Certificate in computer application skills

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10. Senior Support Staff – CSG 16 – One Hundred and Eighteen (118) Posts (Advert No. 10/2023)

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 14,610 – 16,250 p.m.
• House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 3,000
• Leave Allowance: Ksh. 4,000 (Once yearly)
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning, messengerial tasks, and preparing tea

Requirements for Appointment:

• KCSE mean grade D (Plain)
• Certificate in computer application skills

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Note:

• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Qualified persons irrespective of gender, age, race, culture, religion, marital status, or disability are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DIRECTOR HRM&D
For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
CC: The Secretary, Public Service Commission (K), Nairobi