Republic of Kenya Ministry of Housing Job Vacancies

Republic of Kenya Ministry of Housing Vacancies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyans for the following vacancies in the Ministry of Housing:

1. Driver
Grade III
Job Group 'D'

Posts: Twenty (20)
Advert No: V/No. 1/2009
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Salary and Other Benefits:

Basic salary: Kshs. 8,819-9,721 p.m.
House allowance: Kshs. 3,300 p.m.
Leave entitlement: 30 days /year
Leave allowance: Kshs. 4,000/per year

Medical benefits as applicable in the service

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to the grade of Driver III, a candidate MUST have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade D plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• A valid driving License free from any current 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 of Kenya Institute of Highways 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;
• A Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• At least two (2) years driving license.

In addition to the above requirements an officer must have the following competencies:

• Personal integrity- a strong commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and demonstrate high levels of tolerance;
• Personal responsibility- the willingness to accept responsibility for own actions; and
• Respect for National / Gender diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities involve:

• Driving a Motor vehicle as authorised.
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles cooling, oil, electrical and brake system, tyre pressure, e.t.c.
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems.
• Maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned.
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road.
• Safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
• And maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

2. Clerical Officer II
Job Group 'F’

Posts: Sixty Eight (68)
Advert No: V/No. 2/2009
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Salary and Other Benefits:

Basic salary: Kshs.10, 717-12,416 p.m.
House allowance: Kshs. 3,500 p.m.
Leave entitlement: 30 days /year
Leave allowance: Kshs. 4,000/per year

Medical benefits as applicable in the service

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of,

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C-, or
  
• Kenya Certificate of Education Division III.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications is an added advantage.

In addition to the above requirements an officer must have the following competencies:

• Personal integrity - a strong commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and demonstrate high levels of tolerance;
• Personal responsibility - the willingness to accept responsibility for own actions; and
• Respect for National / Gender diversity

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compiling Statistical records;
• Sorting out letters and filing them;
• Dispatching letters and maintaining an efficient filing system;
• Processing appointments, promotions, discipline cases, transfers and other related duties in Human Resource Management;
• Preparing payment vouchers;
• Computation of Financial or Statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
• Compiling data and drafting simple letters
• Court duties and process serving.

3. Valuation Assistants III
Job Group ‘H'

Posts: Twenty (20)
Advert No: V/No. 3/2009
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Salary and Other Benefits:

Basic salary: Kshs. 16,692-20,289 p.m.
House allowance: Kshs. 5,000 p.m.
Leave entitlement: 30 days /year
Leave allowance: Ksh. 4,000/per year

Medical benefits as applicable in the service.

Requirement for Appointment

A candidate must have:

• A Diploma in Estate Agency and Property Management or its qualification from a recognised institution; and
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade C, with C in English and Mathematics, or its equivalent.

In addition to the above requirements an officer must have the following competencies:

• Personal integrity- a strong commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and demonstrate high levels of tolerance;
• Personal responsibility- the willingness to accept responsibility for own actions; and
• Respect for National / Gender diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will involve filing and retrieving of valuation reports, valuation rolls, maps and other records and data; calculating areas using maps and cards; compiling maps and records for rating (valuation rolls) and for land acquisition purposes and making searches on titles in land registries for various valuation purposes.

The officer will also be expected to be acquainted with land laws, Rating laws and regulations that affect valuation.

4. Inspector Building (Estate Assistant Officer)
Job Group 'H'

Posts: Twenty (20)
Advert No: V/No. 4/2009
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Salary and Other Benefits:

Basic salary: Kshs. 16,692-20,289 p.m.
House allowance: Kshs. 5,000 p.m.
Leave entitlement: 30 days /year
Leave allowance: Ksh. 4,000/per year

Medical benefits as applicable in the service.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of a

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade C or its i equivalent.
  
• Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering, Real Estate Agency and Property Management or Building Construction Technician Part II or their equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:

• Personal Qualities - good knowledge in the professional field of specialization, good communication skills;
• Core Skills - punctuality, manual dexterity, Multi-Skilled;
• Respect for National / Gender diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre and the officer will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer.

An officer at this level will be assigned a variety of duties including inspections for verifications of occupation and vacation of residential houses, confirming views and complaints from tenants, taking measurements to form data for categorization of buildings, inspecting for inventory updates and on going repair/rehabilitation works and day to day routine maintenance.

5. Artisans III
Job Group 'E'
(Carpentry, Masonry, Welding, Painting, Plumbing).

Posts: Twenty (20)
Advert No: V/No. 5/2009
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Salary and Other Benefits:

Basic salary: Kshs. Kshs. 9,721 - 11,254 p.m
House allowance: Kshs. 3,500 p.m.
Leave entitlement: 30 days /year
Leave allowance: Ksh. 4,000/per year

Medical benefits as applicable in the service.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade D+ or Kenya Certificate of Education Division III, or its equivalent; and
• Government Trade Test Certificate Grade III of the relevant trade i.e. Carpentry, Masonry, Welding, Painting, and Plumbing.

In addition to the above requirements an officer must have the following competencies:

• Personal integrity- a strong commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and demonstrate high levels of tolerance;
• Personal Qualities -good knowledge in the field of specialisation, ability to communicate.
• Core Skills- Punctuality, manual dexterity
• Respect for National / Gender diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be on job training and will be assigned simple duties in repair and maintenance works under close supervision of a more experienced officer in line with the area of specialization (Carpentry, Masonry, Welding, Painting, and Plumbing).

6. Process Server II
Job Group ‘F’

Posts: Five (5)
Advert No: V/No. 6/2009
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Salary and Other Benefits:

Basic salary: Kshs.10, 717-12,416 p.m
House allowance: Kshs. 3,500 p.m.
Leave entitlement: 30 days /year
Leave allowance: Ksh. 4,000/per year

Medical benefits as applicable in the service.

Requirement for Appointment

For appointment to the grade of Process Server II, a candidate must have:-

• K.C E Division III with credit in English/K.C.S.E mean grade D+ with grade C- in English;
• A Certificate of Process Service from the Chief Justice.
  
• Certificate of proficiency in computer operations.

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities and skills:

• Personal Qualities -Good knowledge in process server function, ability to communicate; Personal integrity- a strong commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and demonstrate high levels of tolerance;
• Core Skills-Punctuality, dexterity and be Multi-Skilled; and
• Respect for National / Gender diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade into the Process Servers' cadre.

An officer at this level will normally work under the supervision and guidance of a more senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities will involve; entering and filing the processes in various registers; service of documents relating to the tribunal; service of documents from other courts to the Tribunal; preparation of affidavits/returns of service; and management of the process servers' movement register.

Applicants who should be under forty five (45) years of age should complete ONE application form, PSC.2. (REVISED 2007) available in the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke or www.psckjobs.go.ke and send it to:-

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Housing
Ardhi House , 2nd Floor Room 225
P.O Box 30119
Nairobi

To reach him not later than 16th October 2009.

R.N. Kamau (Mrs)
For: Permanent Secretary

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