GRADUATE ENGINEER, SCADA TELECOMMUNICATION – (KET 6) ONE (1 POST) REF: KET/5/1C/40/180-B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Reporting to Senior Engineer- SCADA & Telecommunications.

Job Purpose

This job is responsible for undertaking tests, commissions and maintains Substation Automation and SCADA Systems of all KETRACO Substations, to allow for both Monitoring and Control of the substations both from the local Substations and from the Central SCADA system at the National Control Centre in Nairobi and to support data analysis, decision making and 99.99% system availability.

Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Supervises Graduate Engineers and Technicians in section during operation and maintenance activities of Telecommunication systems.
• Participates in review of substation Telecommunication, CCTV and Access control System project designs.
• Performs testing and commissioning of new Telecommunication Systems equipment.
• Participates in preparation of specifications for Telecommunication equipment and systems as per the approved policies and procedures
• Participates in Commissioning as well as Operation and Maintenance activities of CCTV, Access Control and Wide Area Network systems across all KETRACO substations and repeater stations
• Supervises substation Telecommunication, CCTV and Access control System project works as well as Testing and Commissioning activities
• Engages in operation and maintenance activities of the Power Systems Telecommunication Networks and Multiplexer Systems for all KETRACO Substations and Repeater Stations to enable and support Monitoring and Control of the substations and repeater stations both from the Central SCADA systems at the Regional and National Control Centres as well as all Backup Control Centres and to provide 99.99% system availability
• Issues and Receives Safety Electrical Permits to work and Limitation of Access.
• Prepares Telecommunication works reports.

Qualifications & Skills required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications Option) or related field from a recognized institution
• Graduate Member with EBK or related professional body
• Must have minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.

LEGAL OFFICER – LITIGATION – (KET 6) (1 POSITION) REF: KET/5/1C/40/53/VOL VI – B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer, Litigation and Prosecution

Job purpose

This Job is responsible for ensuring efficient management of the litigation portfolio by facilitating the effective and expeditious prosecution and/or defence of disputes involving the Company.

 Key Responsibilities;

• Providing research material necessary for institution of suits in courts/tribunals;
• Undertaking the discovery of evidence for use in cases where the Company is a party;
• Drafting pleadings and other relevant documents for filing in courts/tribunals;
• Aiding communication with the Office of Attorney General and Department of Justice as may be required in litigation management;
• Conducting witness preparations for trials/hearings and arranging attendances of witnesses;
• Implementing Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms;
• Initiating settlement proceedings where appropriate in matters pending in courts/tribunals;
• Conducting hearings in matters before courts/tribunals;
• Preparing necessary communication to the Office of the Attorney General and
• Department of Justice on arbitral proceedings commenced against the Company;
• Participating in all preliminary processes regarding arbitral proceedings, collating relevant documentation, drafting pleadings, filling the same before the arbitral tribunals, ensuring attendance of witnesses to the hearings and carrying out all other required processes till conclusion of the arbitral proceedings;
• Participating in handover of project sites and material and ensuring preservation of the evidence for use in any arbitral process thereafter;
• Carrying out research and drafting detailed legal opinions on matters on a need basis;
• Collaborating with other process owners for operational effectiveness;
• Updating and monitoring the litigation register;
• Updating the litigation diary;
• Updating the repository of Rulings/Judgments;
• Providing support in preparation, continuous review and implementation of internal policy documents;
• Proposing possible improvements to internal processes and workflows;
• Implementing Presidential Directives, Circulars and Executive Orders;
• Representing the Directorate in committee meetings;
• Advising on all legal, regulatory and policy matters affecting the Company’s operations;
• Handling ad-hoc legal issues which may arise from time to time.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and have a valid practicing certificate.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience

SECURITY OFFICER – OPERATIONS – (KET 6) TWO (2) POSITIONS REF: KET/5/1C/40/209-B Vol II (02/2025) ON PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Reporting to the Senior Security Officer Operations.

Job Purpose

This job is responsible for coordinating implementation of security Procedures and Work Instructions for effective and efficient security management in the Company’s premises and Installations.

Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks 

• Supervising the Security Agents/Regional Officers
• Ensuring that the Company staff and service providers comply with security policies, regulations and guidelines
• Ensuring systematic filing and documentation of all security operation files and reports
• Ensuring all contracted security personnel are well conversant with work procedures and work standing orders.
• Ensuring effective and efficient manning of CCTV and Access Control to the Company’s premises to detect any unlawful access or interference.
• Supervising contracted security personnel and other security agencies
• Conducting routine physical security inspections of Company’s premises, assets and transmission lines;
• Undertaking Security Risk Assessments and Security Inspections;
• Preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual security reports;
• Processing monthly security invoices for Security Service Providers as laid down in the Security Procedures and Work Instructions in a timely manner;
• Assisting in the training and sensitization of the Company staff on issues relating to security threats;
• Performing security surveillance in the Company Premises, Transmission Lines (both complete and under construction);
• Proactively collecting, collating and disseminating relevant security intelligence that can be used to prevent security breaches against employees, assets and installations;
• Attending to all operational security related incidents as directed in liaison with other government security organs;
• Identifying gaps in the existing security setup and make recommendation for amendment where necessary.

 Qualifications & Skills required

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences/ security management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution,
• Served in the Police Service/Military and attained the rank of Inspector/Captain
• Management course lasting not less that three months from a recognized institution.
• Investigations/Intelligence course lasting not less than one (1) month.
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) months.
• Computer literate
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – (KET 6) ONE (1) POSITION REF: KET/5/1C/40/210/VOL II – B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Senior Business Development Officer

Job purpose

This job is responsible for prospecting business opportunities through identification of commercial business income streams by leveraging on excess resources of the Company.

Key Responsibilities;

• Identifying potential Consultancy Services customers through networking initiatives or any other sales model.
• Supporting in development of sales presentations to potential customers.
• Resolving customer complaints in a timely and professional manner to maintain customer loyalty.
• Working closely with cross-cutting Departments and customers to identify business opportunities
• Liaising with customers in relation to contracting, licensing, and compliance requirements;
• Supporting billing and collection of revenues when invoices are due.
• Developing ways to reduce operational costs and improve KETRACO’s profit.
• Advising and guiding customers.
• Identifying opportunities to increase sales and exceed sales targets.
• Conducting any other additional duties that may be allocated.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Economics/Strategic Management/ Commerce or related field from a recognized institution
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience

OFFICE ADMISNISTRATOR (KET 7) ONE (1) POSITION REF: KET/5/1C/40/212/VOL II – B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Manager, Administration

Job purpose

• This Job is responsible for supporting the Head of Departments/Directorates and other office managers by carrying out administrative/office duties and handling general office management.

 Key Responsibilities;

• Ensuring proper utilisation of office stationery.
• Supporting Head of department/directorate carrying out administrative/office duties;
• Coordinating correspondences within the Directorate;
• Editing/referencing letters, memos and documents for accuracy before dispatch;
• Ensuring accurate records management in the directorate by Maintaining office systems and management of whole filing system to Company standard procedures;
• Providing assistance in preparing office procedures; i.e. departmental Annual work plan, Annual procurement plan;
• Providing general support to visitors either in person, by email or phone;
• Initiating payments process in the SAP ERP platform upon approval such as Preparing and monitoring purchase requisitions for vender’s invoice payments for services  rendered i.e. Conference booking, Training fee, Consultancy Services fees, Air ticket fees and office stationery;
• Facilitating team effort by accomplishing related result such as in fast tracking payment approvals for compensation to PAPs, Consultants, Staff travel memos and other approvals;
• Screening Directorate’s /Department’s telephone calls;
• Compiling documentary evidence across the department for annual Performance contracting evaluation and ISO Audit;
• Organizing travel arrangements for Senior Managers/General Manager;
• Arranging meetings by reserving hotel conference facilities, board rooms, taxis in liaison with supply chain department;
• Preserving and upholding departmental sensitive information in a confidential manner;
• Coordinating repairs of office equipment in liaison with administration department;
• Coordinating and maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies through supply chain;
• Coordinating processes related to the administration of human resource activities i.e. departmental performance appraisals, renewal of contracts;
• Collating directorate ‘s training proposals for forwarding to Human Resource directorate;
• Ensuring the Directorate/Department complies with Company approved branding manuals standards and guideline relating to letter writing/memo templates and other Company documents.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Diploma in Business Administration/Office Management/Human Resource Management/ Secretarial Course/Inventory Management or related field from a recognized institution.
• Full member of KENASA
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two weeks;
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience

SUPPLY CHAIN ASSISTANT STORES & WAREHOUSE – (KET 7) TWO (2) POSITIONS REF: KET/5/1C/40/129/VOL III – B (02/2025)ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Supply Chain Officer (Stores and Warehouse).

Job purpose

This Job is responsible for implementing the strategic procurement of goods, works services, inventory management and disposal in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) 2015 and attendant regulations 2020. The job holder implements the procurement plan and processes of the Logistics section (Operations & Maintenance and Stores & Warehouses) of the Supply Chain department.

Key Responsibilities;

• Ensuring compliance with all Public Procurement Statutory and Legal Requirements in the organization;
• Compiling and Implements stores functions and processes for the Operation and Maintenance Section of the department by maintaining inventory within the stores;
• Implementing storage and warehousing functions in line with the requirements of the PPADA 2015;
• Participating and providing secretariat services in all procurement and asset disposal committees including receipt and issuance of goods in the stores, inspection & acceptance, and disposal committees;
• Maintaining safe custody of the procurement and asset disposal documents and records for the prescribed period;
• Retrieving information, as and when required for review and compliance purposes;
• Participating in regional and central stores and conduct quarterly and annual stock taking;
• Preparing system request for goods received notes, service entries and invoices to facilitate the procure to pay process;
• Preparing statutory reports in line with stores and warehousing;
• Implementing inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained in all regional stores and warehouses in the organization;
• Compiling lists for disposal of idle, obsolete and redundant materials in Regional Stores and Sites;
• Ensuring Safety, Security and Cleanliness in the Storage Facilities

Qualifications & Skills required

• Diploma in Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain Management or related field from a recognized institution.
• Associate member of Kenya Institute for Supplies Management (KISM).

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT TAX (KET 7) ONE (1) POSITION REF: KET/5/1C/40/212/VOL I – B (04/2024) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Accountant, Tax

 Job purpose

This Job is responsible for managing the application of the prevailing tax laws in processing of payments and the timely preparation and submission of the organisations’ tax payments and returns

Key Responsibilities;

• Computation and reconciliation of the company’s weekly and monthly taxes based on reports extracted from the company’s SAP system.
• Computation of the company’s corporation tax and instalment tax amount payable as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act ,CAP 470.
• Preparation and filing of monthly tax returns in accordance with the applicable Tax laws
• Liaising with KRA on company’s tax matters and participating in meetings to discuss tax matters affecting the company
• Preparation of weekly and monthly tax reports
• Preparation and submission of Objections to tax assessments as provided under the Tax Procedures Act, CAP 469B
• Responding to correspondence from KRA and other external customers on tax related issues
• Participating in contract evaluation and negotiation meetings to advise on appropriate tax clauses
• Retrieving ,compiling and providing information and supporting evidence requested by internal and external auditors during audit and providing information requested by KRA during tax compliance checks
• Maintaining and regularly updating a tax register for monitoring all tax matters affecting the company.
• Liaising with the stakeholders, internal and external customers concerning tax matters and queries affecting the company’s operations
• Reconciliation of the company’s SAP tax ledger accounts to KRA’s i-Tax ledger
• Participating in resolution of tax disputes involving the company
• Obtaining and compiling information and documents requested by KRA regarding the company’s suppliers and contractors.
• Keeping in safe custody tax related records and accountable documents

Minimum Qualifications & Skills required

• Diploma in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business or related field from a recognized institution
• Certified Public Accountant, CPA – Part II or ACCA Part II;
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT, CASH MANAGEMENT (KET 7) ONE (1) POSITION REF: KET/5/1C/40/228/VOL I – B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Accountant, Treasury

Job purpose

• This Job is responsible for projecting and monitoring of the Company’s cash position, and coordination of daily update of cash ledgers.

Key Responsibilities;

• Disbursing and recording all of the organisation’s petty cash transactions
• Cheque printing/writing
• Collecting and delivering of bank correspondence
• Preparation of daily petty cash reports
• Receipting and banking of all cash received
• Keeping safe custody of cash office records and accountable documents
•  Maintaining the daily system Foreign Exchange rates
• Preparation of cash reimbursement request
• Preparation of monthly and year end cash count certificate

Minimum Qualifications & Skills required

• Diploma in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business or related field from a recognized institution
• Certified Public Accountant, CPA – Part II or ACCA Part II;
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience.

RECEPTIONIST – (KET 8) ONE (1) POSITION REF: KET/5/1C/40/129/VOL II – B (02/2025) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Corporate Communications Officer- Customer Care

 Job purpose

This Job is responsible for providing excellent customer service at the Company’s entry point.

 Key Responsibilities;

• Manning and guarding of all receptions at the Head Office;
• Maintaining a record of all activities at other receptions within the Head Office;
• Receiving walk-in visitors;
• Checking them in via the Visitors Management System;
• Directing visitors to the relevant offices;
• Drafting quarterly customer service reports;
• Conducting in-house customer service training and reporting on the same;
• Ensuring all receptions are presentable and well stocked with updated IEC materials;
• Managing the main switchboard;
• Receiving and escalating complaints to the Customer Care Officer;
• Receiving and registering feedback via the suggestion box and feedback forms and escalating the same to the Customer Care Officer for action;
• Undertaking the translation of service charter into special formats;
• Distributing the Company’s IEC material and updating the log sheet;
• Executing customer Service week and decorations for receptions for Christmas season;
• Updating the Corporate database;
• Providing necessary information for Customer Service Survey;
• Undertaking the customer care program.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, OR related field from a recognized institution;
• Relevant professional qualifications/ certification;
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience.

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