AJIRA MPYA WIZARA YA ULINZI - MINISTRY OF DEFENCE JOBS

Applications are invited for the following posts in the Ministry of  Defence . Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by completing ONE application form PSC2 (Revised 2016) and submit the same together with certified copies of the required certificates. The application form may be downloaded from Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke

Completed application forms should reach the Cabinet Secretary’s office- Ministry of
Defence, P.O. Box 40668 -00100, NAIROBI or hand delivered to Ulinzi House gate
off Lenana Road, on or before 8th January, 2018.

1. ARTISAN III (PLUMBER) - JOB GROUP ‘E’ – 4 POSTS

Basic Salary: Ksh. 14,490 – 16,250 p.m. (Job, Group “E”)
House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This is the entry and training grade for this cadre and the officer will work
 under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. An officer at this
level
 will be assigned simple duties in repair and maintenance works.

(b) Requirements for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ or its
 equivalent from a recognized institution; and

 (ii) Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III/apprentice Certificate
 award by the Directorate of Industrial Training or its equivalent and
 relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

2. ARTISAN III (CARPENTER) - JOB GROUP ‘E’ – 4 POSTS

 Basic Salary: Ksh. 14,490 – 16,250 p.m. (Job, Group “E”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This is the entry and training grade for this cadre and the officer will work
 under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. An officer at this
level
 will be assigned simple duties in repair and maintenance works.

(b) Requirements for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ or its
 equivalent from a recognized institution; and
 (ii) Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III/apprentice Certificate
 awarded by the Directorate of Industrial Training or its equivalent and
 relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

3. ARTISAN III (ELECTRICIAN) - JOB GROUP ‘E’ – 4 POSTS

 Basic Salary: Ksh. 14,490 – 16,250 p.m. (Job, Group “E”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This is the entry and training grade for this cadre, the officer will work
 under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. An officer at this
level will be assigned simple duties in repair and maintenance works.

(b) Requirements for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ or its
 equivalent from a recognized institution; and
 (ii) Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III/apprentice Certificate
 awarded by the Directorate of Industrial Training or its equivalent and
 relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

4. ARTISAN III (SPRAY PAINTER) - JOB GROUP ‘E’ – 4 POSTS

 Basic Salary: Ksh. 14,490 – 16,250 p.m. (Job, Group “E”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This is the entry and training grade for this cadre and the officer will work
 under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties entail basic
 spray-painting and maintenance of spray-painting tools and cleaning of
 the workplace

(b) Requirements for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ or its
 equivalent from a recognized institution; and
 (ii) Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III/apprentice Certificate
 awarded by the Directorate of Industrial Training or its equivalent and
 relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

5. ARTISAN III (PANEL BEATER) - JOB GROUP ‘E’ – 4 POSTS

Basic Salary: Ksh. 14,490 – 16,250 p.m. (Job, Group “E”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000

 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This is the entry and training grade for this cadre and the officer will work
 under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties entail basic
 removing of dents on vehicle and plant body parts, gas welding, soldering,
 brazing, replacement of vehicle body parts, straightening of chassis, repair
 of radiators and exhaust pipes.

(b) Requirements for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ or its
 equivalent from a recognized institution; and
 (ii) Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III/apprentice Certificate
 awarded by the Directorate of Industrial Training or its equivalent and
 relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

6. ARTISAN III (WELDER) - JOB GROUP ‘E’ – 4 POSTS

Basic Salary: Ksh. 14,490 – 16,250 p.m. (Job, Group “E”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This is the entry and training grade for this cadre and the officer will work
 under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties entail use of
 basic arc and gas welding, metal cutting, marking out work pieces and
 cleaning of work place.

(b) Requirements for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ or its
 equivalent from a recognized institution; and
 (ii) Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III/apprentice Certificate
 awarded by the Directorate of Industrial Training or its equivalent and
 relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

7. DRAUGHTSMAN III, JOB GROUP ‘H’ – 2 POSTS

 Basic Salary: Ksh. 22,380 – 27,680 p.m. (Job, Group “H”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This is the entry grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this
 level will involve preparation of circuit diagrams; scale elevations;
 drawing of figures; physical development plans for towns from sketches;
 charts and maps; drafting of simple regional plans from basic data and
 sketches; checking and confirmation of plans status and reproduction of
 graphics by means of photographic or other printing process; calculation
 of areas using planimeter and scales under the guidance of an
 experienced Draughtsman.

(b) Requirements for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
 (i) be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE),
mean
 grade C plain, with at least a C in English, Mathematics, Physics/Physical
 Science, Geography, Technical Drawing or its approved equivalent; and
 (ii) have a Diploma in Building, Cartography, Physical Planning,
 Electrical/Electronics, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent
 qualification from a recognized institution.

8. ARTISAN III (MECHANICAL) - JOB GROUP ‘E’ – 10 POSTS

 Basic Salary: Ksh. 14,490 – 16,250 p.m. (Job, Group “E”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This is the entry and training grade for this cadre and the officer will work
 under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. An officer at this
level
 will be assigned simple duties in repair and maintenance works.

(b) Requirements for Appointment

 For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ or its
 equivalent from a recognized institution; and
 (ii) Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III/apprentice Certificate
 awarded by the Directorate of Industrial Training or its equivalent and
 relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

9. ARTISAN III (MOTOR ELECTRICIAN) - JOB GROUP ‘E’ – 5 POSTS

 Basic Salary: Ksh. 14,490 – 16,250 p.m. (Job, Group “E”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This is the entry and training grade for this cadre and the officer will work
 under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. An officer at this
level
 will be assigned simple duties in repair and maintenance works.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ or its
 equivalent from a recognized institution; and
 (ii) Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III/apprentice Certificate
 awarded by the Directorate of Industrial Training or its equivalent and
 relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

10. COOK III, JOB GROUP ‘E’ – 10 POSTS

 Basic Salary: Ksh. 14,490 – 16,250 p.m. (Job, Group “E”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.

(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This will be the entry grade for the Cooks cadre. An officer at this level will
 be on job training and will carry out duties under the supervision of a
senior
 officer. Duties will include: preparation of raw foods for cooking;
cleanliness
 of equipment used in production; maintaining hygiene by ensuring
cleaning
 of the kitchen and its surroundings; setting up and preparing equipment
for
 use in food preparation and production; and alerting the supervisor of any
 defective equipment.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade 'D' plain or its
 equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
 (ii) Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production, Sales and Service or its
 equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
 OR
 Attended a formal course lasting not less than two (2) months in Food
 Production organized by the Kenya Utalii College or other recognized
 institution.

11.ARTISAN III (TAILOR) - JOB GROUP ‘E’ – 10 POSTS

 Basic Salary: Ksh. 14,490 – 16,250 p.m. (Job, Group “E”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This is the entry and training grade for this cadre and the officer will work
 under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties will entail:
 stitching, threading and needlework on work pieces, cleaning of workplace
 and machines.

(b) Requirements for Appointment

 For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:-
 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ or its
 equivalent from a recognized institution; and
 (ii) Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III/apprentice Certificate
 awarded by the Directorate of Industrial Training or its equivalent and
 relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

12.WAITER ASSISTANT III, JOB GROUP ‘E’ – 5 POSTS

 Basic Salary: Ksh. 14,490 – 16,250 p.m. (Job, Group “E”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This will be the entry grade for the Cooks cadre. An officer at this level will
 be on job training and will carry out duties under the supervision of a
senior
 officer. Duties will include: cleaning floors and windows within the service
 area; cleaning glass ware, cups, trays and cutlery; wiping and arranging
 furniture in the restaurant; carrying out table set-up; wiping cutlery and
 glass ware; and assisting in food and beverage service.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade 'D' plain or its
 equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
 (ii) Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production, Sales and Service or its
 equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
 OR
 have attended a formal course lasting not less than two (2) months in Food
 and Beverage
 Sales and Service organized by the Kenya Utalii College or other recognized
 institution.

13.SENIOR SUPPORT STAFF, JOB GROUP ‘D’ – 30 POSTS

 Basic Salary: Ksh. 13,510 – 15,030 p.m. (Job, Group “D”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
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 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
 Terms of Service: Temporary.
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 Duties at this level will include: Cleaning, Messengerial duties, grounds
 maintenance and sanitary duties.

(b) Requirements for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade 'D' plain or
 its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
 (ii) Certificate in computer application

14.CLERICAL OFFICER II, JOB GROUP ‘F’ – 8 POSTS

 Basic Salary: Ksh. 15,620 – 19,160 p.m. (Job, Group “F”)
 House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
 Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
 Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
 This is the entry and training grade for the Clerical Cadre. Work at this
 level will be carried out under close supervision and guidance of a more
 senior officer and will be subject to regular checks and verification.
Officers
 at this level will be deployed in the HRM Unit, general registry, supplies,
 accounts office or general office services. Specific duties will include
 compiling statistical records; sorting, filing and dispatching letters;
 maintaining an efficient filing system; processing appointments,
 promotions, discipline, transfers and other related duties in human
resource
 management; computation of financial or statistical records based on
 routine or special sources of information; preparing payment vouchers;
 compiling data and drafting simple letters.

(b) Requirements for Appointment
 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:
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 (i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C -
 or its approved equivalent; and
 (ii) Proficiency in computer applications.
NB:
 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.

Jane O. Aseka
FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
CC: The Secretary
Public Service Commission (K)
Nairobi