Kitui County Principal Works Officer Jobs

Kitui County Principal Works Officer Jobs


Kitui County Public Service Board (CPSB) is a body corporate established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012 pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Section 59 of the County Governments Act 2012 outlines the functions of the CPSB among them being “appoint persons to hold or act in offices of the county public service including in the Boards of cities and urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments”.

Pursuant to the above constitutional and legal provision, Kitui CPSB invites applications from qualified persons to be considered for the positions below in the County Ministry of Lands, Infrastructure, Housing and urban Development :

Salary Scale:

  • Ksh. 51,660 × 2,570 – 54,230 × 2,740 – 56,970 × 2,890 – 59,860 × 3,220 – 63,080 × 3,370 – 66,450 × 3,540 – 69,990 p.m.

    Terms of Service:

  • Permanent

    Requirements for Appointment:

  • Be a citizen of Kenya;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quantity Survey, Architecture or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • At least six (6) years relevant working experience;
  • Membership with a relevant professional body;
  • Knowledge in County works such as planning, design, maintenance and construction; and
  • Knowledge in State and County laws and regulations pertaining to public works.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the physical facilities of the County;
  • Analyzing and assessing the proposals of the public works staff and present plans to designated departmental heads for considerations;
  • Supervise staff working on chosen projects;
  • Evaluate projects in accordance with given budget;
  • Create bid specifications and recommend vendors for projects;
  • Monitor
    activities of various departments within the public works department; and
  • Any other relevant duty assigned by a competent authority.

    How to apply:

  • Each application should be accompanied bydetailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
  • Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side andeither hand deliveredto the reception desk at the Kitui CPSB offices on Prisons Road, Kitui Town or posted to the following address:
    The Board Secretary,
    Kitui County Public Service Board,
    P.O. Box 33-90200, Kitui.


    Important information to all Applicants

  • Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before Friday, 5th October 2018.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Shortlisted candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the following agencies:

  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
  • Higher Education Loans Board
  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Credit Reference Bureau
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigation

  • For more information and job application details, see; Kitui County Principal Works Officer Jobs

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