Latest Recruitment at Kiambu County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of policy and circular guidelines in the Transport Directorate.
• Monitoring and review of programme implementation and taking corrective action.
• Lead in the design, development and delivery of the transport infrastructure and transport operation plans in the county.
• Establish and oversee systems and procedures for the training, testing and licensing of county drivers.
• Establish, implement, monitor and evaluate county fleet management system.
• Coordinate the activities of agencies and organizations dealing in matters relating to road safety.
• Coordinate the collection, maintenance and update of traffic data for transport planning.
• Act as the county liaison with other National government agencies on transport matters.
• Planning, management and regulation of the public transport sector in accordance with the provisions of County and National Traffic and road safety laws.
• Planning and development of sustainable urban transport system.
• Promote non-motorized transport system through construction of walkways and public sensitization on walking and cycle riding.
• Assist in directorate’s budget preparations and oversee its implementation.
• Assist in preparation and development of the Directorate’s annual procurement plan.
• Assist in preparation and development of the Directorate’s strategic plan.
• Assist in preparation and development of the Directorate’s annual performance contract.
• Assist in making proposals for sourcing and securing financial support for development plans.
• Supervise construction works, project management and contract administration.
• Assist in formulating county transport policies.
• Transport directorate human resource management.
• General traffic management in the county
• Coordinate sensitization of members of the public on road safety.

Requirements of appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil or Automotive or Mechanical), Transport Economics or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Principal Superintending Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Transport Economics, and Automotive) or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least Three years.
• Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience;
• Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended a project and management course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of engineering services programmes.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Director Transport in planning, management and regulation of the public transport sector in accordance with the provisions of County and National Traffic and road safety laws;
• Participate in the planning and development of sustainable urban transport system;
• Ensure efficiency in repair and maintenance of all bus parks, car parks, taxi stands and boda boda sheds;
• Participate in the identification, design and preparation of tender documents forall County Transport Infrastructure;
• Attend meetings and provide reports to the Director Transport on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects under their responsibilities;
• Participate in the promotion of none motorized transport system through construction of footpaths and public sensitization of walking and cycle riding;
• Participate in Preparation of the Directorate’s budget and recommend needed improvements in Projects
• Take part in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s annual procurement plan;
• Participate in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s strategic plan;
• Coordinating the activities of agencies and organizations dealing on matters relating to road safety;
• Offer the needed support in ensuring that there is smooth traffic control and safety in urban and County roads;
• Assist in coordination of collection, maintenance and update of traffic data for transport planning;
• Offer support in project administration and contract management.
• Establish systems to manage traffic, such as congestion charging and parking controls.
• Establish mechanism to ensure road safety on county transport infrastructure.
• Liaise with the various key stakeholders in public transportation in coming up with efficient transport systems
• Ensure fares charged by public transport are reasonable.

Requirements of appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Mechanical or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Chief Superintending Engineer (Mechanical, Transport Economics, and Automotive) or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least Three years.
• Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience;
• Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended a project and management course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution an added advantage.
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and
• implementation of engineering services programmes.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure efficiency in repair and maintenance of all car parks, taxi stands and boda boda sheds;
• Assist to plan, manage and regulate of the public transport sector in accordance with the provisions of the County and National Traffic and Road Safety laws
• Promote non-motorised transport system through construction of footpaths and public sensitization of walking and cycling;
• Assist in the preparation of county roads policy and bills.
• Ensure smooth traffic control and order to minimize traffic congestion on county roads and urban areas
• Plan and develop sustainable urban transport systems.
• Design, preparation of BOQs, cost estimates and tender documents for construction of projects relating to transport infrastructure, transport and safety;
• Advising and making recommendations on policies relating to county road transport and safety and implementing county transport policies;
• Sensitization and education of members of the public on road safety;
• Conducting research and audits on road safety
• Attend meetings and provide reports to the Director Transport on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects under their responsibilities;
• Take part in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s annual procurement plan;
• Participate in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s strategic plan;
• Coordinating the activities of persons and organizations dealing in matters relating to road safety;
• Offer the needed support in ensuring that there is smooth traffic control and safety in urban and County roads;
• Assist in coordination of data collection, maintenance and update of traffic data for transport planning;

Requirements of appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in either Civil/Mechanical/Project Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Chief Superintending Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Transport Economics, and Automotive) or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least Three years.
• Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience;
• Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended a project and management course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of engineering services programmes.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs trouble shooting and diagnostics procedure on vehicles and equipment;
• Record observations and findings during diagnostics run and decide on the correct method of repair, as necessary;
• Ensure that warranties are properly followed up, monitored, and documented;
• Plan and organise Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) and delegate specific tasks to concerned section/mechanic;
• Hands-on supervision of all workshop activities, especially technical issues;
• Forecast and order spare parts for specific jobs/special job or for stocks replenishment;
• Supervise and follow up on actual progress of each individual repair job;
• Provide on-the-job training as well as coaching and mentoring to mechanics and helpers;
• Follow up repair order, registering the time taken to complete each task;
• Responsible for customer service, reliability and dependability by providing all fields with the technical assistance that they require from the Workshop;
• Evaluate the training requirements of the subordinates and discuss/agree training needs;
• Conduct final check/test driving for all vehicles/trucks prior to release.

Requirements of appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in either Automotive or Mechanical or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Professional technical qualifications in the vehicle and equipment domain;
• Licensed Mechanic or equivalent, with a full range of licenses to operate equipment.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the directorate in planning, management and regulation of the public transport sector in accordance with the provisions of County and National Traffic and road safety laws;
• Assist in the planning and development of sustainable urban transport system;
• Identify, design and prepare tender documents for all county transport infrastructure.
• Assist in management of busparks and parking areas
• Attend meetings and provide reports to the supervisor on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects under their responsibilities;
• Participate in the promotion of non-motorized transport system through construction of footpaths and public sensitization of walking and cycle riding;
• Assist in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s annual procurement plan;
• Participate in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s strategic plan;
• Supervise construction works and project management;
• Assist in coordinating the activities of agencies and organizations dealing in matters relating to road safety;
• Ensure smooth traffic Control and safety in urban and County roads;
• Assist in the collection, maintenance and update traffic data for future planning;
• Offer support in project Administration and Contract management;

Requirements of appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in either Automotive or Mechanical or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

go to method of application »

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the directorate in planning, management and regulation of the public transport sector in accordance with the provisions of County and National Traffic and road safety laws;
• Assist in the planning and development of sustainable urban transport system;
• Identify, design and prepare tender documents for all county transport infrastructure.
• Assist in management of bus parks and parking areas
• Attend meetings and provide reports to the supervisor on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects under their responsibilities;
• Participate in the promotion of non-motorized transport system through construction of footpaths and public sensitization of walking and cycle riding;
• Assist in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s annual procurement plan;
• Participate in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s strategic plan;
• Supervise construction works and project management;
• Assist in coordinating the activities of agencies and organizations dealing in matters relating to road safety;
• Ensure smooth traffic Control and safety in urban and County roads;
• Assist in the collection, maintenance and update traffic data for future planning;
• Offer support in project Administration and Contract management;

Requirements of appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in either Civil or Project Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Salaries: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).