Jobs at The Ministry of Lands Kenya -Posts of Clerical Officers, Drivers, Senior Support Staff and Reception Assistants

Jobs at The Ministry of Lands Kenya -Posts of Clerical Officers, Drivers, Senior Support Staff and Reception Assistants
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacancies:

1. Clerical Officer
Job Group ‘F’
Nineteen (19) posts

Advert No. V/No.1/2011

Salary Scale: Kshs 10,717 X 537 – 11,254 X 563 – 11,817 X 599 – 12,416 per month

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must be in possession of:
* Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) mean grade C- or ts approved equivalent; and
* Proficiency in computer Applications.

Duties and responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for Clerical cadre. Work at this level will be carried out under close supervision and guidance of a more senior officer and will be subjected to regular checks and verification.

Officers at this level will be deployed in the Human Resource Management Unit, general registry, supplies, accounts office or general office services.

Specific duties will include:
* compiling statistical records;
* sorting, filing and dispatching of letters;
* maintaining an efficient filing system;
* processing appointments, promotion, discipline transfers and other related duties in Human Resource Management;
* computation of statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
* preparing payment vouchers; and
* compiling data and drafting simple letters.

2. Driver III
Job Group ‘D’
Thirteen (13) posts

Advert No. V/No. 2/2011

Salary Scale: Kshs 8,819 X 438 – 9,257 X 464 – 9,721 per month

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must be in possession of the following:

* Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 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 or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
* passed suitability test for Drivers Grade III;
* a valid certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
* at least two (2) years driving experience.

Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry grade into the Driver’s cadre.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:-
* driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
* carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure, etc;
* detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
* maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned;
* ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
* safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
* maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

3. Senior Support Staff
Job Group ‘D’
Eighteen (18) posts

Advert No. V/No.3/2011

Salary Scale: Kshs 8,819 X 438 – 9,257 X 464 – 9,721 per month

Terms: Temporary

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification.

Duties and Responsibilities will involve:-
* performing messengerial duties;
* making and serving of office tea;
* ensuring cleanliness of offices; and
* any other duty assigned

Reception Assistant III
Job Group ‘E’
Twelve (12) posts

Advert No. V/No.4/2011

Salary Scale: Kshs 9,721 X 486 – 10,207 X 510 – 10,717 X 537 – 11,254 pm

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must be in possession of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ or its equivalent with at least a C- in English.

Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will undergo an induction course on the reception function which should include basic knowledge in the fire fighting equipment.

The officer will work under the supervision of a more Senior Officer and will be required to guide and direct visitors; issue visitors passes; and maintain good public relations in Government offices.

NB:
* Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
* Closing date will be 14th April, 2011

Interested and qualified persons should complete the PSC 2 Application Forms in triplicate and attach copies of their national identity cards, academic certificates and testimonials.

Application forms may be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke

Completed applications forms should be sent to:

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Lands,
Ardhi House, 1st Ngong Avenue,
P O Box 30450 – 00100,
Nairobi