Assistant Manager, Design, Electrical

Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO), a 100% state-owned corporation whose mandate is to plan, design, construct, own, operate and maintain Kenya’s high-voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors, is recruiting a Assistant Manager, Design, Electrical (KET 4, 1 post, reference KETRACO/5/1C/40/245). Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable. Applications close on 4 December 2026 at 5:00 pm (EAT).

The official job purpose is: This job is responsible for coordinating works related to quality control in Civil design designs including civil works, foundations works, support structures and building works during Design /Design Review and supply of a reliable, efficient and effective electricity transmission infrastructure.

The post reports to the Manager, Design.

The official job-purpose paragraph in the PDF refers to civil design. The listed duties for this post concern electrical engineering quality control during procurement, design, construction and commissioning of transmission infrastructure projects. Read the full PDF when you apply.

Key facts

• Role: Assistant Manager, Design, Electrical
• Employer: Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)
• Reference: KETRACO/5/1C/40/245/VOL I - B (11/2026)
• Grade: KET 4
• Posts: 1 post
• Terms: Permanent and pensionable
• Deadline: Friday, 4 December 2026, 5:00 pm EAT
• Eligibility: Kenyan citizens only
• How to apply: official JobLink (Apply Link) for this post on ketraco.co.ke/about-us/careers (online only; hard copies are not considered)

Duties and responsibilities

From the official job description:

• Providing leadership in the Division.
• Reporting on matters relating to electrical engineering quality control during procurement, design, construction and commissioning of transmission infrastructure projects.
• Implementing strategies, policies, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to electrical design.
• Enforcing compliance with relevant acts including Energy Act, Procurement Act, National Construction Authority Act, Engineers Act; Environmental Act, Health and Safety Act among others.
• Coordinating Electrical design and design reviews of projects of projects within the electrical division in liaison with the other relevant divisions and stakeholders.
• Formulating Electrical design standards and construction methodology.
• Overseeing management of transmission line and substation projects by monitoring electrical standards and methodologies from initiation to commissioning to ensure quality projects.
• Overseeing management of electrical design consultancy projects by monitoring electrical methodologies from initiation to completion to ensure quality projects.
• Managing staff job performance, career development, capacity building and deployment of skills.
• Identifying and mitigating of electrical design related risks within the Divison.
• Preparing and updating Electrical technical guidelines and standards for transmission infrastructure designs and procurement.
• Monitoring management of local and international design Consultants for stand-alone outsourced design services.
• Accounting for resource use in the division in line with prevailing laws, policies and regulations.
• Implementing annual procurement plan and annual work plan.
• Collating and submitting periodic projects civil & structural design status reports to the SM Design as directed.
• Implementing quality assurance in the Division.
• Ensuring appropriate interface between electrical and civil designs during design and construction stage of transmission system projects.
• Researching and recommending solutions to electrical design document problems, including conflict, interferences and error or omissions.
• Approving technical electrical engineering information to be shared with contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects comply with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions.
• Tracking electrical design and design reviews of projects in liaison with the other relevant stakeholders to support timely delivery of transmission system projects.
• Managing document control and archiving of approved and built Electrical designs and drawings.
• Monitoring and controlling change of quantities and specifications during design.
• Supervising design consultants to ensure that their designs conform to company standards and international standards.
• Creating and maintaining detailed stand-alone design schedules as per approved policies and procedures.
• Chairing design interface meetings with consultants and contractors, as required.
• Supervising and approving design Consultant’s output and milestones achieved.
• Reviewing for processing stand-alone design Consultants invoices for payments.
• Reviewing Electrical design related changes during construction.
• Recommending Electrical engineers to participate in Factory Acceptance Tests, material testing, Site Inspections and Acceptance.
• Reviewing and recommending of all design changes, changes in technical specifications and changes in approved suppliers/manufacturers; xxxi). Advising on cost implications related to changes in scope, specifications supply and design of transmission system projects; xxxii). Intermediate reviewer and approval of departmental budget expenditure which includes but not limited to outsourced design (excluding EPC contracts) payments and departmental related staff travel in SAP system.

Person specification

For appointment to this grade, the official job description requires:

• Master’s degree in electrical and Electrical Communications Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Full member with the Institution of Engineer of Kenya (IEK) and in good standing.
• A valid practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Engineer or in a comparable position.

Working conditions

From the official job description: The role is performed in an office setting with extensive field assignments locally, regionally and internationally including outside normal office hours and days; It is also Exposed to operational and occupational risks associated with high-voltage and work at heights.

Remuneration

The official job description does not publish a salary scale for this post. It says successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the Company guidelines. See the full advert for any further detail.

How to apply

Applications are accepted online only through the official JobLink (the Apply Link) posted for this post on the KETRACO careers page. Hard-copy applications will not be considered. These positions are open to Kenyan citizens only.

1. Read the full specification for this post in the official KETRACO job description (PDF) and on the KETRACO careers page.
2. Submit your application through the official JobLink for this post: Apply via the KETRACO JobLink. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the vacancy reference number as the subject heading.
3. Applications must be received on or before 4 December 2026 at 5:00 pm (East Africa Time).

The official advert says applications should reach the Managing Director/CEO, Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited, KAWI Complex, 4th Floor, Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road, P.O. Box 34942 – 00100, Nairobi. Submit the application through the JobLink; hard copies shall not be considered.

Documents to attach

Applicants must provide the following documents on application, as listed in the official job description:

• A signed application letter
• A detailed curriculum vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment, and names of at least three professional referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• A copy of the national identification card or passport

The official job description also notes:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card and academic and professional certificates during interviews
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates or documents

Only successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six clearance certificates:

• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• A valid clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• A valid tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Current clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• A certificate of clearance from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

KETRACO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution, Chapter 232 (1), on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities, and equal employment opportunities for men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. People with disabilities, the marginalized, the minorities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applications without the relevant qualifications or copies of documents as sought for will not be considered.

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Source: official KETRACO career opportunities advert and the job description PDF for this post, published on the KETRACO careers page (deadline 4 December 2026, 5:00 pm). If anything here differs from the official advert, the official advert wins.