Assistant Manager, System Control and Market Operations

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, System Control and Market Operations (KET 4, 1 post, reference KETRACO/5/1C/40/247). 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 Managing operations of the Control Room to ensure a safe transmission network configuration and a cost reflective generation dispatch while in constant coordination with the interconnected Transmission System Operators (TSOs).

The post reports to the Manager, System Control and Market Operations.

Key facts

• Role: Assistant Manager, System Control and Market Operations
• Employer: Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)
• Reference: KETRACO/5/1C/40/247/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:

• Forging necessary linkages with other departments and external stakeholders e.g Generators, Transmission Operators (TOs).
• Managing the operations of the Transmission Operators (TOs) for safe and efficient implementation of operational protocols, procedures and agreements holding from time to time.
• Proposing divisional budget requirements to the Senior Manager.
• Ensuring prudent utilization of divisional budget allocation.
• Supporting sectoral electrical energy supply policy formulation.
• Participating in operational fora/meetings with related stakeholders.
• Participating in the Central safety authorization panel as a member.
• Participating in formulation and review of electrical safety training curriculum and rules.
• Reviewing standards, norms and procedures for System operations.
• Ensuring compliance with Kenya National Transmission Grid Code & EAPP Interconnection Code during real- time system operation.
• Taking responsibility for all manoeuvres on the transmission grid.
• Developing and proposing training requirements for engineers in the division.
• Setting and monitoring performance targets for the division.
• Supervising power dispatch and system operations to ensure reliable and quality bulk power supply.
• Coordinating the execution of all approved generation and transmission equipment maintenance requests.
• Providing leadership during system restoration following partial or total system blackout.
• Coordinating shifts and leave Rota for control room engineers.
• Representing the department in operational meetings with stakeholders.
• Liaising with relevant departments for updates and modifications required in the network.
• Ensuring the division has an updated database of power system data useful and relevant for planning, simultaneous analysis and forecasting of the power system.
• Identifying and mitigating against risks inherent with system operations and maintaining an updated risk register.
• Scheduling drills – blackouts and operations from emergency control centre.

Person specification

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

• Master’s degree in electrical and Electronics/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 Engineers 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.