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 Manager, System Control and Market Operations (KET 3, 1 post, reference KETRACO/5/1C/40/243). Terms of service: Contract, as listed on the official career opportunities advert. Applications close on 4 December 2026 at 5:00 pm (EAT).

The official job purpose is: To ensure optimal power dispatch using economic merit order in the National Power Grid and regional interconnectors while guaranteeing power system operational safety, minimum energy losses, system stability and reliability.

The post reports to the General Manager, Transmission Network Management.

The official career opportunities advert lists this post as reference KETRACO/5/1C/40/243 on contract terms. The detailed job-description PDF for this role is headed KETRACO/5/1C/40/244/VOL I - B (11/2026) and says the appointment is on permanent and pensionable terms. That PDF reference is the same number used for the Assistant Manager, System Studies post. Confirm the reference and terms on the official JobLink and in the PDF before you apply.

Key facts

• Role: Manager, System Control and Market Operations
• Employer: Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)
• Reference: KETRACO/5/1C/40/243 (11/2026)
• Grade: KET 3
• Posts: 1 post
• Terms: Contract, as listed on the official career opportunities advert
• 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:

• Advise management on strategic matters relating to power market operations, system control and national grid management.
• Approve and coordinate maintenance planning for generation interfaces, transmission lines and substations to sustain grid availability, reliability and stability.
• Coordinate execution of National System Control Centre operations and Directorate work plans to support secure and efficient grid operations.
• Coordinate power market operations and related activities to support optimal dispatch, balancing and electricity trading.
• Coordinate commissioning and integration of generation plants, transmission lines and substations into the national grid in line with operational requirements.
• Direct system fault analysis, evaluation and reporting to relevant agencies to enhance system reliability and continuous improvement.
• Uphold compliance with the Kenya National Transmission Grid Code (KNTGC) and other applicable operational and regulatory standards.
• Facilitate timely and effective information dissemination to operational stakeholders and relevant agencies to enhance national grid situational awareness.
• Direct execution of planned and unplanned outages in accordance with system requirements, safety standards and operational protocols.
• Coordinate development and submission of system control and market operations reports to the regulator and other relevant agencies.
• Integrate operational requirements into transmission system design and reinforcement projects in liaison with relevant Directorates.
• Align system control and market operation agreements with national grid resilience, integrity and performance objectives.
• Uphold occupational health and safety standards in system control and market operations.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of periodic regulatory compliance reports in line with statutory obligations.
• Drive development, review and update of legal, regulatory and policy frameworks governing market operations and energy trading.
• Direct development, review and implementation of system control standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs) to enhance operational consistency and efficiency.
• Participate in the review of the Kenya National Transmission Grid Code (KNTGC) in collaboration with relevant institutions.
• Contribute to formulation and development of policies, regulations and legal instruments governing system control and power market operations.
• Champion continuous improvement of market operation models through research, stakeholder engagement and sector collaboration.
• Steward prudent utilization and control of financial, human and technical resources to support achievement of Directorate objectives.
• Coordinate preparation of the Directorate’s annual budget, procurement plans and work plans for approval and implementation.

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 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 fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Manager, Engineering Services 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.