CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT KENYA ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION COMPANY LIMITED (KETRACO)
INTRODUCTION
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a fully state-owned corporation established on December 2, 2008, under the Companies Act, Cap 486. The company was formed in line with the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on Energy, with the mandate to plan, design, construct, own, operate, and maintain the high-voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors.
KETRACO envisions providing a stable power grid that will transform lives across the region and beyond. Its mission is to facilitate power trade and deliver a reliable electricity transmission system for sustainable socio-economic development.
To support its operations, KETRACO invites applications from qualified individuals for the following positions:
1. GRADUATE ENGINEER, POWER DISPATCH (KET 6) – (2 POSITIONS)
Ref: KETRACO/5/1C/40/223/VOL I – B (02/2025)
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Reporting to: Senior Engineer, Real Time Operations
Job Purpose
The Graduate Engineer, Power Dispatch, is responsible for ensuring the continuous and reliable delivery of bulk electrical energy while adhering to commercial and technical obligations as per the transmission system operator (TSO) generation plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain allowable frequency range per the Kenya National Transmission Grid Code (KNTGC) and East African Power Pool Interconnection Code (EAPP IC).
- Ensure system voltages at all buses are maintained within the required range.
- Execute optimal generation dispatch guided by the merit order of dispatch.
- Monitor the status and assignment of reactive power equipment in the system.
- Record machine dispatch and output data for system performance reporting.
- Log relevant system events according to operational procedures and management directives.
- Implement real-time actions to ensure the stable operation of the National Transmission Grid.
- Work collaboratively with Transmission Management Engineers to optimize shift output.
- Coordinate with internal company departments, generators, and transmission operators (TOs) for system security and stability.
- Collaborate with KPLC’s Regional Shift Controllers to maintain the integrity of the system at 11kV, 33kV, and 66kV networks.
- Capture and report faults or incidents affecting the National Transmission Grid following operational procedures.
- Prepare detailed reports on system performance at the end of each shift.
- Undertake required internal and external training to achieve necessary certifications.
Working Conditions:
- Control room and office setting.
MANDATORY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants MUST submit the following documents during application:
- Signed application letter clearly indicating the position and reference number.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including current and previous employment details, positions held, education level, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up the role, and at least three professional referees.
- Copies of academic and professional certificates.
- Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
Important Information:
- Candidates must provide all the details requested. Any false information will lead to disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
- Shortlisted candidates must present original copies of their National ID, academic and professional certificates during interviews.
- Providing fake documents is a criminal offense and will be reported to relevant authorities.
Successful Candidates Will Be Required to Provide:
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
- Valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- Valid Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- Valid Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) report.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
KETRACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to upholding fair competition, merit-based selection, and representation of Kenya’s diverse communities. In line with the Constitution of Kenya, Chapter 232 (1), we encourage applications from women, minorities, marginalized groups, and persons with disabilities.
Applications without relevant qualifications and supporting documents will not be considered. Any attempt to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification.
