The Ministry of Roads and Transport, through the State Department for Roads, invites applications from qualified individuals to fill various vacant positions as outlined below. These positions span technical, mechanical, hospitality, and security disciplines, aimed at strengthening service delivery in road infrastructure and associated services across Kenya.
Below is a description of each advertised position:
1. Housekeeping Assistant I – Vacancy No. 2/2025 (CSG 13) – 3 Posts
The Housekeeping Assistant I will be responsible for ensuring hygiene, orderliness, and comfort in government premises. Duties include cleaning offices and facilities, dusting and polishing surfaces, replenishing supplies, managing laundry for institutional setups, and reporting maintenance issues. The officer may also assist in basic meal preparation and service when needed.
2. Driver Instructor III KIHBT – Vacancy No. 3/2025 (CSG 13) – 7 Posts
This role is based at the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT). Responsibilities include instructing trainee drivers, maintaining safety standards during training, demonstrating vehicle operations, organizing theoretical driving lessons, evaluating learner competence, and preparing trainees for driving tests. Record-keeping of learner progress and adherence to institutional curriculum is essential.
3. Plant Operator Instructor III KIHBT – Vacancy No. 4/2025 (CSG 13) – 8 Posts
Plant Operator Instructors will teach students how to operate and maintain heavy machinery such as bulldozers, graders, excavators, and rollers. Tasks involve both classroom and field instruction, simulation of real operating environments, and assessment of practical skills. The position is based at KIHBT.
4. Housekeeping Assistant III – Vacancy No. 5/2025 (CSG 15) – 27 Posts
These assistants will support daily cleaning and sanitation operations in government facilities. Specific responsibilities include floor mopping, dusting, emptying bins, assisting in arranging furniture and rooms, providing basic guest services, and observing safety hygiene standards.
5. Cook III – Vacancy No. 6/2025 (CSG 15) – 23 Posts
Cook III will be charged with food preparation and service duties within government institutions. This includes preparing meals according to provided menus, assisting in portion control, cleaning kitchen areas, maintaining food hygiene standards, and ensuring proper storage of ingredients and cooked food.
6. Waiter Assistant III – Vacancy No. 7/2025 (CSG 15) – 5 Posts
The position involves serving meals and beverages, setting and clearing tables, assisting in meal preparation and plating, attending to guests in canteens or institutional dining areas, and ensuring cleanliness and sanitation in service areas.
7. Artisan III (General Power Electrician) – Vacancy No. 8/2025 (CSG 15) – 3 Posts
Duties include routine electrical installations, repairing electrical faults, replacing worn-out components, assisting in wiring projects, maintaining circuit breakers, and ensuring electrical systems meet required safety standards.
8. Artisan Tailoring III – Vacancy No. 9/2025 (CSG 15) – 3 Posts
The Artisan Tailoring III will be responsible for cutting, stitching, and repairing fabric materials used in uniforms and furnishing. The role includes working from institutional designs, maintaining sewing machines, and inventorying materials.
9. Artisan Auto Electrician Mechanic III – Vacancy No. 10/2025 (CSG 15) – 15 Posts
Auto Electrician Mechanics will inspect, install, and repair electrical components in government vehicles and machinery. Tasks include diagnosing electrical issues, replacing faulty wiring, maintaining alternators, batteries, starters, and ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards.
10. Artisan Motor Vehicle Mechanic III – Vacancy No. 11/2025 (CSG 15) – 10 Posts
These artisans will maintain, service, and repair motor vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include engine diagnostics, overhauls, brake and suspension system maintenance, oil changes, and general servicing. Record-keeping and adherence to workshop safety protocols are key components of this role.
11. Artisan Mechanical III – Vacancy No. 12/2025 (CSG 15) – 6 Posts
This role involves general mechanical repair and fitting tasks. Officers will assist in assembling and disassembling mechanical equipment, operating lathes and other tools, conducting preventive maintenance, and adhering to technical drawings and mechanical specifications.
12. Artisan Building III – Vacancy No. 13/2025 (CSG 15) – 4 Posts
Responsibilities include supporting masonry, carpentry, and construction works within government projects. Tasks involve bricklaying, concrete mixing, assisting in roofing and floor finishing, and performing repair work on government buildings and structures.
13. Artisan Plant Mechanic III – Vacancy No. 14/2025 (CSG 15) – 4 Posts
This position entails maintaining and repairing plant machinery and equipment such as loaders, graders, and excavators. Mechanics will inspect mechanical systems, carry out preventive servicing, replace worn-out parts, and test machine performance.
14. Artisan Spray Painter III – Vacancy No. 15/2025 (CSG 15) – 4 Posts
Spray Painters will be responsible for the surface preparation and painting of vehicles, furniture, and metallic surfaces. Duties include sanding, priming, masking, color mixing, spraying, and maintaining painting tools and work areas.
15. Artisan Panel Beater III – Vacancy No. 16/2025 (CSG 15) – 4 Posts
Panel Beaters will reshape and repair body panels of vehicles using metalworking tools. They will remove dents, replace damaged panels, perform welding tasks, and ensure all refinishing work meets quality and safety standards.
16. Artisan Upholster III – Vacancy No. 17/2025 (CSG 15) – 4 Posts
Upholsters will repair, design, and assemble upholstery for vehicle seats, institutional furniture, and equipment. Their duties include pattern making, stitching, fitting cushions and foam, trimming materials, and ensuring finished products are of a high standard.
17. Plant Operator III – Vacancy No. 18/2025 (CSG 15) – 12 Posts
Plant Operators will operate heavy plant machinery, conduct routine maintenance checks, observe equipment safety protocols, and report equipment faults. They may also assist in minor repairs and collaborate with mechanics in diagnosing faults.
18. Driver II (Light & Heavy Commercial) – Vacancy No. 19/2025 (CSG 14 & 15) – 10 Posts
Drivers will operate both light and heavy-duty vehicles for official transportation purposes. Responsibilities include vehicle inspection, route planning, record-keeping of mileage and fuel usage, observing traffic laws, and ensuring passenger and cargo safety. Drivers may also assist in basic logistics and maintenance checks.
19. Security Warden III – Vacancy No. 20/2025 (CSG 15) – 23 Posts
Security Wardens will provide safety and security services in government premises. Duties include manning entry and exit points, screening visitors, patrolling, reporting suspicious activities, assisting during emergencies, and maintaining visitor logs. The role requires alertness and adherence to established security protocols.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications before deadline e 22nd August, 2025
