St. Joseph’s Technical Institute for the Deaf Nyang’oma is an integrated public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution accredited to offer competency-based and industry-relevant training programmes. The institution is located in Bondo Sub-County, along the Bondo–Kopolo–Wagusu Road, approximately twelve kilometres from Bondo Town. As a public TVET institution, the college plays a critical role in skills development, technical training, and the empowerment of learners, including trainees with hearing impairment, by providing practical, inclusive, and market-driven education.
In line with its mandate to deliver quality technical education and to strengthen its training and operational capacity, the institution seeks to recruit competent, dedicated, and suitably qualified individuals to fill several vacant positions. These roles are designed to support both the academic and non-academic functions of the institute, with an emphasis on practical training, workshop and farm management, learner support, and institutional service delivery. The advertised positions cut across technical training, agricultural operations, transport services, and vocational instruction in beauty and personal care.
The institution invites applications from individuals who demonstrate professionalism, integrity, commitment to service, and the ability to work effectively in a structured learning environment. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the achievement of institutional goals, uphold safety and quality standards, and support trainees in acquiring hands-on skills relevant to their respective fields.
The following positions are currently vacant and open for recruitment.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (ONE POST)
Advert Reference: SJTTID/BOG/2026/01
Job Group: SJTTID 5
The Mechanical Engineering Technician position is a technical support role within the mechanical engineering department. The role is primarily focused on supporting practical training activities, maintaining workshop equipment, and ensuring the effective operation of mechanical systems used for instructional purposes. The technician will work closely with trainers, departmental heads, and trainees to ensure that workshops are functional, safe, and adequately resourced.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Mechanical Engineering Technician will be responsible for providing technical support during practical training sessions. This includes assisting trainers and trainees in the use of workshop machinery and tools to ensure learning objectives are achieved safely and effectively.
The role involves operating conventional workshop machines, including the conventional lathe machine, conventional milling machine, and surface grinding machine. The technician will also be required to operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, specifically CNC lathe machines and CNC milling machines, to support modern manufacturing and machining training.
The technician will provide support in the installation, operation, servicing, and maintenance of mechanical equipment within the institution. This includes ensuring that all machinery is properly installed, functional, and maintained according to recommended standards.
Another key responsibility is providing technical support in the area of specialty by repairing and maintaining the institution’s mechanical works. This involves diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and ensuring that equipment downtime is minimized.
The technician will be responsible for maintaining workshop inventories. This includes receiving and issuing tools and materials, keeping accurate records, and ensuring that sufficient materials are available in the workshop at all times to support training activities.
Ensuring health and safety standards is a critical function of this role. The technician will observe, enforce, and promote health and safety procedures within the workshop environment, report accidents promptly, and contribute to a safe learning and working space.
The role includes making requisitions for consumables to ensure they are replenished in a timely manner. Consumables should be organized in a way that allows for easy identification, tracking, and accountability.
The technician will prepare maintenance schedules for all workshop equipment and submit them for approval by the Head of Department. The role also requires maintaining accurate records of servicing schedules for various equipment and machinery to ensure adherence to approved maintenance plans.
Advising the section head on budgeting requirements for the workshop is another responsibility. This ensures that all workshop needs are factored into the institutional budgeting process and that resources are allocated appropriately.
The technician will segregate non-functional equipment and machinery to promote safety within the workshop and prevent accidents or misuse of faulty equipment.
The role further involves providing procurement specifications for workshop equipment to be purchased. This ensures that the institution acquires the correct equipment that meets training and operational requirements.
The technician will report breakdowns of machinery and equipment to the head of department and provide input on replacement needs where repairs are no longer viable.
Supervision of workshop cleaning is also part of the role, with the aim of promoting general cleanliness of the workshop and maintaining equipment in good condition.
The Mechanical Engineering Technician will perform any other duties as may be assigned by superiors in line with institutional objectives.
Requirements
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) from a recognized institution or any other related field.
At least two years of experience, preferably in a learning institution.
Strong practical skills in mechanical systems, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of Competency Based Education and Training (CBET).
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
AGRICULTURE TECHNICIAN (ONE POST)
Advert Reference: SJTTID/BOG/2026/02
Job Group: SJTTID 5
The Agriculture Technician position supports agricultural training and farm operations within the institution. The role is hands-on and focuses on assisting in the planning, implementation, and management of crop and livestock activities used for instructional and production purposes.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Agriculture Technician will provide technical support during training activities, ensuring that trainees receive practical exposure to modern and appropriate agricultural practices.
The role includes assisting in the development and implementation of farm operations. This involves participating in planning activities, executing farm plans, and monitoring ongoing operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
The technician will assist in the preparation of farm budgets and accounts. This includes supporting financial planning for farm inputs, operations, and maintenance, as well as maintaining accurate financial records.
Another responsibility is assisting in the development and implementation of crop and livestock duties. This includes supporting crop production activities, livestock management, and related farm operations.
The role involves assisting in the preparation of annual farm budgets and accounts, ensuring that farm activities are financially sustainable and aligned with institutional objectives.
The Agriculture Technician will take trainees through practical sessions, demonstrating farming techniques, supervising hands-on activities, and reinforcing theoretical knowledge through practice.
Preparing crop production schedules is part of the role. This ensures that planting, maintenance, and harvesting activities are planned and executed in a timely manner.
The technician will be responsible for keeping accurate farm records, including production data, input usage, livestock records, and other relevant information.
Managing livestock on the farm is another key responsibility. This includes feeding, housing, health monitoring, and general welfare of animals used for training and production.
The Agriculture Technician will carry out any other duties as may be assigned by superiors in support of farm operations and training activities.
Requirements
Diploma in General Agriculture or Farm Management from a recognized institution or any other related field.
At least two years of experience, preferably in a learning institution.
Strong practical skills in general agriculture.
Knowledge of Competency Based Education and Training (CBET).
Computer literacy.
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
DRIVER I (ONE POST)
Advert Reference: SJTTID/BOG/2026/03
Job Group: SJTTID 4
The Driver I position is a support role responsible for providing safe and reliable transport services for the institution. The driver will be entrusted with institutional vehicles and will be expected to ensure their proper use, maintenance, and safety.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Driver I will be responsible for driving institutional vehicles as assigned. This includes transporting staff, students, and goods in accordance with institutional needs and schedules.
The role involves detecting common mechanical faults in assigned vehicles and reporting them promptly to ensure timely maintenance and repair.
Carrying out minor repairs is part of the driver’s responsibilities, within the scope of competence and institutional guidelines.
The driver will maintain work tickets for vehicles assigned, ensuring that all trips, mileage, fuel usage, and related details are accurately recorded.
Ensuring the safety of passengers and goods at all times is a critical responsibility. This includes adherence to traffic laws, defensive driving practices, and institutional transport policies.
Maintaining cleanliness of assigned vehicle or vehicles is also required, ensuring that vehicles are presentable and hygienic at all times.
The Driver I will perform any other duties as may be assigned by superiors in line with institutional transport and logistics needs.
Requirements
Valid driving license class D3.
Passed suitability test for drivers Grade II.
Possession of a PSV badge for institutional use.
At least three years’ experience driving in a learning institution.
First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one week from a recognized institution.
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police.
HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY THERAPY TRAINER (ONE POST)
Advert Reference: SJTTID/BOG/2026/04
Job Group: SJTTID 4
The Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Trainer position is an instructional role responsible for delivering vocational training in hairdressing and beauty therapy. The trainer will be expected to provide structured, learner-centered instruction in line with approved curricula and institutional standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
The trainer will be responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering lessons to all students in assigned classes. This includes developing lesson plans and instructional materials that meet training objectives.
Teaching will be conducted according to the educational needs, abilities, and achievements of individual students and groups. The trainer will adapt instructional methods to support diverse learning needs.
The role involves adopting and working towards the implementation of the school development plan, contributing to institutional growth and quality improvement.
The trainer will assign work to students, correct and mark work carried out, and provide constructive feedback to support learning.
Assessing, recording, and reporting on the development, progress, attainment, and behavior of students is a key responsibility of the role.
The trainer will provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports, and references relating to individual students or groups of students.
Participation in arrangements within an agreed national framework for the appraisal of students’ performance is required.
The trainer will promote the general progress and well-being of individual students, groups of students, or classes entrusted to them.
Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters, further education, and future careers is part of the role. This includes directing students to appropriate sources of expert advice where necessary.
The role includes participating in in-service education and training courses, continuing professional development opportunities, and action research exercises to enhance instructional effectiveness.
Maintaining good order and discipline among students and safeguarding their health and safety at all times is a core responsibility.
The trainer will perform any other duties as may be assigned by superiors in support of training and institutional objectives.
Requirements
Minimum Diploma (Level 6) in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy from a recognized institution.
Diploma in Technical Education from Kenya School of TVET.
Valid TVETA registration number.
At least two years of relevant experience.
Computer literacy.
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements are required to submit their applications online via the provided link, attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and clear scanned copies of academic and professional certificates, national identity card, and other relevant testimonials. All applications should be submitted on or before 23rd January 2026 at 4.00 p.m. East African Time.
In addition to the online submission, hard copy applications should be addressed to:
The Principal / BOG Secretary
St. Joseph’s Technical Institute for the Deaf Nyang’oma
P.O. Box 33 – 40601
Bondo
Email applications and official correspondence may be sent to:
[email protected]
NOTES
St. Joseph’s Technical Institute for the Deaf Nyang’oma is an equal opportunity employer. Persons living with disabilities, women, and individuals from minority groups are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Salary will be based on the St. Joseph’s Technical Institute for the Deaf Board of Governors salary scale.
