The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced multiple employment opportunities under the State Department for Correctional Services and the State Department for Roads. The vacancies are open to qualified candidates seeking to build careers in Kenya’s public service through permanent and pensionable appointments.
The advertised positions span operational, technical, instructional, and support service roles. Opportunities are available for individuals with skills in cooking, housekeeping, security, artisan trades, driver instruction, and plant operator instruction.
These positions offer successful applicants an opportunity to contribute to efficient public service delivery while working within key government institutions responsible for correctional services and road sector capacity development.
The vacancies are outlined below.
1. Cook III
- Reference Number: D85/2026
- Department: State Department for Correctional Services
- Job Grade: E (CSG 15)
- Number of Vacancies: 18
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Cook III will be responsible for preparing meals and supporting food service operations within correctional institutions. The role focuses on ensuring that meals are prepared safely, hygienically, and in accordance with approved standards while maintaining cleanliness within food preparation areas.
The officer may be assigned duties that include:
- Preparing and cooking meals according to approved menus.
- Assisting in meal planning and food preparation schedules.
- Receiving, sorting, and storing food supplies appropriately.
- Ensuring proper hygiene and sanitation standards in kitchens.
- Cleaning cooking equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas.
- Monitoring proper use of kitchen equipment and facilities.
- Assisting in maintaining food stock records.
- Supporting safe food handling practices.
- Ensuring compliance with public health and safety regulations.
- Performing any other duties assigned by supervisors.
2. Housekeeping Assistant III
- Reference Number: D86/2026
- Department: State Department for Correctional Services
- Job Grade: E (AA Scale)
- Number of Vacancies: 5
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Housekeeping Assistant III will provide housekeeping support services aimed at maintaining clean, safe, and orderly living and working environments within correctional institutions.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Cleaning offices, residential areas, corridors, and other designated facilities.
- Dusting, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing assigned areas.
- Making beds and maintaining accommodation standards where applicable.
- Washing and maintaining linen and related materials.
- Ensuring proper disposal of waste.
- Maintaining housekeeping equipment and cleaning materials.
- Reporting maintenance requirements and damaged facilities.
- Supporting infection prevention and hygiene standards.
- Assisting in inventory management of housekeeping supplies.
- Performing any other assigned housekeeping duties.
3. Security Warden II
- Reference Number: D87/2026
- Department: State Department for Correctional Services
- Job Grade: E
- Number of Vacancies: 25
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Security Warden II will support security operations within correctional facilities by maintaining order, ensuring safety, and assisting in the supervision of inmates while safeguarding government property.
The officer’s responsibilities may include:
- Maintaining security within assigned correctional facilities.
- Supervising inmates during daily routines and rehabilitation activities.
- Conducting regular patrols and security inspections.
- Monitoring movement within designated security zones.
- Preventing escapes and maintaining institutional discipline.
- Responding to security incidents and emergencies.
- Enforcing institutional rules and regulations.
- Preparing security occurrence reports.
- Safeguarding government property and equipment.
- Assisting senior officers in implementing correctional programmes.
- Performing any other lawful duties assigned.
4. Artisan III
- Reference Number: D88/2026
- Department: State Department for Correctional Services
- Job Grade: E
- Number of Vacancies: 19
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Artisan III will provide technical maintenance and repair services to ensure government buildings, utilities, equipment, and facilities remain functional and safe.
Depending on the assigned trade, duties may include:
- Carrying out repair and maintenance work.
- Installing and servicing equipment and facilities.
- Conducting routine inspections.
- Diagnosing technical faults.
- Performing preventive maintenance activities.
- Using tools and equipment safely.
- Maintaining maintenance records.
- Reporting defective equipment.
- Assisting in renovation and improvement projects.
- Ensuring compliance with occupational safety standards.
- Performing any other duties assigned within the relevant trade.
5. Driver Instructor III
- Reference Number: D40/2026
- Department: State Department for Roads
- Job Grade: CSG 13
- Number of Vacancies: 7
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Driver Instructor III will support the training and assessment of drivers by providing practical and theoretical instruction aimed at improving road safety, vehicle handling, and compliance with traffic regulations.
Responsibilities may include:
- Conducting practical driving lessons.
- Delivering classroom instruction on road safety.
- Demonstrating safe driving techniques.
- Assessing trainee driving performance.
- Maintaining training vehicles in roadworthy condition.
- Preparing training schedules and lesson plans.
- Evaluating learner progress.
- Promoting defensive driving practices.
- Maintaining training records.
- Assisting in driver testing and certification processes.
- Performing any other related duties assigned.
6. Plant Operator Instructor III
- Reference Number: D41/2026
- Department: State Department for Roads
- Job Grade: CSG 13
- Number of Vacancies: 8
- Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Plant Operator Instructor III will participate in the training of plant operators by providing both practical and theoretical instruction on the operation, maintenance, and safe handling of heavy construction equipment.
The successful officer may undertake duties such as:
- Conducting practical plant operation training.
- Delivering classroom instruction on equipment operation.
- Demonstrating safe operating procedures.
- Assessing trainee competence.
- Supervising practical training sessions.
- Ensuring training equipment is properly maintained.
- Preparing instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Monitoring compliance with occupational safety requirements.
- Maintaining trainee performance records.
- Supporting continuous improvement of training programmes.
- Performing any other duties assigned by supervisors.
Application Deadline
Applications for the positions under the State Department for Roads must be submitted on or before 30th June 2026.
Applications for the positions under the State Department for Correctional Services must be submitted on or before 3rd August 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Public Service Commission recruitment portal before the respective application deadlines.
