Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An Engineer at this level will work under the guidance of a designated supervisor. Duties and responsibilities entail:

       I.         Developing preliminary designs and preparing working drawings for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of roads and highway structures;

     II.         Taking part in supervising roads works;

    III.         Taking part undertaking quality assurance, technical, performance and road safety audits and assessments;

   IV.         Preparing quantity take-off sheets,    cost estimates and tender documentation for roads works;

     V.         Taking part in implementation of road safety engineering programs and risk management activities;

   VI.         Taking part in  feasibility studies and environmental social            impact assessment to determine viability for development of roads infrastructure;

  VII.         Collecting and collating data for scoping and research: and

VIII.         Compiling and collating data pertaining to road works and inventory.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade. a candidate must have:

       I.         Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

     II.         Registration by Engineers Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer: and

    III.         Proficiency in computer applications

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified persons are requested to fill the Online application form accessible  from Machakos County website: http://machakos.go.ke/jobs or Machakos County Public Service Board Portal: http://jobs.machakos.go.ke/jobs It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.

Note that all applications must be submitted electronically.

Applicants should upload certified scanned copies of their academic certificates, professional Certificates from tertiary institutions and National Identification Cards.

Applications must be received on or before 16^th April 2026 by 5:00 P.M. Any applications tendered later than the above date and time will not be able to upload.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to Produce originals of their National identity Cards, academic and professional certificates, and transcripts during interviews. Candidates with foreign Qualifications should get clearance from the Commission for University Education (CUE). It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Note: Successful Candidates:

Successful candidates will be required to obtain the following documents and present them to the Machakos County Public Service Board: -

·            Tax compliance certificate from KRA

·            Clearance certificate from HELB

·            Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

·            Certificate of good conduct (DCI)

·            Credit Reference Bureau Clearance

County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

THE SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

MACHAKOS COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,

PO BOX 603-90100 MACHAKOS