- The Department of Highways and Transportation has revealed 172 available positions categorized under job group CSG 15.
- Qualified individuals are required to complete the PSC2 (Revised 2016) application form, which can be found on the PSC website.
- The ministry stated that applications need to be sent by mail or handed in directly at the State Department for Roads offices prior to the deadline.
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The Department of Transportation and Roads, under the Ministry of Roads and Transport, has declared 172 available positions.
The department is focusing on technical and support positions in different categories as part of the government's initiative to improve service provision in the infrastructure field.
As per a job posting released by the ministry, the available positions span from housekeeping and security roles to skilled craftsmanship jobs.
Positions available at the Ministry of Transportation
- Assistant Housekeeper II – 13 positions
- Third-Class Driver Instructor / KIHBT – 7 positions
- Third-Level Plant Operator Instructor / KIHBT – 8 positions
- Assistant Housekeeper III – 6 positions
- Cook III – 23 entries
- Waiter Assistant III – 5 positions
- Skilled Electrician (General Power) III – 3 Positions
- Skilled Worker (Automotive Electrician Mechanic) III – 1 Position
- Skilled Mechanic III – 6 Positions
- Artisan Mechanical III – 4 posts
- Craftsman (Plumber) III – 16 Positions
- Artisan (Building) III – 4 posts
- Craftsman (Carpenter) III – 5 positions
- Craftsman (spray painter) III – 16 posts
- Skilled Worker (Body Repairer) III – 4 Positions
- Professional Upholsterer III – 5 positions
- Third-level plant operator – 11 positions
- Driver (light and heavy commercial) III – 12 positions
- Security Officer III – 23 posts
How to submit an application for positions within the Department of Transportation
Every role has been categorized under the job group CSG 15 and is available to eligible candidates who fulfill the particular requirements set forth by the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Candidates must complete a PSC2 (Revised 2016) application form, available for download on the PSC website.
All applications should be submitted either via mail to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Roads, P.O. Box 30260-00100 Nairobi, or delivered in person to the State Department for Roads Human Resource Management Registry, situated on the 5th floor of Transcom House, by August 2, 2025.
The government has urged all qualified Kenyans to submit their applications.
Are there open positions available at SHA?
In other developments, the Social Health Authority (SHA) has revealed 64 open positions to boost and reinforce its ability to provide services in line with the Social Health Insurance Act 2023.
As per the job posting, the available positions span various departments, covering roles such as directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and senior officers.
SHA mentioned that selected candidates will also need to provide a certificate of good conduct and other pertinent references throughout the hiring procedure.
Eligible candidates may apply online through the SHA website or submit their applications in person at the SHA Board offices, addressed to the board chairperson, with the deadline being 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
SHA highlighted that it operates as a fair opportunity employer dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and cautioned that engaging in solicitation or providing incorrect details will result in immediate elimination.