The current Kabete National Polytechnic has a rich history that dates back to 1924 when the colonial Government started it as a Native Industry Training Depot. Later it was converted to a recruiting barracks for soldiers during the 2nd World war (1939-1945). After the 2nd World war was over it was reverted into a school for 3 years Trade courses for primary levels (former Std 8). With time and the conversion to a new system of Education Kabete became a National Technical Secondary School with the purpose of admitting Std 7 pupils who excelled in their Std 7 National Exams during the 7-4-2-3 system of Education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking routine carpentry works involving fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance of furniture, fittings, fixtures and other wooden structures;
• Maintaining accurate records and registers relating to the safe use, care, maintenance and accountability of tools, machinery, equipment and materials;
• Interpreting work instructions, technical drawings, plans and job specifications to facilitate the execution of assigned carpentry works;
• Assisting in the measurement, selection, preparation and cutting of materials, as well as the execution and completion of assigned carpentry works;v
• Observing approved work procedures, occupational safety requirements and quality-control standards in the execution of carpentry works, including identifying and reporting defects and additional work requirements;
• Maintaining and updating job cards and records relating to carpentry works, tools, equipment and materials, and reporting any defects, discrepancies or operational challenges;
• Supporting the responsible officer in ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental protection and workplace housekeeping requirements; and
• Undertaking trade-specific carpentry works, including fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance of wooden structures, furniture, fittings and fixtures in accordance with approved technical specifications and quality standards.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Artisan Certificate or Government Trade Test 1, or equivalent qualification in Carpentry and Joinery or a related technical field.
• At least three (3) years of relevant industry experience in a comparable position
• Demonstrated merit, integrity and professional competence, as evidenced by consistent performance, achievement of assigned targets and the ability to deliver results.

• Undertaking routine carpentry works involving fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance of furniture, fittings, fixtures and other wooden structures
• Maintaining accurate records and registers relating to the safe use, care, maintenance and accountability of tools, machinery, equipment and materials
• Interpreting work instructions, technical drawings, plans and job specifications to facilitate the execution of assigned carpentry works
• Assisting in the measurement, selection, preparation and cutting of materials, as well as the execution and completion of assigned carpentry works
• Observing approved work procedures, occupational safety requirements and quality-control standards in the execution of carpentry works, including identifying and reporting defects and additional work requirements
• Maintaining and updating job cards and records relating to carpentry works, tools, equipment and materials, and reporting any defects, discrepancies or operational challenges
• Supporting the responsible officer in ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental protection and workplace housekeeping requirements
• Undertaking trade-specific carpentry works, including fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance of wooden structures, furniture, fittings and fixtures in accordance with approved technical specifications and quality standards

• Carpentry and joinery
• Fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance of furniture, fittings, fixtures and wooden structures
• Interpreting technical drawings, plans and job specifications
• Measuring, selecting, preparing and cutting materials
• Maintaining tools, machinery, equipment and materials
• Occupational health and safety compliance
• Quality control and defect reporting
• Record and job card maintenance

• Artisan Certificate or Government Trade Test 1, or equivalent qualification in Carpentry and Joinery or a related technical field
• Demonstrated merit, integrity and professional competence, as evidenced by consistent performance, achievement of assigned targets and the ability to deliver results