Vacancy title:
Farm Hand

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Production, Category: Animal Care, Farming & Outdoors, Agricultural Services & Products]

Jobs at:
The Siaya National Polytechnic

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 5 2026

Duty Station:
Siaya | Siaya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Siaya National Polytechnic (TSNP) Is A Public TVET Institution Operating Under the TVET Act No. 29 of 2013 In the State Department of Vocational and Technical Training , Ministry of Education, Kenya. It is Situated in Siaya Town along the Siaya –Rang’ala Road.

Responsibilities

• Planting, weeding and harvesting crops.
• Feeding, watering and caring for livestock.
• Cleaning animal sheds pens and farm environment.
• Operating and maintaining basic farm tools and machinery.
• Sorting, grading and packing harvested produce.
• Repairing and maintaining farm structures.
• Monitoring the health of crops and livestock and reporting any issues.
• Keeping the farm clean, organized, and safe.
• Following farm safety procedures and instructions from supervisors.
• Assisting with general farm maintenance and other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Craft Certificate in General Agriculture
• One who is reliable and of high integrity.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Additional Notes

The Siaya National Polytechnic is committed to implementing the provisions of Chapter 232 (1), (g,h&i) of the Constitution of Kenya by being an Equal Opportunity Employer, thus women, persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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The details of the advertised post can be accessed from the Polytechnic's website www.siayapolytechnic.ac.ke/careers. Further, the Interested applicants possessing the above qualifications are requested to download the Fillable Pdf Application Form, Fill and submit the form together with Application letter addressed to the Chief Principal, Siaya National Polytechnic, detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of relevant Academic certificates, Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, three (3) reference letters and other relevant supporting documents

Shortlisted candidates with qualifications acquired outside Kenya should obtain recognition from Commission for University Education (CUE).

There are two (2) Trainer positions available in the ICT Department. Candidates will be considered separately based on their academic qualifications. One (1) position is reserved for a candidate with a Bachelor's Degree, while the other is reserved for a candidate with a Diploma Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the position that matches their qualifications.

Applications must be received on or before Close of Business on Wednesday, 5th August, 2026.

No application submitted after the deadline will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Any form of direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. N/B. The Siaya National Polytechnic is committed to implementing the provisions of Chapter 232 (1), (g,h&i) of the Constitution of Kenya by being an Equal Opportunity Employer, thus women, persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

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The Chief Principal and the Secretary of the Governing Council,

The Siaya National Polytechnic,

P.O BOX 1087-40600,

SIAYA.

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