Vacancy title:
Plant Operator III

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Civil & Government, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products]

Jobs at:
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, February 28 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Overview

The mandate of the Ministry is to ensure 100% Food and Nutrition Security and to improve the livelihoods of rural Kenyans by transforming the sector to be competitive, commercially oriented and responsive to the economic needs of the country. The Ministry has been restructured severally over the years and is currently comprised of four State D...

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for Plant Operators. Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail operating machines of 'difficult rating' C; assisting machine attendants in identifying possible breakdowns; liaising with mechanics for servicing; making daily and weekly oil checks; and maintaining the cleanliness of the plants.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade 'D' Plain or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• have passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operator Grade III;
• possess a valid driving license free from current endorsements machine (s) that one maybe required to operate;
• be able to operate at least two (2) Plants of 'difficult rating' C; for class (es) of
• attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or the Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are required to make their applications by completing One (1) application for PSC form (Revised 2016). The form can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke.

Please Note:

• Applicants should STRICTLY submit application for ONE post only.
• Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. 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.
• Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The State Department is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya's diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of following documents during interviews: National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Beware of fraudsters soliciting for bribes from the public while masquerading as Staff of the State Department. The State Department does not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments.

Completed application forms and certified copies of academic and professional certificates should reach;

THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, STATEDEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT; MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT; P.O BOX 34188-00100 NAIROBI OR HAND DELIVERED TO KILIMO HOUSE, 2ND FLOOR WING "A" -ROОМ 2- 17 ON OR BEFORE 28TH FEBRUARY, 2026, AT 1700 HRS. EAT

HON.Lest JONATHAN M. MUEKE, CBS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

Copy to: Cabinet secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

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