Vacancy title:
Assistant Director, Probation

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government, Protective Services]

Jobs at:
Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 13 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has invited applications from qualified persons for a wide range of vacant positions in Kenya’s public service. The recruitment exercise covers senior and entry-level opportunities in public universities, ministries, state departments and other government offices. The vacancies provide opportunities across several professional areas, including university leadership, Cabinet Affairs, correctional services, co-operative development, climate change, forestry, gender, social development, human resource management, mining, maritime affairs, legal services, petroleum and related technical fields. According to the vacancy notice, the available positions range from senior leadership appointments such as Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Commissioner, Directors and Senior Deputy Solicitor General to entry-level positions such as Programme Officer II, Petroleum Officer II, Petroleum Technologist III and Laboratory Technologist III. Applicants should pay close attention to the vacancy number, employing institution or government department, grade and number of vacancies attached to each position. The specific duties, requirements and mode of application for individual posts are provided through the Public Service Commission’s recruitment information.

Responsibilities or duties

The State Department responsible for Correctional Services has two vacancies for Assistant Director, Probation.

Qualifications or requirements

The positions are classified at CSG 7. Candidates should refer to the full advertisement for the detailed responsibilities, requirements and application instructions applicable to the probation function.

Experience needed

Applicants should ensure that they: Identify the correct position and corresponding vacancy number. Review the complete job description and requirements before applying. Follow the application procedure specified by the Public Service Commission. Provide the information and supporting documentation required for the particular vacancy. Submit their applications early enough to avoid missing the deadline. Ensure applications are received no later than 13 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EAT.

Any other provided details

The Commission states that details of the posts and the mode of application can be accessed through its official website.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants should access the detailed job descriptions and official mode of application through the Public Service Commission recruitment information. Each candidate should carefully confirm the requirements applicable to the specific vacancy before completing an application.

All applications must be received on or before 13 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EAT.

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