Vacancy title:
Assistant Polytechnic Instructor III - Building and Construction

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Education, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kakamega

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 11 2026

Duty Station:
Kakamega | Kakamega

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview),

This is the entry grade for the County Polytechnic Instructors cadre. Instructors at this level will work under the guidance of a County Polytechnic Principal.

Responsibilities or duties,

Specific duties and responsibilities shall include: -

• Instruct in areas of specialization in accordance with the syllabus;
• Prepare and maintain schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, teaching and learning materials and trainee records;
• Carry out trainee assessment in class and on attachment;
• Coordinate storage, care, maintenance and proper usage of teaching and learning materials, tools and equipment;
• Conduct co- curricular activities for trainees;
• Maintain trainee discipline through guiding and counseling; and
• Induct and supervise the newly deployed Instructors.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills),

For direct appointment to this grade, an instructor must have:

• Diploma in any of the following technical disciplines: -
  • Building and Construction;
  • Clothing or Fashion Design and Textile Technology;
  • Automotive Engineering;
  • Food Technology or Food and Beverage Management;
  • Agribusiness; and
  • Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy.
• Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery will be an added advantage for candidates with a Diploma in Building and Construction;
• Training in Pedagogical Skills; and
• Registered by Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).

Experience needed,

None specified.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes).

The Department of Education, Science and Technology has vacancies for Assistant Polytechnic Instructors in the following specialty areas.

The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer and women, persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) DOES NOT use Agents nor charge ANY FEE at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

All applicants should click on the Our Job Offers Option on the County Website, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 at 11.59 P.M.

N/B: No hard copy or sent applications to the Board's official will be accepted.

Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.

During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: -

• National Identity Card; and
• Academic and Professional Certificates.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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