The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a 100% state-owned corporation incorporated on 2nd December, 2008 under the Company’s Act, Cap 486 as a State Corporation pursuant to the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on Energy.

Job purpose

To ensure optimal power dispatch using economic merit order in the National Power Grid and regional interconnectors while guaranteeing power system operational safety, minimum energy losses, system stability and reliability.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Master’s degree in electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Full member with the Institution of Engineer of Kenya (IEK) and in good standing;
• A valid practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Manager, Engineering Services or in a comparable position.

• Ensure optimal power dispatch using economic merit order in the National Power Grid and regional interconnectors while guaranteeing power system operational safety, minimum energy losses, system stability and reliability.

• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
• Full member with the Institution of Engineer of Kenya (IEK) and in good standing
• A valid practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

• Master’s degree in electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution