Vacancy title:
Youth Polytechnic Instructor III- Motor Vehicle Mechanic

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Education, Engineering / Technical, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kirinyaga

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 29 2026

Duty Station:
Kirinyaga | Kirinyaga

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Kirinyaga County borders Nyeri County, Murang’a County and Embu County.It covers an area of 1,478.1 square kilometers. The county lies between 1,158 metres and 5,380 metres above sea level in the South and at the Peak of Mt. Kenya respectively. Mt. Kenya which lies on the northern side greatly influences the landscape of the county as well as other ...

Responsibilities or duties

The instructors will report to the Principal of the Vocational Training Centre and be responsible for;

• Developing schemes of work, lesson plans and give lecture notes;
• Strict adherence to curriculum in instructing learners in the course/trade area;
• Preparing internal exams and carrying out continuous assessment;
• Supervising and assessing trainee(s)n in the learning area;
• Preparing trainees for external exams by providing practical technical skills as required for effective competency acquisition;
• Carrying out examination and competency-based assessment;
• Ensuring learners participate in co-curricular activities;
• Maintaining tools and equipment;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Minimum Diploma in the relevant technical area from a recognized institution;
• Have a Certificate in Pedagogy (Teaching Strategies);
• Relevant teaching experience of at least one (1) year will have an added advantage;
• Demonstrate professional competence in the technical area;
• Knowledge in ICT will be an added advantage;
• Be registered by Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) as a trainer.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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NOTE

Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.

Salary and benefits attached to these posts are as per the guidelines by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply online using the County Public Service Board website: cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke ON OR BEFORE MIDNIGHT OF FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2026.

NB: HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Successful candidates shall be required to provide clearances and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below.

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

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