Vacancy title:
Assistant Office Administrator III

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

Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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Responsibilities or duties

Taking oral dictation;

Word and data processing;

Managing e-office;

Ensuring security of office records, documents and equipment;

Maintaining an up to date filling system in the office;

Operating office equipment;

Managing office protocol;

Managing office petty cash;

Handling telephone calls and appointments;

Supervising office cleanliness; and

Undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

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

Be a Citizen of Kenya;

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C- (Minus) with at least C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili Language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC);

OR

Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES &GC) from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subject:

• Typewriting III (50 w.p.m)/Computerized Document Processing III;
• Shorthand II (80 w.p.m);
• Business English II/Communications I;
• Office Practice II;
• Secretarial Duties II;
• Commerce II;
• Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and

Experience needed

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

Please Note:

• The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
• Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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