Website: Website http://kplc.co.ke/

  • Industrial Attachment Opportunities (January – March 2021 Intake)

    Industrial Attachment Opportunities (January – March 2021 Intake)

    Categories

    Undergraduate Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTGRAD/21/01
    Diploma Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTDIP/21/01

    In line with the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour Market, Kenya Power is offering continuing Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma students an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and develop key employability skills. The industrial attachment opportunities are available in various departments for a maximum period of three (3) months with effect from January, 2021.

    Requirements

    Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
    Should be a continuing student pursuing a Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution
    Should have a valid introduction letter from the learning institution

    Interested persons should submit their applications online by visiting the Kenya Power website:  http://www.kplc.co.ke under the Public Information tab and Career Opportunities section. Applications should be received not later than 27th December 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

    Apply via :

    www.kplc.co.ke

  • Corporate Communication Officer, Digital Media 


            

            
            Corporate Communications Officer, Public Relations

    Corporate Communication Officer, Digital Media Corporate Communications Officer, Public Relations

    Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1048

    Reporting to Webmaster, under Corporate Communications Department, the Corporate Communication Officer, Digital Media will strengthen the Company’s communications team in maintaining and developing effective internal and external digital communications processes. The job holder will have day-to-day responsibility of maintaining the website(s) and intranet and supporting the delivery of the digital strategy.

    The key tasks & duties for this position are;

    Participating in the development and deployment of creative, always-on digital communications strategy.
    Determining the best digital routes to internal and external audiences.
    Ensuring effectiveness and integrity of all content across the public facing website and intranet.
     Managing day to day editing requirements for the website and intranet.
     Ensuring that digital products such as documents and films are fit for purpose, and adhere to the branding.
     Using insight, research, social media listening tools and analytics to determine and promote meaningful online interactions with users.
    Providing basic project management and technical implementation skills to support the communications team to deliver a range of digital initiatives.
    Ensuring that Government standards for digital content accessibility are followed.
    Reviewing new technologies and keeping at the forefront of developments in digital media communications.
    Ensuring that external digital suppliers working practices are in accord with Company policies.

    Appointment Specification

    Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Media or related field. Diploma in Communication/Journalism/Digital Media will be an added advantage.
    Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Digital PR and Marketing. Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage
    Demonstrable success in developing and implementing a creative internal and external digital communication strategy.
    Demonstrable experience in managing crisis online.
    Strong contacts with bloggers, social media influencers.
    Excellent Communication skills – both written and spoken.
    Experience in online media buying:  Facebook Blue Print Certification or Google Adwords Specialist/Certifications would be an added advantage
    Strong awareness of web usability and accessibility issues. Specialist knowledge of the technical aspects of website development and the environment in which these technologies and methodologies operate.
    Specialist knowledge of the IT software and hardware tools used to store, process, retrieve analyze and present information to website users within and external to the Company. Understanding and experience in using Google analytics or similar package.
    Ability to work on own initiative – especially in identifying opportunities.
    Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload, meet strict deadlines.
    Strong personality and able to interact effectively with stakeholders at various levels. 

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    Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials. Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact, e mail addresses and names and addresses of three (3) referees to be received not later than Wednesday, 18th November 2020.Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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  • General Manager, Business Strategy – Re-Advertisement

    General Manager, Business Strategy – Re-Advertisement

    Description
    Our client, the Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc is a well-established and recognised leader in electricity distribution and retail in the region. KPLC is established as a limited liability company under the Companies Act, Cap 486, Laws of Kenya. The Company’s key mandate is to purchase bulk electricity, supply, distribute and retail electricity to end-user customers throughout Kenya. KPLC is at the forefront of spearheading accomplishment of Vision 2030.
    Kenya Power is seeking to recruit a results driven and highly motivated individual to fill this exciting and challenging position of General Manager, Business Strategy.
    Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, this role will be responsible for developing and coordinating
    implementation of the organisation’s corporate strategic plan.
    Key Responsibilities
    Develop the corporate strategic plan and functional and regional business plans in line with the corporate business strategy;
    Devise appropriate strategies to deliver business objectives and plans;
    Cascade business strategies and plans to all levels of the company;
    Coordinate implementation of the corporate strategic plan including management of the Results Management Office;
    Drive corporate business performance review and recommending necessary interventions;
    Continuously conduct strategic risk assessments and develop and implement strategic risk management plans; and
    Provides assurance that Risk Management processes are in place and are effective to mitigate against current and evolving risks.
    Requirements
    We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities and Arts, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, or related field from a recognised university with not less than 12 years relevant work experience with 5 years in senior management; be a member of a relevant professional body with a valid practicing certificate and be of good standing. A master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
    Benefits
    Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including: Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
    If you believe you possess and can clearly demonstrate your ability in the required relevant criteria for any of the roles above, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, current remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.

    Apply via :

    apply.workable.com

  • Industrial Attachment (May to July 2020 Intake)

    Industrial Attachment (May to July 2020 Intake)

    In line with the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour Market, Kenya Power is offering continuing Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma students an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and develop key employability skills. The industrial attachment opportunities are available in various departments for a maximum period of three (3) months with effect from May, 2020.
    Requirements

    Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
    Should be a continuing student pursuing a Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution
    Should have a valid introduction letter from the learning institution

    Categories

    Undergraduate Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTGRAD/20/02
    Diploma Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTDIP/20/02

  • Diploma Attachment 

Undergraduate Attachment 

Internship – Graduate Electrical Engineering 

Internship – Diploma in Electrical Engineering 

Internship – Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering

    Diploma Attachment Undergraduate Attachment Internship – Graduate Electrical Engineering Internship – Diploma in Electrical Engineering Internship – Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering

    Reference No. KP1/ATTDIP/20/01
    In line with the Government’s initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the labour market, Kenya Power is offering students pursuing bachelor’s degrees and diplomas an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and develop key employability skills. The industrial attachment opportunities are available in various departments for a maximum period of three (3) months with effect from January 2020.

    Requirements

    Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
    Should be a continuing student pursuing a Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution
    Should have a valid introduction letter from the learning institution

    View Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) Salaries

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  • Revenue Collector 

Meter Reader 

Installation Inspector 

Artisan Mates/Artisan/Craftmen 

Drivers 

Power Station Operator

    Revenue Collector Meter Reader Installation Inspector Artisan Mates/Artisan/Craftmen Drivers Power Station Operator

    Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/953
    Job Requirement

    Craft Certificate in Electrical from KNEC or other comparable examining institutions
    KCSE D+ (plus)
    Valid police clearance certificate
    Motor cycle riding skills will be an added advantage

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  • Internship Opportunities (September – November 2019 Intake) 

Industrial Attachment Opportunities (September – November 2019 Intake) 

Research Assistant – Data Collection & Analytics (Kenya Power International)

    Internship Opportunities (September – November 2019 Intake) Industrial Attachment Opportunities (September – November 2019 Intake) Research Assistant – Data Collection & Analytics (Kenya Power International)

    In line with the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour Market, Kenya Power is offering recent Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma graduates an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and develop key employability skills. The internship opportunities are available in various departments for a maximum period of three (3) months with effect from September 2019.
     Requirements

    Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
    Should have graduated with a Degree or Diploma from a recognised institution within the last two (2) years
    Should be a Kenyan Citizen.

    Categories

    Graduate Internships Reference No. KP1/INTGRAD/19/03
    Diploma Internships Reference No. KP1/INTDIP/19/03

     

    Diploma Internships Reference No. KP1/INTDIP/19/03

     

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  • Internship Opportunities (May – July 2019 Intake) 

Industrial Attachment Opportunities (May – July 2019 Intake)

    Internship Opportunities (May – July 2019 Intake) Industrial Attachment Opportunities (May – July 2019 Intake)

    In line with the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour Market, Kenya Power is offering recent Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma graduates an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and develop key employability skills.
    The internship opportunities are available in various departments for a maximum period of three (3) months with effect from May 2019.
    Requirements

    Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
    Should have graduated with a Diploma from a recognized institution within the last two (2) years
    Should be a Kenyan Citizen.

     

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  • Industrial Attachment Opportunities (January – March 2019 Intake) 

Internship Opportunities (January – March 2019 Intake)

    Industrial Attachment Opportunities (January – March 2019 Intake) Internship Opportunities (January – March 2019 Intake)

    In line with the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour Market, Kenya Power is offering continuing Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma students an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and develop key employability skills. The industrial attachment opportunities are available in various departments for a maximum period of three (3) months with effect from January 2019.
    Requirements

    Should be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
    Should be a continuing student pursuing a Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution
    Should have a valid introduction letter from the learning institution

    Categories

    Undergraduate Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTGRAD/19/01
    Diploma Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTDIP/19/01

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  • Principal Pilot 

Chief Pilot

    Principal Pilot Chief Pilot

    Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/940
    Roles
    Reporting to the Chief Pilot, the Principal Pilot will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

    Operating Company helicopter
    Train and qualify in the execution of air-mobile work on transmission lines
    Observing compliance with operating limitations in the helicopter flight manual
    Ensuring helicopter maintenance is carried out in accordance with the maintenance manual to avoid unnecessary grounding of helicopter
    Carrying out appropriate flight tests for timely issuance of certificate of maintenance
    Ensuring compliance with mandatory modifications as required by the manufacturer
    Ensuring helicopter availability for transmission network inspections, system breakdowns and other ground requirements
    Ensuring availability of radio communication at all times between the helicopter, the working tower and ground co-ordinator when on transmission line work
    Ensuring the safety of the helicopter and personnel at all times the helicopter is in operation
    Performing any other duties as may be assigned

    The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a six months’ training in long line referencing to quality
    Job Requirements

    KCSE Grade C or its equivalent. Possession of additional qualifications will be and added advantage
    Commercial Pilots License (CPL)
    Helicopter License
    Five years’ relevant experience with at least 2000 flight hours
    Certificate of Good Conduct
    Good communication and interpersonal skills
    Leadership and team building skills
    IT User skills

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