Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
I. Taking part in supervising road works:
II. Taking part in preparing detailed design and working drawings for construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of all roads and highway structures:
III. Taking part in quality assurance technical, performance and road safety audits and preparing draft reports:
IV. Taking part in implementation of road safety engineering programs and risk management activities:
V. Taking part in feasibility studies to determine viability for development of roads, infrastructure projects and environmental, social impact assessment;
VI. Taking part in pavement evaluation and structural integrity surveys on existing roads;
VII. Drafting tender documents and carrying out cost estimates for road works:
VIII. Compiling and analyzing data on ongoing and completed road projects and preparing data progress reports; and
IX.
Compiling and collating data pertaining to road works and inventory.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
I. Served for a minimum period of six (6) years, three (3) years in the grade of Engineer I (Roads) or in an equivalent and relevant position:
II. Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering. or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution:
III. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
IV. Registration by Engineers Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer:
V. Proficiency in computer applications; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified persons are requested to fill the Online application form accessible from Machakos County website: http://machakos.go.ke/jobs or Machakos County Public Service Board Portal: http://jobs.machakos.go.ke/jobs It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
Note that all applications must be submitted electronically.
Applicants should upload certified scanned copies of their academic certificates, professional Certificates from tertiary institutions and National Identification Cards.
Applications must be received on or before 16th April 2026 by 5:00 P.M. Any applications tendered later than the above date and time will not be able to upload.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to Produce originals of their National identity Cards, academic and professional certificates, and transcripts during interviews. Candidates with foreign Qualifications should get clearance from the Commission for University Education (CUE). It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Note: Successful Candidates:
Successful candidates will be required to obtain the following documents and present them to the Machakos County Public Service Board: -
· Tax compliance certificate from KRA
· Clearance certificate from HELB
· Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
· Certificate of good conduct (DCI)
· Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
THE SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MACHAKOS COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,
PO BOX 603-90100 MACHAKOS