Administration and Office SupportContractorEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is recruiting twenty (20) individuals for the position of Housekeeping Assistant III (Vacancy No. 9/26). This is the entry grade for the Housekeeping Assistants cadre, offered on a one (1) year contract of service. Officers appointed to this level will be undergoing on-the-job training and will perform tasks under the guidance of a senior officer.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Scale (CSG 15/ JG 'E'): Ksh. 21,120 x 580 - 21,700 x 640 - 22,340 x 680 - 23,020 - 700 - 23,720 x 780 - 24,500 x 800 - 25,300 x 950 - 26,250 per month.
House Allowance: Kshs. 6,500 per month
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000 per month
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,500 (Once yearly)
Leave Entitlement: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: One (1) year contract
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties at this level include:
Dusting and cleaning rooms and corridors.
Spreading beds.
Washing cleaning materials and equipment.
Replenishing cleaning materials and supplies.
Washing linen.
Washing guest laundry.
Ironing guest laundry and linen.
Ensuring proper storage of all equipment used.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade "D" plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Formal training lasting no less than two (2) months in Housekeeping and or Laundry or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to make their applications by completing One (1) application for PSC form (Revised 2016). The form can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke.
Please Note:
Applicants should STRICTLY submit application for ONE post only.
Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. 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.
Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The State Department is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya's diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of following documents during interviews: National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts.
It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Beware of fraudsters soliciting for bribes from the public while masquerading as Staff of the State Department. The State Department does not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments.
Completed application forms and certified copies of academic and professional certificates should reach:
THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT; MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT; P.O BOX 34188-00100 NAIROBI OR HAND DELIVERED TO KILIMO HOUSE, 2ND FLOOR WING "A" - ROОМ 2- 17 ON OR BEFORE 28TH FEBRUARY, 2026, AT 1700 HRS. EAT
