Has it been your career dream to impact Kenya’s energy future? KETRACO recruitment 2025/2026 is presenting recent graduates, skilled technicians, and experienced hires the opportunity to contribute their quota while getting the best remuneration possible.
As a State Corporation, the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) was officially commenced operation in 2008 and since then have been responsible for the planning, designing, constructing and maintenance of high voltage electricity transmission grid thereby ensuring steady power supply for residence.
In this article, we’ll show you everything you must know concerning KETRACO recruitment process, from vacancies available, eligibility requirements, dates/deadline, to application method so you can step into the recruitment phases more confidence and fully informed.
Why Should You Join Us?
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has multiple career opportunities that would possible suite you. We believe in nurturing employees to ensure they reach their full potentials (skills and talents).
This is achieve through the continuous upgrade training, knowledge building and insight from diverse experts. With a diverse but inclusive workforce, we accept, value and recognize everyone’s effort.
By joining us, you’re ready not just to help KETRACO fulfill it mandate of quality customer service but to improve the well-being of humanity and impact society for the better.
KETRACO Jobs in Kenya 2025/2026
- Senior Legal Officer, Litigation and Prosecution
- Senior Officer, Project Planning & Economic Regulation
- Senior Officer, Supply Chain Management
- Senior Legal Officer, Commercial & Compliance Services
- Senior Engineer, Power Dispatch
- Manager, Electrical Design
- Manager, Transmission Lines
- Manager, Real Time Operations
- Senior Manager, Transmission System Planning
- Graduate Engineer, Civil & Structural Design
Note: Throughout Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited recruitment process, no applicant shall be required to make payment in respect of the application form as it is free of charge. Report anyone or entity who might attempt to lure you.
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General Requirements for KETRACO Recruitment 2025
Below are the key criteria that gets across all vacancies. Faulting any could result in automatic disqualification.
- Nationality: First and foremost, applicants of KETRACO career opportunities must hail from Kenya and currently possess a valid National Identity Card or passport.
- Entry Age: Overall, applicant should not be below 18 years of age or above 35 years.
- KCSE Certificate: Applicant must have a D+ (plain) mean grade in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or equivalent qualification. Note this must include English and Kiswahili languages.
- Personal Competence: Applicant should be able to cope in a multicultural work environment, should possess good interpersonal communication skill, and be proficient in relevant computer packages.
Qualifications for KETRACO Job Vacancies 2025/2026
Before you submit application for Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited recruitment, it’s necessary to confirm you met the required qualification for your desired position.
1. Senior Legal Officer, Litigation & Prosecution
- Applicant interested in this position must have completed a Law degree programme from an accredited and recognized institution.
- Applicant must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and hold a valid practicing license issued by Law Society of Kenya where he or she must also be a member.
- Holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from relevant institution is necessary.
- A put together six (6) years minimum work experience is required.
- Professional course training for managerial or supervisory post is mandatory.
2. Senior Officer, Project Planning & Economic Regulation
- Ideal candidate for this role must have a Degree in either Economics, Project Planning or equivalent discipline.
- Attending an Economic/Utility regulation course for a minimum of ten (10) days is mandatory.
- At least six (6) years’ work experience is required.
3. Senior Officer, Supply Chain Management
- Successful candidate shall oversee relevant procurement of specialized project contracts to ensure timely and qualitative deliver of transmission infrastructures.
- To qualify, applicant must be a graduate of Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a close discipline.
- Active membership with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing (CIPS) is mandatory.
- Current practicing license from any of these body is mandatory.
- This role requires that applicant should possess a minimum of 6 years work experience.
4. Manager, Electrical Design
- Suitable candidate is one with a Masters and Bachelor Degree in either Electrical engineering or a related course.
- Certification must be an accredited and recognized institution.
- Applicant must be a registered member of Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) and Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) etc.
- Six (6) of more years of relevant work experience would be an advantage.
5. Manager, Transmission Lines
- Applicant must have graduate and post-graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering.
- Should be a registered and recognized professional engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) and IEK.
- This is a delegate position, as such a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience is required.
How to Apply for KETRACO Recruitment 2025/2026
You can either submit application on or offline by taking the steps below.
1. Online Application Method
- Visit KETRACO official website www.ketraco.co.ke
- Go to about us, select career opportunities
- Scroll to see list of available vacancies
- Click on your desired position
- Click the apply now button to access the application form
- Fill out the Google form judiciously and attach required documents
- We recommend you cross-check information inputted
- Then submit application
When attaching documents/certificates, confirm their original and in line with specified document type and size.
2. Offline Application Method
Write an application letter and append signature, attach to it a detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, put them in a sealed envelope and send to:
- The Managing Director
- Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited
- KAWI Complex, 4th Floor
- Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road
- P.O.Box 34942 – 00100
- Nairobi.
Take note of the following:
- Successful applicants shall present the original copy of HELB, DCI, KRA, EACC, CRB clearance certificates.
- Applying for more than one (1) position will result to instant disqualification.
- Seeking favouritism (canvassing) will disqualify you off the recruitment process.
- Providing false documents during or after application shall be considered criminal offence.
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited recruitment 2025/2026 is open to all eligible Kenyans including persons with disability, marginalized, minority etc.
KETRACO Jobs 2025 Application Deadline
Applications for Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) recruitment 2025 shall be closed on 17th March, 2025 by 5.00pm precisely EAT. Candidates who do not submit application either online or offline shall not be considered.
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