Vacancy title:
Director Transport And Mechanical Services

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Science & Engineering, Transportation & Logistics, Civil & Government, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kisumu

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 15 2026

Duty Station:
Kisumu | Kisumu

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

County Government of Kisumu invites applications from suitably qualified, motivated and pro- active individuals to fill vacancies in the following position: Director Transport And Mechanical Services, Job Group 'R'

Duties And Responsibilities

• Directing activities related to dispatching, routing and tracking transportation vehicles and equipment Plant for optimum service;
• Directing the planning, organization and management of the staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with Department requirements and overall mission and vision of the County Government of Kisumu;
• Developing and ensuring implementation of policies and procedures and enforce implementation of schedule and policy change;
• Monitoring spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budget;
• Directing activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to plant equipment, vehicle, and facilities;
• Conducting investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures within the County Government of Kisumu;
• Negotiating and authorizing contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfillment;
• Ensuring fleet availability to meet all requests by scheduling, forecasting and surveying current user trend;
• Overseeing routine and ad hoc maintenance, and ensure schedule fleet management.

Requirements For Appointments

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Cumulative service period of ten (10) relevant years' work experience, three (3) of which should have been at senior management;
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Additional Notes

Those with foreign Degrees should have them authenticated by Commission for University Education (CUE). In addition, during the interview, they will be required to submit their academic certificates authenticated by the issuing institutions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOARD WILL ONLY CONTACT YOU FROM THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 0725881640. This applies to all communications with job applicants.

Chapter 6 requirements will only be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Kisumu County Public Service Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer, the minority, marginalized groups and Persons with Disabilities who meets the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply.

No Fees Charged

The Board does not charge any fees for interviews and processing of applications.

Shortlisted Candidates Only

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

The candidates should apply by downloading and filling application for employment form available on Application Link:https://cpsb.kisumu.go.ke/index.php/download/application-for-employment-form/ to be filled and submitted together with copies of certified academic and professional certificates. All applications should be physically delivered in a sealed envelope to Kisumu County Public Service Board offices indicating the position applied for on top of the envelope on or before 15^th May 2026 at 5.00p.m

Those with foreign Degrees should have them authenticated by Commission for University Education (CUE). In addition, during the interview, they will be required to submit their academic certificates authenticated by the issuing institutions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOARD WILL ONLY CONTACT YOU FROM THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 0725881640. This applies to all communications with job applicants.

Chapter 6 requirements will only be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.

DISCLAIMER:

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Kisumu County Public Service Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer, the minority, marginalized groups and Persons with Disabilities who meets the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply.

The Board does not charge any fees for interviews and processing of applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Board Secretary/Ceo

Kisumu County Public Service Board

P.O.Box 7792- 40- 100,

Kisumu

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