Assistant Manager, System Control & Market Operations

About

Reporting to the Manager, System Control & Market Operations, this role manages Control Room operations to maintain a safe transmission network configuration and cost-reflective generation dispatch in coordination with interconnected Transmission System Operators. It requires a master's and bachelor's qualification in the specified engineering or related fields, EBK professional registration and practising licence, IEK membership, a leadership course, and 12 years' relevant experience including three years at Principal Engineer level or comparable. Job grade: KET 4 Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable Number of posts: One (1) position Reference: KETRACO/5/1C/40/247/VOL I - B (11/2026) Duty station: KAWI Complex, 4th Floor, Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road, Nairobi

How to apply

Submit the application via the joblink posted on the KETRACO website, clearly indicating the position applied for and vacancy Reference No. as the subject heading. Provide a signed application letter; a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees; copies of academic and professional certificates; and a copy of National Identification Card or Passport. Hard copies shall not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Forging necessary linkages with other departments and external stakeholders e.g Generators, Transmission Operators (TOs);
• Managing the operations of the Transmission Operators (TOs) for safe and efficient implementation of operational protocols, procedures and agreements holding from time to time;
• Proposing divisional budget requirements to the Senior Manager;
• Ensuring prudent utilization of divisional budget allocation;
• Supporting sectoral electrical energy supply policy formulation;
• Participating in operational fora/meetings with related stakeholders;
• Participating in the Central safety authorization panel as a member;
• Participating in formulation and review of electrical safety training curriculum and rules;
• Reviewing standards, norms and procedures for System operations;
• Ensuring compliance with Kenya National Transmission Grid Code & EAPP Interconnection Code during real-time system operation;
• Taking responsibility for all manoeuvres on the transmission grid;
• Developing and proposing training requirements for engineers in the division;
• Setting and monitoring performance targets for the division;
• Supervising power dispatch and system operations to ensure reliable and quality bulk power supply;
• Coordinating the execution of all approved generation and transmission equipment maintenance requests;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Full member with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) and in good standing.
• A valid practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Engineer or in a comparable position.