Manager, System Control & Market Operations

About

Reporting to the General Manager, Transmission Network Management, the role ensures optimal power dispatch using economic merit order in the National Power Grid and regional interconnectors while guaranteeing operational safety, minimum energy losses, stability and reliability. It requires a relevant master's and bachelor's degree, EBK professional registration and practising licence, IEK membership, a leadership course, and 15 years' relevant experience including three years at Assistant Manager level or comparable. Job grade: KET 3 Terms of service: Permanent & pensionable Number of posts: One (1) position Reference: KETRACO/5/1C/40/244/VOL I - B (11/2026)

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. Hard copies shall not be considered. 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on strategic matters relating to power market operations, system control and national grid management.
• Approve and coordinate maintenance planning for generation interfaces, transmission lines and substations to sustain grid availability, reliability and stability.
• Coordinate execution of National System Control Centre operations and Directorate work plans to support secure and efficient grid operations.
• Coordinate power market operations and related activities to support optimal dispatch, balancing and electricity trading.
• Coordinate commissioning and integration of generation plants, transmission lines and substations into the national grid in line with operational requirements.
• Direct system fault analysis, evaluation and reporting to relevant agencies to enhance system reliability and continuous improvement.
• Uphold compliance with the Kenya National Transmission Grid Code (KNTGC) and other applicable operational and regulatory standards.
• Facilitate timely and effective information dissemination to operational stakeholders and relevant agencies to enhance national grid situational awareness.
• Direct execution of planned and unplanned outages in accordance with system requirements, safety standards and operational protocols.
• Coordinate development and submission of system control and market operations reports to the regulator and other relevant agencies.
• Integrate operational requirements into transmission system design and reinforcement projects in liaison with relevant Directorates.
• Align system control and market operation agreements with national grid resilience, integrity and performance objectives.
• Uphold occupational health and safety standards in system control and market operations.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of periodic regulatory compliance reports in line with statutory obligations.
• Drive development, review and update of legal, regulatory and policy frameworks governing market operations and energy trading.

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 Engineer 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 fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Manager, Engineering Services or in a comparable position.