Ministry Announces Job Opportunities For Youth: How To Apply

by Dennis Kamau on Tuesday, 28 September 2021 - 11:15 am

People advertising their expertise in the streets in the hope of getting clients.

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The Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday, September 28, job opportunities for young Kenyans.

The ministry announced a statement, saying they are an equal opportunity employer, targeting Kenyans graduating from universities and colleges.

“Applications are invited for the following posts in the Ministry of Defence,” read part of the statement in part.

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the unemployment rate stands at 7.2 per cent as of September 2020.

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) during a past recruitment in 2019.

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They have announced a total of 691 job posts, focusing mainly on the technical skills of those interested.

Job Posts With No of Vacancies

The reported job posts are:

1. 15 positions for Artisan Plumber III.

2. 15 positions for Artisan Spray Painter III.

3. 15 positions for Artisan Panel Beater III.

4. 15 positions for Artisan Welder III.

5. 10 positions for Artisan Carpenter III.

6. 15 positions for Artisan Fitter General III.

7. 15 positions for Artisan Electrical III (Building).

8. 100 positions for Motor Vehicle Mechanic III.

9. 50 positions for Motor Vehicle Electrician III.

10.6 positions for Safety Equipment Technician III.

11.5 positions for Aircraft Surface Technician III.

12.70 positions for Clerical Officer III.

13.10 positions for Waiter Assistant III.

14.50 positions for Cook III.

15.100 positions for Tailor III.

16.200 positions for Senior Staff/Sanitary Cleaner.

How To Apply:

Interested applicants must make their applications by obtaining one PSC2(Revised 2016) form on the Public Service Commission website.

They are then to physically submit the form with copies of the National Identity Card, relevant certificates, and testimonials to Ulinzi House.

They can address their applications documents to the Cabinet Secretary-Ministry of Defence, PO BOX 40668-0100 Nairobi for those unable to hand-deliver, with the final date for application being October 18.

The defence ministry cautions the public from canvassing, leading to direct disqualifications while encouraging those from the National Youth Service to apply.

“Applicants should not give money to anybody purporting to be in a position to help whatsoever,” the defence ministry warned.