Job Description
The Public Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified, motivated, and service-oriented professionals for the position of Instructor III across multiple technical training disciplines. A total of twenty (20) vacancies are available in various specialization areas, including Catering and Hospitality Management (4), Clothing Technology/Textile (2), Tannery and Leather Works (2), Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy/Cosmetology (4), Welding and Fabrication (3), Building and Civil Engineering (2), Plumbing (2), and Carpentry and Joinery (1). These appointments offer an excellent opportunity for passionate educators to contribute to Kenya's technical and vocational education sector by equipping trainees with practical competencies, professional ethics, and industry-relevant knowledge.
The successful candidates will become part of an institution committed to producing skilled graduates capable of supporting national economic growth through innovation, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and technical excellence. Working within a structured learning environment, Instructor III officers will deliver competency-based education that combines classroom instruction with extensive practical demonstrations, laboratory sessions, workshops, and project-based learning. They will actively participate in curriculum implementation while ensuring that learners acquire the practical abilities required by employers and the evolving labour market.
This position provides an opportunity to shape future technicians, artisans, and professionals by delivering engaging lessons, preparing learning resources, and creating a positive learning environment that encourages creativity, safety, discipline, and continuous improvement. Instructors will collaborate with fellow trainers, departmental heads, industry partners, and institutional management to enhance training quality and maintain high academic standards. They will also contribute to institutional research initiatives, practical assessments, and continuous improvement of teaching methodologies.
The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise within the relevant specialization together with the ability to communicate concepts clearly to learners from diverse educational backgrounds. Successful applicants should demonstrate professionalism, integrity, commitment to learner development, excellent interpersonal skills, and a willingness to embrace modern instructional technologies. They should also appreciate the importance of practical training in preparing graduates for employment, self-employment, and entrepreneurship.
This permanent and pensionable appointment offers an attractive government remuneration package together with opportunities for career progression, continuous professional development, and participation in national skills development programmes. Individuals who are passionate about technical education and committed to nurturing future professionals are encouraged to submit their applications. The institution values excellence, accountability, innovation, teamwork, diversity, and high standards of public service while providing a supportive environment where trainers can grow professionally and make a lasting contribution to technical education in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality theoretical and practical instruction in the assigned technical specialization.
- Prepare comprehensive lesson plans aligned with approved competency-based curricula.
- Develop detailed schemes of work for every teaching term.
- Design effective teaching aids that improve learner understanding.
- Prepare workshop demonstrations and laboratory practical sessions.
- Conduct classroom lessons using learner-centred instructional approaches.
- Guide trainees during practical exercises and technical demonstrations.
- Assess learner progress through continuous assessment activities.
- Prepare assignments, practical tests, and internal examinations.
- Mark examinations accurately and provide constructive academic feedback.
- Maintain complete learner assessment and attendance records.
- Supervise student projects from planning to successful completion.
- Mentor learners on professional ethics and workplace expectations.
- Promote safe handling of workshop equipment and training materials.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
- Maintain discipline while creating a positive learning environment.
- Participate in curriculum implementation activities.
- Assist in reviewing instructional materials to improve learning outcomes.
- Support departmental planning and academic quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in educational research under senior academic guidance.
- Identify opportunities for improving training delivery methods.
- Maintain workshops, laboratories, classrooms, and instructional equipment.
- Report damaged equipment and recommend maintenance requirements.
- Monitor proper utilization of institutional resources.
- Participate in departmental meetings and institutional committees.
- Collaborate with colleagues in interdisciplinary learning activities.
- Provide career guidance and mentorship to trainees.
- Encourage innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship among learners.
- Assist students preparing for industrial attachment placements.
- Evaluate practical competencies using approved assessment procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of examination materials and learner records.
- Prepare academic progress reports within established timelines.
- Participate in institutional exhibitions, competitions, and skills demonstrations.
- Support implementation of government education policies.
- Promote equal opportunity and inclusive learning practices.
- Encourage environmental conservation within training facilities.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all teaching and administrative duties.
- Build positive relationships with learners, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Participate in professional development programmes and technical training.
- Keep updated with technological developments within the relevant trade.
- Perform any other lawful duties assigned by authorized supervisors consistent with the position.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Applicants should possess either a Diploma in Technical Education in the relevant specialization from a recognized institution or an appropriate diploma in the applicable technical discipline. Acceptable academic qualifications include Catering and Hospitality Management, Catering and Accommodation Management, Hotel and Hospitality Management, Food and Beverage Production, Clothing Technology, Fashion Design and Garment Making, Textile Technology, Apparel Technology, Leather Technology, Leather Goods Design and Production, Tannery Technology, Hair Dressing, Beauty Therapy, Cosmetology, Beauty and Spa Therapy, Welding and Fabrication Technology, Fabrication and Welding Engineering, Metal Fabrication Technology, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Technology, Structural Engineering, Plumbing Technology, Water Engineering, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Carpentry and Joinery, Wood Technology, or Furniture Design and Production from recognized institutions. Candidates should demonstrate sound technical knowledge, effective classroom communication skills, practical workshop competence, strong organizational ability, excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, professionalism, time management, instructional planning, report writing skills, computer literacy, commitment to learner success, problem
- solving ability, adaptability, teamwork, initiative, attention to detail, commitment to occupational safety standards, and willingness to participate in continuous professional development. The ability to mentor trainees, promote innovation, and maintain high academic and ethical standards will be considered an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who satisfy the stated requirements should submit their applications through the official Government recruitment process before the closing date indicated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants should ensure that all required academic certificates, professional documents, identification documents, and any additional supporting credentials are submitted as instructed in the official application guidelines. Only applications received within the specified deadline and meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for further assessment and verification of qualifications before appointment. The Public Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates in accordance with applicable public service recruitment policies.
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