Engineering Technologist II

At the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB), we are committed to advancing engineering technology in Kenya. An Engineering Technologist II will work under the supervision of a senior officer to perform various duties related to registration, licensing, standards, and compliance.

Responsibilities

Registration & Licensing

• Implementing engineering technology registration and licensing policies, strategies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Registering eligible persons and engineering technology consulting firms.

Partnerships & Professional Development

• Collecting and collating data of interns.
• Collecting and collating data of training institutions offering internship programs.
• Supporting professional examinations for the purposes of registration of engineering technology professionals.

Research & Standards

• Supporting the implementation of standards, guidelines, and manuals for engineering technology professionals in management, marketing, professional ethics, environmental issues, safety, legal matters, or any other relevant field.
• Supporting surveys on the fees to be charged by engineering technologists/technicians and firms for professional services rendered.
• Supporting the implementation of appropriate quality standards to be adhered to by engineering technologists/technicians in liaison with stakeholders.

Compliance

• Supporting the implementation of guidelines and procedures for compliance.
• Supporting the implementation of engineering technology inspection and disciplinary procedures, guidelines, and manuals.
• Supporting inspection of sites where construction, installation, erection, alteration, renovation, maintenance, processing, or manufacturing works occur to ensure professional standards are adhered to.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology in any of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Education Technology, Agricultural Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; OR a Higher National Diploma in any of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Registered with Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board as a Candidate Engineering Technologist.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Remuneration

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 61,307 – 90,387 p.m.
• House Allowance: Ksh. 10,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 4,000 p.m.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to visit the Board website at www.ketrb.go.ke for detailed information.

Applications must be submitted both in soft and hard copies:

Hard Copy Submission: Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked "Confidential", and indicate the Job Vacancy number (VACANCY NO.8/2025/2026) corresponding to the position applied for to: Registrar / Chief Executive Officer Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board P.O BOX 5901 – 00200 NAIROBI

Alternatively, applications can be hand-delivered to 11th floor, Room No 3, National Bank Building, Harambee Ave. Nairobi.

Soft Copy Submission: Soft copy applications must be submitted via the link provided on the Board's website.

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Deadline: Applications should reach the Board not later than 5.00 p.m. (East African Time) on 14th April, 2026.