Estates Officer II

Role Overview

Pwani University is seeking a qualified, proactive, and experienced Estates Officer II (Grade 10) to join its team. The Estates Officer II will be responsible for overseeing estate planning, property administration, facility maintenance, budgeting, and supervision of works and staff within the university estate.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Budgeting & Financial Planning: Assist in budgeting and financial administration related to construction, repairs, and estate maintenance.
• Valuation & Environmental Assessment: Conduct valuations and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for institutional property and projects.
• Accommodation Management: Coordinate the allocation of housing/accommodation to staff members.
• Maintenance & Facilities Management: Coordinate and oversee the maintenance of buildings, stations, and equipment; run the maintenance workshop.
• Technical Drawing & Quantities: Interpret architectural drawings and prepare small-scale drawings along with Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Public Works & Procurement Liaison: Liaise with Public Works officials on tendering for civil, mechanical, and electrical works.
• Reporting & Supervision: Prepare annual estate reports and supervise technical and support staff assigned to the department.

Qualifications and Experience

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Land Economics, Estates Management, or a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of continuous relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years at the level of Estate Officer III or a comparable grade.
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness, and compliance with deadlines.
• Technical Experience: Hands-on experience in budgeting, property valuation, environmental impact assessment, drawing interpretation, property maintenance, workshop management, BoQ preparation, and staff supervision.

Benefits

Benefits for the position include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life insurance, opportunities for further development and training, and other regular allowances as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send four (4) copies of their application. Applications and recommendation letters from referees should be addressed to:

The Vice Chancellor Pwani University P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

Applications should include an up-to-date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates, and testimonials.

The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday 4th August 2026.