Sports Kenya Job Opportunities 2022

Sports Kenya is a State Corporation established by Sports Act 2013 with the mandate to manage and develop national sporting facilities, and promote and coordinate sporting activities at the national and county levels.

The Board is seeking to recruit highly competent, proactive and self-driven employees to fill the following positions;

1. TECHNICIAN – BUILDING SCALE SK 8
REF: HR&A/TECH/01/2022 – (Permanent and Pensionable)

The officer will oversee, manage and supervise the technical and plant maintenance activities and associated personnel.

a) Job Description

i. Implementing maintenance programmes
ii. Maintaining records of jobs undertaken
iii. Ensure safe working conditions are appropriately applied
iv. Make regular reports on jobs executed
v. Assist the Principal Technician in inspecting new spares and materials before acceptance
vi. Responding to emergency repairs of the equipment

b) Job requirements

Appointment to this grade shall be made from candidates who possess;

i. KCSE Mean Grade C;
ii. Diploma in Building and Construction or equivalent
iii. Administrative, leadership capability, good interpersonal relations and integrity; and
iv. Computer knowledge.

c) Remuneration
Basic Salary – 45,074.00/= pm
House allowance – 28,000.00/= pm
Commuter allowance – 8,000.00/=pm

2. ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT, SCALE SK 8
REF: HR&A/ACCT/02/2022 – (Permanent and Pensionable)

a) Job Description

i. Prepare and verify vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
ii. Data capturing and maintain primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers;
iii. Preparation of simple management reports e.g. bank reconciliations, daily cash position report, imprest and expenditure returns among others;
iv. Keep in safe custody records and assets under him/her;
v. Write cheques and post payments and vouchers in the cash books; Receipt all money due and payable to the Board;
vi. Pay internal and external customers’ claims guided by cash balances in the cash books and treasury regulations.

b) Job Requirements

i. KCSE Mean Grade C or serving in the same capacity with sound knowledge in accounts;
ii. Have a Diploma in Finance, Business Administration or its equivalent;
iii. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) PART II
iv. Proficient in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications.

c) Remuneration

Basic Salary – 45,074.00/= pm
House allowance – 28,000.00/= pm
Commuter allowance – 8,000.00/=pm

3. RECEPTIONIST, SCALE SK 8
REF: HR&A/RCT/03/2022 -(Permanent and Pensionable)

a) Job Description

i. Maintaining calls register;
ii. Operating switch-board; answering and directing telephone calls;
iii. Updating institutional telephone directory; attending to physically challenged visitors and staff;
iv. Receiving and responding to customer requests for information and complaints;
v. Reporting promptly any switchboard defects to the supervisor;
vi. Directing and guiding visitors; and
vii. Collecting customer information, analyzing customer needs and giving recommendations for improvement

b) Job Requirements

i. KCSE Mean Grade C or serving in the same capacity with sound knowledge in front management;
ii. A Diploma in a relevant field such as customer service, communications or administration;
iii. Proficiency in computer applications

c) Remuneration

Basic Salary – 45,074.00/= pm
House allowance – 28,000.00/= pm
Commuter allowance – 8,000.00/=pm

4. ASSISTANT LIFEGUARD, SCALE SK 10
REF: HR&A/AL/04/2022- (Permanent and Pensionable)

a) Job Description

i. Cleaning of the pools and adjoining areas;
ii. Applying pool chemicals as directed by the senior officer;
iii. Setting up of equipment for recreation, learning, training and competition;
iv. Maintaining of records on pool chemicals consumption and related inventory;
v. Providing general information on pool operation to patrons;
vi. Making sure swimmers follow safety rules and regulations;
vii. Ensuring that swimmers and other people stay in safe areas;
viii. Identifying unsafe practices and safety hazards;

b) Job Requirements

i. KCSE Mean Grade D+ or serving in the same capacity with sound knowledge in lifeguard;
ii. Certification in CPR training and First Aid from a recognized institution;
iii. Certification in Lifeguarding from a recognized institution
iv. Demonstrated competence in work performance;
v. Proficiency in computer applications

c) Remuneration for the position is:

Basic Salary – 32,849.00/= pm
House allowance – 10,000.00/= pm
Commuter allowance – 5,000.00/=pm

5. POOL ATTENDANT, SCALE SK12
REF: HR&A/PA/05/2022- (Permanent and Pensionable)

a) Job Description

i. Clean pool deck; amenities and facilities;
ii. Straighten and stack chairs, and any other swimmer support equipment;
iii. Identify defects throughout the pool;
iv. Identify hazards, injuries, equipment or processes that negatively affect operations; Report any maintenance issues to the senior officer;
v. Sweeping and watering the pool deck;
vi. Follow the swimming pool cleaning schedule and performing daily inspections.
b) Job Requirements
i. KCSE Mean Grade D+ or serving in the same capacity with sound knowledge in pool maintenance;
ii. Certification in CPR training and First Aid;
iii. Certification in Pool Maintenance and pool filtration
iv. Demonstrated competence in work performance;
v. Proficiency in computer applications.
c) Remuneration

Basic Salary – 27,815.00/= pm
House allowance – 8,000.00/= pm
Commuter allowance – 5,000.00/=pm

6. GROUNDS PERSONNEL, SCALE SK 12 (2 positions)
REF: HR&A/GP/06/2022- (Permanent and Pensionable)

a) Job Description

i. Mowing of grounds, planting and tending of gardens,
ii. Landscaping works

b) Job Requirements

i. KCSE Mean Grade D+ or serving in the same capacity with sound knowledge in pitch maintenance;
ii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

a) Remuneration
Basic Salary – 27,815.00/= pm
House allowance – 8,000.00/= pm
Commuter allowance – 5,000.00/=pm

7. RECORDS CLERK, SCALE SK 8
REF: HR&A/RC/07/2022- (Permanent and Pensionable)

a) Job Description

i. Ensuring security of information, documents, files and office equipment
ii. Sorting and classifying documents for filing.
iii. Storage, updating and maintenance of personnel records and file index
iv. Controlling opening of open, confidential and secret files
v. Custody and Maintenance of boards documents; ensuring security of
vi. Information and Records in registry/archives.
vii. Ensuring mail are received, sorted, opened, and dispatched and related
viii. registers are maintained
ix. Ensuring that file movement records are. Updated and maintained;
x. overseeing security of files and documents;
xi. Ensuring receipt and proper dispatch of mails and maintaining related Digitizing Board’s documents for circulation and archiving

b) Job Requirements

i. KCSE Mean Grade C or serving in the same capacity with sound knowledge in records management;
Or
ii. Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Information Science Management, Records Management or any of the Social Sciences; and
iii. Proficiency in computer applications

c) Remuneration

Basic Salary – 45,074.00/= pm
House allowance – 28,000.00/= pm
Commuter allowance – 8,000.00/=pm

8. ASSISTANT SECURITY OFFICER, SCALE SK 8
REF: HR&A/ASO/08/2022- (Permanent and Pensionable)

a) Job Description

i. Monitor security and ensure that action is taken on physical deficiencies and loopholes in the station of work;
ii. Prevention, detection of crime, crowd control and report of any intruders into restricted areas;
iii. Conduct periodic security vetting on casuals and undertake security on newly engaged casual.

b) Job Requirements

i. KCSE Mean Grade C or serving in the same capacity;
or
ii. Have a diploma in a Security studies, Criminology;
iii. Have a valid Basic First Aid Certificate and have proven experience in First-Aid;
iv. Possess good investigation skills;
v. Have demonstrated professional competence in security, worked in the forces

c) Remuneration

Basic Salary – 45,074.00/= pm
House allowance – 28,000.00/= pm
Commuter allowance – 8,000.00/=pm

9. DRIVER, SCALE SK 10
REF: HR&A/DRV/04/2022- (Permanent and Pensionable)

a) Job Description

i. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
ii. Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles;
iii. Cleaning of the assigned motor vehicle;
iv. Submitting regular reports on motor vehicle assigned;
v. Reporting any mechanical/accident problems;
vi. Proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle

b) Job Requirements

i. KCSE Mean Grade D or serving in the same capacity;
ii. Valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive;
iii. Passed a suitability test for driver Grade III;
iv. High level of integrity

c) Remuneration for the position is:

Basic Salary – 32,849.00/= pm
House allowance – 10,000.00/= pm
Commuter allowance – 5,000.00/=pm

How to apply for the vacancies

Interested candidates should send their application letters enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, and details of three referees.

The candidates should also quote the job reference number on the envelope, to reach the undersigned on or before 6th July, 2022 by close of business.

Visit our website: www.sportskenya.org for more information.
Note: Persons with disabilities, minority and female candidates who meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing both directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.

All applications should be addressed to:
Director General
Sports Kenya
Private Bag
Kasarani, Nairobi