The Ministry of Defence has recently announced multiple vacancies for civilian staff. This is an excellent opportunity for people looking forward to working with MOD.
In total, there are total 245 vacancies. The details of the vacant positions are given below. Interested and eligible applicants need to fill in the online application form.
MOD Jobs | Ministry of Defence Kenya Vacancies
As per the latest MOD Kenya recruitment notification, these are the vacant positions:
| Advertised Post | No. of Vacancies |
| Driver II | 8 |
| Artisan Panel Beater III | 10 |
| Artisan Spray Painter III | 10 |
| Artisan Welder III | 4 |
| Artisan Tailor | 19 |
| Motor Vehicle Electrician | 10 |
| Motor Vehicle Mechanic III | 27 |
| Cook III | 17 |
| Clerical Officer II | 22 |
| Senior Support Staff / Sanitary Cleaner | 118 |
Most vacancies are for the Senior Support Staff/ Sanitary Cleaner Position. All the interested applicants need first to ensure their eligibility and submit their application before the last date (Deadline), i.e. 22 May 2023.
Ministry of Defence Recruitment Requirements
Before you can fill in the application form and start applying, all requirements and eligibility conditions are understood. I am trying to explain that in greater detail in this section.
| Position | Requirements |
| Driver II | ➡️ Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification; ➡️ Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive; ➡️ Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; (iv) passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III; (v) a current Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and (vi) At least two (2) years of driving experience |
| ARTISAN (PANEL BEATER III) | ➡️ Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or its equivalent from a recognized institution, ➡️ Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III/apprentice Certificate awarded by the National Industrial Training Authority or its equivalent. ➡️ Relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and Having NYS certificates will be an added advantage. |
| ARTISAN (SPRAY PAINTER III) | ➡️ Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or its equivalent from a recognized institution, ➡️ Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III/apprentice Certificate awarded by the National Industrial Training Authority or its equivalent. ➡️ Relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and Having NYS certificates will be an added advantage. |
| Artisan Welder III | -Same as above- ➡️ Having NYS certificates will be an added advantage. |
| ARTISAN III (TAILOR) | – Same as above- |
| ARTISAN III (MOTOR VEHICLE ELECTRICIAN) | -Same as above- |
| MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC III | -Same as above- |
| COOK III | ➡️ Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. ➡️ Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production, Sales and Service or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR ➡️ Attended a formal course lasting not less than two (2) months in ➡️ Food Production organized by the Kenya Utalii College or another recognized institution. ➡️ Having NYS certificates will be an added advantage. |
| Clerical Officer II | ➡️ Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- (Minus) or equivalent qualification. ➡️ Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution. |
| SENIOR SUPPORT STAFF / Sanitary Cleaner | ➡️Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or its equivalent qualification; and ➡️Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution. |
Salary
| Advertised Post | Salary & Other Benefits |
| Driver II | Kshs. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m. + House Allowance + Commuter Allowance + Leave Allowance Kshs 4000 once yearly |
| Artisan Panel Beater III | Kshs. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m. + House Allowance + Commuter Allowance + Leave Allowance Kshs 4000 once yearly |
| Artisan Spray Painter III | Kshs. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m. + House Allowance + Commuter Allowance + Leave Allowance Kshs 4000 once yearly |
| Artisan Welder III | Kshs. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m. + House Allowance + Commuter Allowance + Leave Allowance Kshs 4000 once yearly |
| Artisan Tailor | Kshs. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m. + House Allowance + Commuter Allowance + Leave Allowance Kshs 4000 once yearly |
| Motor Vehicle Electrician | Kshs. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m. + House Allowance + Commuter Allowance + Leave Allowance Kshs 4000 once yearly |
| Motor Vehicle Mechanic III | Kshs. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m. + House Allowance + Commuter Allowance + Leave Allowance Kshs 4000 once yearly |
| Cook III | Kshs. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m. + House Allowance + Commuter Allowance + Leave Allowance Kshs 4000 once yearly |
| Clerical Officer II | Kshs. 16,890 – 20,800 p.m. + House Allowance + Commuter Allowance + Leave Allowance Kshs 4000 once yearly |
| Senior Support Staff / Sanitary Cleaner | Kshs. 14,610 – 16,250 p.m. + House Allowance + Commuter Allowance + Leave Allowance Kshs 4000 once yearly |
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MOD Jobs Application Form 2023
To apply for Ministry of Defence Jobs, applicants must fill in a PSC2 form. You may download the application form in the quick links section below.
Once downloaded, take the printout and fill in all the details. Do not forget to attach relevant educational and other documents.
Completed application forms should reach the Principal Secretary’s office- Ministry of Defence, P.O. Box 40668 – 00100, NAIROBI or hand delivered to Ulinzi House gate off Lenana Road on or before 22nd May 2023.
Quick Links
| Official Website | Visit Now |
| MOD Job Notification | Read Now |
| Ministry of Defence Job Application Form | Download PDF |
