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Career Openings at Kenya Power and Lighting Company

Career Openings at Kenya Power and Lighting Company

Career Openings at Kenya Power and Lighting Company

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Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 4.8 million customers (as at June 29, 2016).

Oracle Database Administrator I – 1 Post

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1213

The specific tasks will entail:-

  • Implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure database security through secure access, monitoring, control, and routine security evaluations.
  • Perform standard configuration, management, and maintenance tasks for database systems and underlying server infrastructure.
  • Perform and test database configuration backups and restores to ensure system recovery from error or outage.
  • Perform and test data backups and restores to ensure disaster recovery.
  • Review and deploy database patch releases according to best practices.
  • Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on all systems.
  • Monitor, test, and tune database performance; preserve and provide database log files as needed.
  • Develop and implement contingency plans to guarantee systems operations during emergencies.
  • Develop and implement efficient preventative maintenance schedules for servers, consoles and peripherals.
  • Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers.
  • Coordinate with network engineers and system administration functions to implement systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives.

Interested applicants must possess the following;-

Job Specifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution.
  • Oracle Certification -Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
  • Certification in Unix/ Linux or Microsoft operating system(s) will be an added advantage.
  • Five (5) years relevant working experience in oracle database administration from a reputable organization.

Technical Capabilities & Key Competencies

  • Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
  • Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring and maintaining Oracle Databases.
  • Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
  • Good technical knowledge of current server, storage and network hardware and standards, including clustering.
  • Understanding of best practice in database administration and trends
  • Excellent planning, presentation, evaluation skills
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Drive for results and achievement
  • Insightful, proactive and future focused
  • Demonstrates high level of integrity

Oracle Database Administrator III – 1 Post 

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1214

The specific tasks will entail:-

  • Ensure database security through secure access, monitoring, control, and routine security evaluations.
  • Perform standard configuration, management, and maintenance tasks for database systems and underlying server infrastructure.
  • Perform and test database configuration backups and restores to ensure system recovery from error or outage.
  • Perform and test data backups and restores to ensure disaster recovery.
  • Review and deploy database patch releases according to best practices.
  • Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on all systems.
  • Monitor, test, and tune database performance; preserve and provide database log files as needed.
  • Implement contingency plans to guarantee systems operations during emergencies.
  • Implement efficient preventative maintenance schedules for servers, consoles and peripherals.
  • Support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users
  • Coordinate with network engineers and system administration functions to implement systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives.

Interested applicants must possess the following;-

Job Specifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution.
  • Oracle Certification -Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
  • Certification in Unix/ Linux or Microsoft operating system(s) will be an added advantage.
  • Three (3) years working experience oracle database administration from a reputable organization.

Technical Capabilities & Key Competencies

  • Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
  • Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring and maintaining Oracle Databases.
  • Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
  • Good technical knowledge of current server, storage and network hardware and standards, including clustering.
  • Understanding of best practice in database administration and trends
  • Excellent planning, presentation, evaluation skills
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Drive for results and achievement
  • Insightful, proactive and future focused
  • Demonstrates high level of integrity

Oracle Database Administrator IV – 1 Post

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1215

specific tasks will entail:-

  • Ensure database security through secure access, monitoring, control, and routine security evaluations.
  • Perform standard configuration, management, and maintenance tasks for database systems and underlying server infrastructure.
  • Perform and test database configuration backups and restores to ensure system recovery from error or outage.
  • Perform and test data backups and restores to ensure disaster recovery.
  • Deploy database patch releases according to best practices.
  • Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on all systems.
  • Monitor, test, and tune database performance; preserve and provide database log files as needed.
  • Implement contingency plans to guarantee systems operations during emergencies.
  • Implement efficient preventative maintenance schedules for servers, consoles and peripherals.
  • Support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers.
  • Coordinate with network engineers and system administration functions to implement systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives.

Interested applicants must possess the following;-

Job Specifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution.
  • Oracle Certification – Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) will be an added advantage.
  • Certification in Unix/ Linux or Microsoft operating system(s) will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in oracle database administration from a reputable organization will be an added advantage

Technical Capabilities & Key Competencies

  • Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
  • Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring and maintaining Oracle Databases.
  • Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
  • Good technical knowledge of current server, storage and network hardware and standards, including clustering.
  • Understanding of best practice in database administration and trends
  • Excellent planning, presentation, evaluation skills
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Drive for results and achievement
  • Insightful, proactive and future focused
  • Demonstrates high level of integrity

Systems Administrator I -1 Post

Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1216

The specific tasks will entail:-

  • Implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure application system security through secure system access, monitoring, control, and routine security evaluations.
  • Perform standard configuration, management, and maintenance tasks for applications systems and underlying server infrastructure.
  • Perform and test system configuration backups and restores to ensure system recovery from error or outage.
  • Perform and test data backups and restores to ensure disaster recovery.
  • Review and deploy application and operating system releases and vendorsupplied patches according to best practices.
  • Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on all systems.
  • Monitor, test, and tune system performance; preserve and provide system log files as needed.
  • Develop and implement contingency plans to guarantee systems operations during emergency situations.
  • Develop and implement efficient preventative maintenance schedules for servers, consoles and peripherals.
  • Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers
  • Coordinate with network engineers and database administration functions to implement systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives

Interested applicants must possess the following;-

Job Specifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution
  • Certification in operating systems – Unix, Linux or Microsoft.
  • Good understanding of Oracle and MS-SQL databases
  • Five(5) years relevant working experience in System Administration from a reputable organization.

Technical Capabilities & Key Competencies

  • Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining UNIX servers, networks, and clusters/server farms including cloud deployment.
  • Good technical knowledge of current server, storage and network hardware and standards, including clustering, cloning, virtualization and thin provisioning /orchestration
  • Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
  • Understanding of best practice in systems administration and trend
  • Excellent planning, presentation, evaluation skills
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Drive for results and achievement
  • Insightful, proactive and future focused
  • Demonstrates high level of integrity

System Administrator III – 1 Post

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1217

The specific tasks will entail:-

  • Ensure application system security through secure system access, monitoring, control, and routine security evaluations.
  • Perform standard configuration, management, and maintenance tasks for applications systems and underlying server infrastructure.
  • Perform and test system configuration backups and restores to ensure system recovery from error or outage.
  • Perform and test data backups and restores to ensure disaster recovery.
  • Review and deploy application and operating system releases and vendorsupplied patches according to best practices.
  • Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on all systems.
  • Monitor, test, and tune system performance; preserve and provide system log files as needed.
  • Implement contingency plans to guarantee systems operations during emergency situations.
  • Implement efficient preventative maintenance schedules for servers, consoles and peripherals.
  • Support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers
  • Coordinate with network engineers and database administration functions to implement systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives

Interested applicants must possess the following;-

Job Specifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution
  • Certification in any of the leading operating systems – Unix, Linux or Microsoft.
  • Good understanding of Oracle and MS-SQL databases
  • Three(3) years relevant working experience in System Administration from a reputable organization

Technical Capabilities & Key Competencies

  • Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining UNIX servers, networks, and clusters/server farms including cloud deployment.
  • Good technical knowledge of current server, storage and network hardware and standards, including clustering, cloning, virtualization and thin provisioning /orchestration
  • Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
  • Understanding of best practice in systems administration and trend
  • Excellent planning, presentation, evaluation skills
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Drive for results and achievement
  • Insightful, proactive and future focused
  • Demonstrates high level of integrity

Method of Application

Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact, email addresses and names and addresses of three (3) referees to be received not later than Friday 4th August 2023.

  • Only candidates offered employment shall be expected to present the following clearance certificates;
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
  • Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  • Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
  • Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kenya Power does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Power on www.kplc.co.ke to apply

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How to Apply

Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact, email addresses and names and addresses of three (3) referees to be received not later than Wednesday, 31st May 2023.

Only candidates offered employment shall be expected to present the following clearance certificates;

  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
  • Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  • Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
  • Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)


Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kenya Power does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)

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