Technical Services Manager at Muranga County Government

Job Reference: GTM/152/TSM/2026/2027/1
Reports to: Managing Director

Professional Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Strong leadership, technical skills. The applicant should be in possession of Bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Wastewater Engineering, Chemistry, Water and Environmental Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, or a related field from a recognized university and deep knowledge of Kenya’s Water ACT 2016, Water Regulations 2025, sector reforms and governance plus integrity and relevant professional body membership to ensure effective utility management, financial health and compliance with bodies like WASREB.

Core Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (e.g. Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Wastewater Engineering, Chemistry)
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in a comparable position with similar responsibilities
• Professionalism: Membership and good standing in relevant professional body e.g (Engineering)
• Integrity: Must meet Chapter six of the Constitutional requirements (Leadership and
• Integrity) including providing a Certificate of Good Conduct.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Leadership: Demonstrated high leadership, strategic planning and management capabilities
• Technical: Familiarity with water/ wastewater management, sector policies (WASREB, WRA), and donor funded projects.
• Digital literacy: Competency in management information systems and digital platforms.
• Communication: Excellent oral, written and report writing skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily technical operations, strategic planning, and asset management and budget implementation etc.
• Ensuring compliance with laws, policies and regulatory bodies.
•  Reporting to the Managing Director.