Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) is a non-denominational Technical , Vocational & Education Training (TVET) Institute under the Ministry of Education State Department of Vocational & Technical Training. It is located 14 kilometres from the City of Nairobi along Kiambu Road and 1 kil... read moreometer from Kiambu Town. It was built through Harambee effort by the local people and some generous donations from two Protestant church organizations I.C.C.O. of Netherlands and E.Z.E. of Germany. KIST admitted the first batch of 125 students, 75 male and 50 female in September 1973. Over the years KIST has diversfied in offering more than 40 courses in Diplomas, Certificates and Artisan Programs. Since its inception KIST has produced graduates who fit globally competitive needs of modern employees and the merging challenges
The Board of Governors (BOG) which is appointed by the Ministry of Education in consultation with the stakeholders oversees the day-to-day runing of the institute.
The core function of KIST is to provide training in TVET programme and promote research,innovations and technological development. KIST is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has a holistic approach to training,aimed at achieving Kenya Industrialization as envisaged in the Vision 2030. The institute has actively participated in National TVET trade Fairs, Robots contests and sports both at the regional and National levels
Advert No. KINAP/HR/05/2026-MASONRY TECHNICIANS (1 POST)
Minimum Certificate level in Building Technology or its equivalent
At least one year working experience in the same field
Good analyt
Advert No. KINAP/HR/04/2026–MECHATRONICS TECHNICIANS (1 POST)
Minimum Requirements;
Diploma in a relevant field of Engineering
At least one year working experience in the same field.
Advert No. KINAP/HR/03/2026 DRIVING SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR (1 POST)
Minimum Requirements
Instructors Licence
NTSA Accredited Instructor Training Certificate from an approved Institution
Have the
Advert No. KINAP/HR/02/2026 Assistant Internal Auditor (1 POST)
Minimum Requirements
СРА part II
At least one year working experience in the same field.
Computer literacy
Budgeting Exp
Advert No. KINAP/HR/01/2026 Assistant Store Keeper (1 POST)
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma in Procurement/Supply Chain Management/ Stores Keeping from a recognized institution;
Registered wi
Advert No. HR/03/2025 -SECRETARY (2 POSTS)
Minimum Requirements
Typewriting II (40 w.p.m.)/ Computerized Document Processing II
Shorthand II (80 w.p.m.) or Audio typing II
Business Englis
Advert No. HR/02/2025 CLINICAL OFFICER (1 POST)
The officer in this position will be responsible for examining, diagnosing and treating patients in the institution’s dispensary and coordin
Advert No. HR/01/2025 INSTITUTION COUNSELLOR (1 POST)
The officer in this position will be responsible providing social and psychological support services for staff and students in order to prom
Minimum Qualifications
Certificate in Secretarial Studies and either: Customer Care, Office Management, Front Office, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
A certificate in Computer
Purpose of the Job
This position is responsible for making woodwork products such as tables, desks, chairs, fitting cabinets and caries out general woodwork repairs in the institution.
Mini
Purpose of the Job
This job is responsible for repair and maintenance of electrical accessories, installation of new electricity sub meter connections and installation of electrical cables in al
Minimum Requirements;
Craft Certificate in Fashion and design or its equivalent
At least one year working experience in the same field.
Acertificate in Computer Applications from a recognize
Minimum Requirements
K.C.S.E, mean grade of C- (minus)
Diploma in Computer Studies / Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Minimum two years working experien
Minimum Requirements
Typewriting II (40 w.p.m.)/ Computerized Document Processing II
Shorthand II (60 w.p.m.) or Audio typing II
Business English II/Communications I
Office Practice II
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The officer in this position will be responsible for training students the rules of the road and the safe way to handle an automobile by developing their skills needed to pass the driving theory an
Minimum Requirements:
CPA Part II or its equivalent from a recognized institution
At least three years relevant working experience.
Experience in using ERP systems
Proficiency in computer
The officer in this position will be responsible providing social and psychological support services for staff and students in order to promote academic and.career achievement for individuals, grou
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma in- Procurement/Supply Chain Management/ Stores Management from a recognized institution;
Registered with a professional body (KISM) and in good standing.
Good
