Job Opportunities at The Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation - 16 Positions

Basic Salary : Ksh. 31,593
House Allowance: Ksh. 17,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 6,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Machine Maintenance Storeman Job

• Responsible for receiving, storing, maintaining, issuing, packing and/or unpacking of stores
• Marking and labeling stocks
• Planning and Organizing stock.
• Organizing and maintaining inventory
• Conduct and assist on inventory audit
• Safety and Security of stores

Requirements for the Machine Maintenance Storeman Job

• KCSE C- (Minus)
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) year experience in an institution.
• A certificate in Computer application.

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 31,593
House Allowance: Ksh. 17,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 6,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Sales Assistant Job

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
• Maintain outstanding visual merchandising standards.
• Advice on production schedule to ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Ascertain customers’ needs and wants.
• Recommend and display items.
• Welcome and greet customers.
• Manage point-of-sale processes.
• Actively involve in the receiving of new inputs.
• Keep up to date with product information.
• Accurately describe product features and benefits.
• Follow all companies policies and procedures.
• Processing payments.
• Assisting customers in order to help them find what they need.
• Providing customers with information on pricing and product availability.
• Handling customer complaints or handing customers on to management.

Requirements for the Sales Assistant Job

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• 1 year experience in an institution.
• A certificate in Computer application.

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 25,093
House Allowance: Ksh. 15,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 5,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Assistant Office Admin Job

• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
• Organizes work by reading and routing correspondence; collecting information; initiating telecommunications.
• Maintains factory schedule by maintaining calendars/diary for departments, arranging meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
• Completes requests by greeting customers, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Prepares factory reports by collecting and compiling information.
• Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Secures information by completing database backups.
• Provides historical reference by utilizing filing and retrieval systems.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements for the Assistant Office Admin Job

• KCSE C- (Minus) with at least C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili.
• Certificate/craft certificate in Secretarial Studies in the relevant subjects from KNEC.
• At least one (1) year experience in an institution.
• A certificate in Computer application.

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 31,593
House Allowance: Ksh. 17,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 6,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Audit Assistant Job

• Execute audit assistant functions to check the accuracy of accounting systems and procedures.
• Review, assess and recommend changes in accounting systems.
• Verify and inspect accounts receivable and payable ledgers and general ledger for its accuracy.
• Check, inspect and reconcile bank deposits and payments.
• Inspect, test and assess software and hardware systems for failure.
• Check all accounting and clients’ databases are updated and functioning properly.
• Study, inspect and assess, budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements and records.
• Review and recommend changes in internal audit controls.
• Check and verify accounting books and records are in conformity with industry practices and corporate policies.
• Ensure compliance of regulatory guidelines and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Assist in reporting of the financial reports on daily/monthly/yearly basis in the security audits, information system audits, environmental audits, etc.
• The assistant auditor helps the auditor to make reports which confirm with the company standards, corporate policies, acknowledged by laid down standards.
• Coordinate the activities with the staff and the senior auditor concerned.
• Prepare balance sheets in the interest of the organization.
• Inspect and correlate the overall audit report with the balance sheets provided and report it to the seniors for approval detect frauds and bring it to the notice of the senior auditors.

Requirements for the Audit Assistant Job

• Diploma in Audit or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) year experience in an institution.
• A certificate in Computer application.

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 10,107.10
House Allowance: Ksh. 3,500
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 2,500
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Support Staff Job

• Duties at this level will include: Cleaning, messengerial duties, grounds maintenance and sanitary
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Requirements for the Support Staff Job

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer applications

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 35,632
House Allowance: Ksh. 20,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 6,500
Risk Allowance: Ksh. 1,800
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Agricultural Extension Officer Job

• Visit and encourage farm managers to adopt best practice techniques by providing exposure to new knowledge, information, skills, inputs and processes.
• Assess individual properties and making technical recommendations for improved production and sustainability.
• Collaborate with County Agriculture authorities, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and other relevant agencies/organizations in development and research trials.
• Identify and interpret current research needs for regional communities and enterprises.
• Organize and manage field days, speak at grower groups, write fact sheets and give reports.
• Collaborate with production staff to ensure traceability of finished products.

Requirements for the Agricultural Extension Officer Job

• Higher National Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• 2 years experience in extension services.
• Driver class G/F an added advantage.
• A certificate in Computer application

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 19,154
House Allowance: Ksh. 3,500
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 6,500
Risk Allowance: Ksh. 1,500
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Driver Job

• Ensure proper loading and unloading of merchandize.
• Precisely finish all paper work connected with conveyance of merchandize.
• Transport products, materials, and staff safely and securely to areas where they are needed.
• Guarantee that products and staff are protected and secured.
• Ensure timely vehicle conveyance of staff and materials to and from places as instructed by supervisor or the manager.
• Ensure that vehicles are kept perfect and clean at all times by washing both the inside and outside parts of the vehicle.
• Carry out routine checks on vehicles and ensure they are sound.
• Recognize electrical and mechanical faults and report for repair.
• Report any instance of mishap or accident to the supervisor.
• Perform periodic maintenance on vehicles, such as changing batteries and motor oil at appropriate time, as well as refuelling.
• Report any case of accident, injury or damage of vehicles to the supervisor or manager.
• Keep all records, including receipts for vehicle maintenance.
• Keep up a travel log to record areas travelled to, travel time, and work hours.
• Perform some other administrative undertakings.
• Pay tolls and other fundamental vehicle demands as required.

Requirements for the Driver Job

• KCSE D+ (Plus) and above .
• At least three (3) years experience in institution driving.
• Valid Driving License Class A,B,C,D,E
• Suitability test for Driver Grade III.

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 25,093
House Allowance: Ksh. 15,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 5,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Vehicle Mechanic Job 

• Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles.
• Completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints.
• Conducting inspections.
• Repairing engine failures.
• Repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions.
• Replacing parts and components.
• Repairing body damage where possible.
• Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle records by recording services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions.
• Troubleshooting breakdowns.
• Maintaining repair, maintenance and servicing supplies.
• Performing preventive maintenance.
• Calling for repairs.

 Requirements for the Vehicle Mechanic Job 

• Certificate in Automotive Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) year experience in institution vehicle maintenance.
• Possession of driving licence.

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 31,593
House Allowance: Ksh. 17,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 6,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Receptionist Job

• Serving visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
• Booking meetings.
• Dispatching mail and couriers.
• Receiving and sorting daily mail/deliveries/couriers.
• Keeping the reception area tidy.
• Answering, screening and forwarding phone calls
• Answering, screening and forwarding any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed
• Maintains security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges.

Requirements for the Receptionist Job

• Diploma/Certificate in front office operations.
• KCSE C- (Minus) with C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili
• At least one (1) year experience.
• A certificate in Computer application.

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 25,832
House Allowance: Ksh. 15,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 5,000
Risk Allowance: Ksh. 2,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Logic Control Technician Job

• Electrical design and hardware specification.
• Design and program sophisticated control systems.
• Simulate, test, and debug control systems in-house.
• Start-up and shut down of systems.
• System monitoring, debugging and troubleshooting operational problems.
• Making repairs and performing preventive maintenance activities.
• Specifying, designing and building programs to be installed on equipment.
• Wiring controllers to the equipment, labelling the wiring for safety, and documenting the programs designed for the equipment.

Requirements for the Logic Control Technician Job

• Certificate/craft in PLC or in Electronics with certificate of competence in PLC or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) year experience in automated factory processing.
• A certificate in Computer application

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 24,432
House Allowance: Ksh. 8,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 3,000
Risk Allowance: Ksh. 1,800
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Artisan Plumber Job

• Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the layout of plumbing, waste disposal, and water and steam supply systems
• Cut, assemble and install pipes and tubes with attention to existing infrastructure (e.g. electrical wiring)
• Install and maintain water supply systems
• Locate and repair issues with water and steam supply lines (e.g. leaks)
• Repair or replace broken drainage lines, clogged drains, faucets etc.
• Repair appliances (e.g. washing machines) and fixtures (e.g. sinks) etc.
• Install and maintain gas and liquid heating systems (air-conditioning units, radiators etc.)

Requirements for the Artisan Plumber Job

• Craft certificate in Plumbing or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) year experience in automated factory processing

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 24,432

House Allowance: Ksh. 8,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 3,000
Risk Allowance: Ksh. 1,800
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Artisan Carpenter Job

• Prepare and interpret drawings for carpentry on-site.
• Interpret requests and provide mock-ups to approve prior to commencing work.
• Build and repair carpentry requirements based on demand
• Select and evaluate materials for defects.
• Operation of power carpentry tools.
• Identification of lumber and grades.

Requirements for the Artisan Carpenter Job

• Craft in carpentry or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) year experience in processing factory.

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 25,832
House Allowance: Ksh. 15,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 5,000
Risk Allowance: Ksh. 2,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Technician Job

• Design, installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, cooling, and refrigeration.
• Lead the HVAC Engineering Department via dynamic, results driven, hands-on management.
• Support the design, development, manufacture, test and troubleshooting through a solid working knowledge of HVAC systems and the ability to think outside of the conventional solutions.
• Apply a broad understanding of current state of the art HVAC advances and an eye to emerging technologies such as advances in thermal management science and power generation to support R&D efforts.
• Manage achievement of required engineering designs.

Requirements for the Technician Job

• Diploma/certificate in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Specialized training in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• At least one (1) year experience in factory environment.
• A certificate in Computer application.

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 25,832
House Allowance: Ksh. 15,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 5,000
Risk Allowance: Ksh. 2,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Mechatronic Engineer Job

• Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
• Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
• Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.
• Maintain technical project files.
• Create embedded software design programs.
• Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.
• Implement or test design solutions.
• Identify and select materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
• Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.
• Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
• Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.
• Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.
• Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
• Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.
• Conduct studies to determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.
• Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.

Requirements for the Mechatronic Engineer Job

• Diploma/certificate in Mechatronic Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) year experience in automated factory processing.
• A certificate in Computer application.

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Basic Salary : Ksh. 25,832
House Allowance: Ksh. 15,000
Medical Allowance: Ksh. 5,000
Risk Allowance: Ksh. 2,000
Leave Allowance: Equivalent to Basic Salary (Paid yearly)
Terms of Service: Permanent

Responsibilities for the Mechanical Engineer Job

• Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Supervise and train project team members as necessary.
• Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
• Plan layout of electric power generating plants and distribution lines and stations.
• Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
• Develop budgets, estimating labour, material, and construction costs.
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.
• Collect data relating to commercial and residential development, population, and power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
• Conduct field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct power system problems.

Requirements for the Mechanical Engineer Job

• Certificate/Craft in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• 1 year experience in automated factory processing.
• A certificate in Computer application.