Job Description

Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited is recruiting one MANAGER, SYSTEM CONTROL & MARKET OPERATIONS, KET 3, on permanent and pensionable terms. This on-site role reports to the General Manager, Transmission Network Management, and includes field assignments locally, regionally and internationally.

What you'll do

• Guide strategy for power market operations, system control and national grid management.
• Coordinate maintenance planning for generation interfaces, transmission lines and substations.
• Oversee National System Control Centre operations and Directorate work plans.
• Coordinate dispatch, balancing, electricity trading, commissioning and grid integration.
• Direct fault analysis, outage execution and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain compliance with the Kenya National Transmission Grid Code (KNTGC).
• Develop and implement SOPs and WIs for system control.
• Prepare Directorate budgets, procurement plans and work plans.

What you'll bring

• Master’s degree in the stated engineering, management or business disciplines.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics/Electrical Communications Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Registered Professional Engineer status with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Full membership of the Institution of Engineer of Kenya (IEK).
• A valid practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• A leadership course lasting at least four weeks.
• Fifteen years of relevant work experience, including three years at Assistant Manager level or comparable.

What you'll be offered

• Competitive remuneration package in accordance with the Company guidelines.

How to apply

Apply through the joblink on the KETRACO website. Use the position and vacancy reference number as the subject heading. Submit a signed application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, and National Identification Card or Passport copy. Hard copies will not be considered. Applications close on 4th December 2026. These positions are open to KENYAN Citizens ONLY.