KETRACO Manager, Human Resource Services Job

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MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES– (KET 4) ONE (1 POSITION) REF: KET/5/1C/40/203/VOL I – B (12/23) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the General Manager of Human Resources & Administration

Job purpose

This Job is responsible for ensuring that the Company acquires highly skilled staff, and provides continuous improvement of staff compensation & pension, welfare, and maintenance of harmonious employee relations.

Key Responsibilities;

  • Developing and reviewing the Company’s Human Resource Policies, Procedures, and Processes;
  • Overseeing the implementation of Human Resource policies;
  • Developing and evaluating staff career guidelines and succession plan to determine their effectiveness as tools for staff attraction, retention, motivation, and job satisfaction;
  • Overseeing the implementation of staff benefits schemes and rewards systems as ways of improving staff motivation, job satisfaction, attraction and retention;
  • Developing and monitoring the implementation of the human resource plans to ensure optimal staffing levels in line with Company policies 
  • Coordinating staff pension administration;
  • Undertaking periodic job evaluation reviews;
  • Developing and maintaining harmonious and productive employee relations in the Company;
  • Managing implementation of the Division’s performance targets in realization of the Company’s Strategic Plan and Performance Contract;
  • Overseeing internal processes and workflows for operational effectiveness;
  • Preparing the Division’s annual budget, procurement, and work plan;
  • Managing the implementation of risk mitigation measures and updating the Division’s Enterprise Risk Register;
  • Managing staff job performance and evaluation, career development and capacity building, and deployment of skills;
  • Liaising with other process owners for operational effectiveness.
  • Advising the Head of the Directorate on recommendations relating to employee satisfaction, turnover, and retention;
  • Overseeing payroll administration;
  • Advising other line managers on matters relating to human resources management;
  • Coordinating the implementation of quality management systems in the Division;
  • Monitoring the implementation of the Division’s risk framework and generate relevant reports;
  • Interpreting and ensuring compliance with labor legislations and other statutes relating to employee relations
  • Implementing the grievance handling and dispute resolution procedure;
  • Evaluating proposals from potential banks that wish to sign a Memorandum of
  • Understanding (MOUs) for personal lending to staff, and recommend for further managerial action;
  • Ensuring the provision of staff healthcare welfare programs; and
  • Coordinating government directives about Gender Mainstreaming, ADA,
  • HIV, National Cohesion and Disability Mainstreaming;
  • Accounting for resource use in line with prevailing laws, policies, and regulations;
  • Providing oversight in quality assurance for the Division.

Qualifications & Skills required

  • Must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field from a recognized institution.
  • Registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing with a practicing certificate;
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources HRM or CHRP Certification;
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience.

How To Apply

Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-

  • A Signed application letter;
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up the appointment, and names of at least three professional referees;
  • Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
  • Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

Note; 

  • Candidates should provide all the details requested in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application;
  • Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
  • Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application indicating the position applied for and vacancy Reference No. as the subject heading via the job link posted on the KETRACO website.

The successful candidates for the positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package by the Company guidelines. Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their applications by 16th January 2023 at 5.00 pm to reach:-

The Managing Director,
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited, KAWI COMPLEX, 4th Floor,
Popo Road, South C, along Red Cross Road, P.O. Box 34942 – 00100,
NAIROBI.