Kenya Power is one of the highest paying government parastatals in Kenya. They have advertised industrial attachment opportunities. Below we provide details about the jobs, qualifications, salaries and how to apply:
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT OPPORTUNITIES (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER 2024 INTAKE)
In line with the Government’s commitment to support youth empowerment, Kenya Power is offering exciting attachment opportunities to continuing students, to gain hands-on work experience and develop key employability skills.
| CATEGORY | PROGRAMS | |
| Bachelor’s Degree | Various | |
| Diploma | Various | |
| Craft Certificate | Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power | |
| Option) | ||
| Mechanical/Automotive Engineering | ||
| Building & Civil Engineering | ||
| Plumbing | ||
*Note: This excludes ICT related Degree/ Diploma/Certificate Programs
The industrial attachment opportunities are available in various Departments for a maximum period of three (3) months effective September to November 2024.
Requirements
Interested candidates should:
- Be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
- Be a continuing student, pursuing a Degree, Diploma, or Craft Certificate (above stated fields only), from an accredited learning Institution.
- Have a valid introduction letter from the respective learning Institution.
References
- Undergraduate Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTGRAD/24/3
- Diploma Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTDIP/24/3
- Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option) and Craft Certificate in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Reference No.KP1/ATTCERT/24/3
How to Apply
Interested persons should submit their applications online by visiting the Kenya Power website: https://tinyurl.com/KPLC-Careers under the Public Information tab and Career Opportunities section. Applications should bereceived not later than Wednesday, 24th July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Please read the available online manual for further guidance on the application process.
During Industrial Attachment, you are paid Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 40,000 per month. The salary is taxed.
After the attachment, you will get stand a chance to get employed as a permanent employee of Kenya Power. If you get employed on permanent basis, you will earn over Ksh 120,000 per month.
Yes, it’s arguably the best parastatal to work for. With a diploma course, you will earn Ksh 80,000 to Ksh 120,000 as the starting salary. With undergraduate degree you will earn over Ksh 130,000 monthly. There are also other benefits you get while working at Kenya Power.This is one of the institutions where you’ll never hear workers striking.
