Principal Technologist – Grade 12 Job JKUAT Nairobi, Kenya

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Job Title: Principal Technologist – Grade 12
Date Posted: 24/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Technology
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 11/08/2026
Summary: Engineering Jobs. JKUAT Jobs. Looking for an engineering job in Kenya? JKUAT is recruiting a Principal Technologist – Grade 12 position. Proficiency in laboratory/engineering technical leadership, equipment maintenance, and team supervision is required.

JKU/ADM/PHY/P.TECH/6/2026 (1 POSITION)

  • Master’s degree in Physics/Control & Instrumentation/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Control Engineering/ Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent in the relevant area or equivalent from a recognized institution
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physics/Control & Instrumentation/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Control Engineering/ Telecommunication Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution
  • KCSE/EACE/KCE academic certificate
  • Registration with the relevant professional body where required
  • Applicants with at least three (3) years’ relevant working experience will have an added advantage

OR

  • Must possess Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or a Higher National Diploma in in the relevant area from a recognized institution
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in Grade 11 or equivalent position
  • KCSE/EACE/KCE academic certificate
  •  Registration with the relevant professional body where required

Submit letter of application, copies of certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to include full details of education and professional qualifications, experience, present salary, names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be from the present employment. A soft copy of the same in pdf format should also be sent to recruitphytech26@jkuat.ac.ke

Indicate clearly the position on the application letter and on the envelope which should be addressed to:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
P.O. Box 62000-00200
NAIROBI. 

Applications should be received on or before  11TH AUGUST, 2026

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