Tradesman/Woman

About

The Kenya Defence Forces is recruiting Tradesmen/Women with diploma and artisan certificate qualifications in the listed disciplines, including music, education, engineering, ICT, strategic communication, health technology, vehicle mechanics and trades. Applicants need at least two years' practising experience in their specialization from registration with the relevant regulatory or statutory body in Kenya. The advert provides distinct diploma and certificate academic routes.

How to apply

Submit an online application at https://recruit.mod.go.ke. All applications must be submitted online. Bring original documents together with four (4) copies of the National ID Card, KRA PIN Certificate and Academic Certificates. For assistance, contact rms-helpdesk@mod.go.ke.

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be a holder of a valid Kenyan National Identity (ID) Card.
• Between 18 and 26 years for Tradesmen/Women.
• Have no criminal record.
• Minimum Height: Men 1.60m (5ft 3in); Women 1.52m (5ft).
• Minimum Weight: Men 54.55 kg; Women 50.00 Kg.
• Body Mass Index (BMI) range MUST be between 18.5 and 30.0 kg/m2.
• Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during the entire duration of training.
• Candidates must be medically fit as per the KDF standards.
• Should have a minimum of two (2) years practising experience in their field of specialization from the date of registration with the relevant regulatory/statutory body in Kenya.
• Diploma: A minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE, a relevant Diploma or above from a recognized institution and be registered with the relevant statutory bodies, where applicable.
• Certificate: A minimum mean grade of D+ (Plus) in KCSE and either a relevant Certificate with Government Trade Test Grade II or Craft II from a recognized institution.