The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board is conducting a major recruitment drive for various positions within the County Government. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals to contribute to the development of Taita Taveta County, a region rich in culture and natural resources located approximately 200 km northwest of Mombasa.

Open Positions, Duties, and Qualifications

1. Agriculture Engineer (3 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/15/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural or Irrigation Engineering from a recognized university.
- Attended a senior management course (at least 4 weeks).
- Demonstrated professional competence.
Duties: Implement agricultural engineering policies, coordinate irrigation/mechanization projects, manage soil/water conservation, and compile reports.

2. Irrigation Engineer (2 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/16/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Irrigation Engineering or equivalent.
- Attended a senior management course (at least 4 weeks).
- Demonstrated technical competence.
Duties: Oversee county irrigation policies, provide technical advice, manage irrigation schemes, license small-scale schemes, and promote private sector participation.

3. Veterinary Officers (2 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/17/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree.
- Registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board.
- Certificate in computer applications.
Duties: Disease surveillance and control, treat animals, enforce veterinary regulations, conduct postmortems, and advise on animal husbandry.

4. Agriculture Officer (5 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/18/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Extension, Education, or related field.
- Competency in computer applications.
Duties: Coordinate extension services, train farmers, implement projects, manage crop disease surveillance, and compile reports.

5. Food Technologist (3 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/19/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Microbiology, or Chemistry.
Duties: Ensure safe, legal food production; research & develop new products; design manufacturing processes; enforce hygiene standards.

6. Assistant Agricultural Officer (5 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/22/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology, or related field.
- Competency in computer applications.
Duties: Coordinate field extension activities, liaise with stakeholders, organize farmer training and field days, and prepare work plans.

7. Assistant Animal Health Officer III (3 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/20/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- Diploma in Animal Health, Production, Veterinary Public Health, or related field.
- Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
- Certificate in computer applications.
- Certificates in Meat Inspection or AI are an added advantage.
Duties: Participate in field demonstrations, treat animals, conduct vaccinations, collect samples, and maintain animal health records.

8. Assistant Leather Development Officer III (1 Post)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/21/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- KCSE C- mean grade plus a Diploma in Leather Technology, Animal Health, or related field.
- Certificate in computer skills.
Duties: Advise on quality hide production, demonstrate proper flaying/curing methods, provide extension services to farmers/traders, and support tannery projects.

9. Laboratory Technician (3 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/25/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- Certificate in Laboratory Science/Technology or Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Registered by the relevant technicians board.
- Certificate in computer applications.
Duties: Prepare lab media, receive/analyze samples, maintain cultures, conduct disease surveillance, and care for lab equipment/animals.

10. Leather Development Assistant II (3 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/24/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- KCSE D+ plus a 2-year certificate in Hides & Skins Improvement or Leather Technology.
- Certificate in computer skills.
Duties: Advise farmers on hide quality, instruct traders, demonstrate proper animal handling and curing techniques.

11. Animal Health Assistant (Meat Inspector) (13 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/23/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- 2-year Certificate in Animal Health, Environmental Health, or Production.
- Registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
- Certificate in computer applications.
- Meat Inspection or AI certificate is an added advantage.
Duties: Treat animals, conduct vaccinations, deworming, castration; demonstrate parasite control; participate in disease reporting.

12. Plant Operators (3 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/26/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- KCSE D Plain.
- Passed the Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade III.
- Valid driving license for relevant machinery.
Duties: Operate and maintain loaders, excavators, crushers, etc.; oversee plant safety; load/unload trucks; supervise subordinate staff.

13. Support Staff/Nursery Attendants (25 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/27/2025
Terms: Three-Year Contract
Requirements: Kenyan citizen with a KCPE certificate and knowledge of agricultural practices.
Duties: Manage nursery security, source seeds, graft seedlings, prepare planting media, water plants, and market seedlings.

14. Director of Mining (1 Post)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/28/2025
Terms: Five-Year Contract
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining & Mineral Processing Engineering.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Gemology; training in GIS/Remote Sensing.
- At least 8 years’ experience, 2+ as a senior inspector.
- Must be a gazetted County Inspector of Mines and registered with a professional body.
Duties: Implement mining policies, maintain mineral databases, provide technical advice, promote PPPs, map mining zones, and facilitate community benefit-sharing.

15. Deputy Director, Mining Operations (1 Post)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/29/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining & Mineral Processing Engineering.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Gemology; training in GIS/Remote Sensing.
- 7+ years’ experience, 2+ as a Senior County Inspector of Mines.
- Gazetted County Inspector of Mines and professionally registered.
Duties: Oversee mining licensing/regulation, enforce safety protocols, coordinate land rehabilitation, monitor production, and train miners.

16. Assistant Landscape Architect II (1 Post)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/30/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements: Diploma in Quantity Survey, Building/Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
Duties: Prepare bills of quantities, draft specifications, and assist with payment certificates.

17. Geologist (1 Post)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/31/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or equivalent.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Professional registration is an added advantage.
Duties: Collect and analyze mineral data, identify minerals, prepare geological maps/reports, build capacity for local miners.

18. Quantity Survey Assistant III (1 Post)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/32/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
- Graduate membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya.
Duties: Prepare landscape designs, produce drawings, and supervise simple landscape works.

19. Gemologist (1 Post)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/33/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements:
- Level 4 Diploma in Gemology (e.g., Gemological Association of Great Britain).
- A Bachelor’s degree in Geology is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Duties: Examine/identify gemstones, manage mineral data, maintain equipment, train local miners on sound practices.

20. Livestock Production Assistant II (4 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/34/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements: Diploma in Animal Production, Dairy Technology, Apiculture, Agribusiness, or related field. Computer certificate.
Duties: Conduct field demonstrations, collect livestock data, participate in field days/shows, and advise farmers.

21. Assistant Livestock Production Officer III (4 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/35/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements: Certificate in Animal Production, Dairy Technology, Apiculture, or related field. Computer certificate.
Duties: Collect livestock data, accompany extension teams, participate in field demonstrations and agricultural shows.

22. Farm Attendant (2 Posts)

Ref No: CPSB/TTC/36/2025
Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
Requirements: KCSE D Plain or KCPE certificate with 4 years of experience. Experience in herding is an added advantage.
Duties: Care for livestock and pasture, herd animals, maintain farm cleanliness, and provide farm security.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 23rd December 2025.

How to Apply:
All applications should be addressed and delivered to:
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
Private Bag, VOI.
Or hand-delivered at the County Public Service Board offices in Voi (located opposite Voi Prison).

Important Application Notes:

Clearly indicate the position applied for by quoting the specific vacancy reference number.
Attach a clear copy of your National Identity Card or valid passport.
Include copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Youth, women, and persons with special needs are highly encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Don’t miss this chance to serve and grow your career with Taita Taveta County. Ensure your application reaches the Board on or before Tuesday, 23rd December 2025.

HOW TO APPLY GUIDE