Ministry of Roads and Transport Kenya Recruitment: We know that “Ministry of Roads recruitment” searches often turn up a mix of listings from different years and different recruitment waves, making it genuinely hard to tell what’s actually current. This guide walks through the most recent confirmed recruitment round, the Ministry’s recurring hiring pattern throughout the year, and exactly how to apply the moment a new window opens.
About the Ministry of Roads and Transport
Kenya’s Ministry of Roads and Transport, currently led by Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, oversees national road infrastructure development and maintenance through its State Department for Roads. The Ministry’s technical training arm, the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT), trains personnel in road construction, materials testing, and related technical disciplines. The Ministry works alongside several semi-autonomous agencies that also run their own separate recruitment processes, including the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), and Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) — worth knowing since a “Ministry of Roads” search sometimes actually surfaces vacancies from one of these related-but-distinct agencies instead.
Current Status: Most Recent Recruitment Round Has Closed
This is the most important update for anyone researching this topic right now. The Ministry’s most recent confirmed large-scale recruitment — 139 vacancies across engineering, training, and technical positions — was advertised on 9 June 2026, with a firm application deadline of 30 June 2026 at 5:00 PM East African Time. As of this writing, that window has been closed for over a month.
If you applied during that window: only shortlisted and successful candidates are contacted directly, and shortlisted candidates are required to produce original academic and professional certificates at interview. Silence beyond the deadline reflects standard PSC practice rather than an error on your part.
If you missed it: the Ministry has a well-established pattern of running multiple recruitment waves throughout the year (detailed below), so a new round is a realistic near-term possibility — the practical move is monitoring the official channels listed further down rather than assuming the opportunity has permanently passed.
Full Breakdown of the June 2026 Round (139 Vacancies) — For Reference
This round split between promotional positions (for existing public service employees) and entry-level posts, spanning a genuinely wide range of technical disciplines:
| Position | Posts | Salary (KSh/month) | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Engineer Materials | 14 | 59,010 – 103,440 | Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural Engineering, registration as Graduate Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya, management course certificate, 6+ years’ experience |
| Senior Lecturer, KIHBT | Multiple | 59,010 – 103,440 | Relevant engineering/architecture/quantity surveying/geospatial degree |
| Principal Instructor, KIHBT | Multiple | 59,010 – 103,440 | Leadership in technical training and instructional programmes |
| Superintending Geologist | Multiple | 59,010 – 103,440 | Registration with the Geologists Registration Board of Kenya, hydrogeological/geophysical/geotechnical project experience |
| Chief Physicist | Multiple | 59,010 – 103,440 | Bachelor’s in Physics or related field, 3+ years as Senior Physicist or equivalent |
| Principal Engineering Technician – Materials (Laboratory) | 14 | 59,010 – 103,440 | Diploma in Building/Civil Engineering/Building Technology, KETRB registration and practicing licence, supervisory skills certificate |
| Principal Engineering Technician – Automotive | Multiple | 59,010 – 103,440 | Automotive engineering support and vehicle maintenance operations |
| Principal Engineering Technician – Mechanical | Multiple | 59,010 – 103,440 | Mechanical engineering activities technical support |
| Senior Instructor, KIHBT | Multiple | Varies by grade | Technical training programme delivery, practical learning activities |
| Senior Engineering Technician – Automotive | Multiple | Varies by grade | Vehicle maintenance and automotive engineering operations |
| Senior Engineering Technician – Plant | Multiple | Varies by grade | Plant and equipment maintenance support |
| Senior Charge Hand Plumbing | Multiple | Varies by grade | Plumbing supervision |
| Driver Instructor III | Multiple | Entry-level | Entry-level driver instruction role |
| Plant Operator Instructor III | Multiple | Entry-level | Entry-level plant operator instruction role |
How to Apply for Ministry of Roads Vacancies
- Monitor the Ministry’s own vacancies page at transport.go.ke/vacancies-internships, and watch MyGov (published in national newspapers), which is where the Ministry’s formal notices are typically first published.
- Cross-check against the Public Service Commission website (www.publicservice.go.ke) or its dedicated jobs portal (www.psckjobs.go.ke), since applications for Ministry of Roads vacancies are submitted through the PSC system, not a separate ministry-specific portal.
- Once a genuine vacancy is confirmed, complete the PSC 2 Form (Revised 2016).
- Attach certified copies of academic certificates, technical/artisan certificates, and (for driver roles) a valid driver’s licence.
- Include your National ID/number, and for applicable roles, proof of good conduct (police clearance).
- Submit online before the stated deadline — hard copy applications are generally not accepted for these centrally coordinated PSC vacancies.
- If shortlisted, be prepared to produce original academic and professional certificates at interview — certified copies alone are for the application stage.
General Eligibility Considerations
- Kenyan citizenship
- Relevant academic/professional qualifications matching the specific position (varies significantly by role, from Bachelor’s degrees and professional board registration for senior technical roles down to trade test certificates for artisan positions)
- Meeting minimum age and health/fitness standards
- For artisan/technical roles: relevant trade test certificate or apprenticeship certificate
- For driver roles: valid driving licence, first aid certificate, and suitability test grade III (as commonly required for public service driver positions)
Avoiding Recruitment Scams
Ministry and affiliated recruitment notices have been explicit and consistent on this point: “We DO NOT support recruitment agents/entities that demand money or any other favors from applicants to expedite hiring process. We shall not be liable to any money, favors and valuables lost during the process.” The Public Service Commission separately states it does not charge any fees for job applications, shortlisting, interviews, or appointments, and warns against fraudsters impersonating Commission staff. If you encounter a suspicious approach, report it through the Pata Kazi Facebook page and to local police authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ministry of Roads recruitment currently open? The most recent confirmed round (139 vacancies) closed on 30 June 2026. No new round has been confirmed as of this writing, though the Ministry has a pattern of running multiple recruitment waves throughout the year.
Where do I apply for Ministry of Roads vacancies? Through the Public Service Commission’s website (www.publicservice.go.ke) or jobs portal (www.psckjobs.go.ke), not a standalone Ministry application system — applications are centrally coordinated through PSC.
Is there a fee to apply? No. The Ministry and PSC explicitly state no fees are charged at any stage — application, shortlisting, interview, or appointment.
What’s the difference between Ministry of Roads recruitment and KeRRA/KRB/KeNHA recruitment? These are separate semi-autonomous agencies under the roads sector, each running their own independent recruitment processes with their own portals and timelines, distinct from the central Ministry/State Department for Roads rounds.
What documents do I need to apply? A completed PSC 2 Form (Revised 2016), certified copies of academic and professional/trade certificates, National ID, and role-specific documents (driver’s licence and first aid certificate for driver roles, trade test certificates for artisan roles).
How will I know when a new round opens? Check transport.go.ke/vacancies-internships and MyGov notices in national newspapers regularly, and cross-reference with publicservice.go.ke or psckjobs.go.ke.