Physical Planning Officer I, Central Office at Kenya Power

Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 4.8 million customers (as at June 29, 2016). The Company’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and ...

 

Physical Planning Officer I, Central Office

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience6 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldBuilding and Construction  , Real Estate 

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1991

This position will be reporting to the respective Senior Property Officer. The key duties and responsibilities will include;

  • Carry out change/extension of users for new and existing sites to allow development approvals of Company projects as per intended use.
  • Initiate land administration process through registration/titling, amalgamation, subdivision and lease extension to safeguarding the Company interest.
  • Initiate and carry out stakeholder engagements for Land Use Plans, prepare land use and site plans for optimal utilization of space/land.
  • Engage with external stakeholders in land use planning collaborations ensuring company interests are advocated and secured sustainably within relevant legal and regulatory frameworks while applying company procedures and processes.
  • Map out Company property for easier decision making.
  • Maintain an inventory of all company property including a digital accurate database.
  • Ensure settlement statutory payments to relevant authorities including land rates/ground rent and stamp duty.
  • Ensure both physical and legal security of all fixed boundaries.
  • Safe custody of Company titles, lease documents and other accountable documents.
  • Analyse and apply national laws, county by-laws, building codes and zoning regulations pertaining to land and property.
  • Coordinate development control/zoning for proposed projects to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Participate in acquisition of land parcels for use by the company;
  • Ensure timely renewal of grants and other land leases.
  • Implement strategies, policies, work processes, instructions and standards on corporate real estate management.
  • Participate in development of strategies and work regulations as pertains corporate real estate management.
  • Supervise works being undertaken by external physical planners and surveyors to ensure professionalism and timely conclusion.

Appointment Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
  • Member of Kenya Institute of Planners/Town and County Planners of Kenya.
  • Be a member of good standing.
  • Registered physical planner with Planners Registration Board, Board of
  • Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) or other relevant body.
  • Six (6) years relevant work experience in physical planning
  • Demonstrated results in work performance
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills 
  • A high degree of initiative & analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail and self-driven;
  • Task Oriented;
  • Planning Skills
  • Negotiation skills;
  • Reporting skills
     

Method of Application

Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact and email address and to be received not later than Friday, 10th January 2025.

Only candidates offered employment shall present the following clearance certificates;

  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
  • Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  • Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
  • Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Power on www.kplc.co.ke to apply

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