Job Description

The  Chief Manager – Technical provides strategic leadership for the organization's technical operations, overseeing water production, distribution, sewerage systems, infrastructure development, engineering projects, and asset management. The role ensures efficient, safe, and compliant technical service delivery by driving operational excellence, supervising technical teams, managing capital projects, and implementing engineering strategies that support the organization's long-term goals and regulatory requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing strategic and technical leadership in the Technical Services Department to ensure provision of high-quality services to customers.
• Steering the development of departmental policies, procedures and actions plans in line with the Company mission and objectives.
• Overseeing sourcing, production, treatment and distribution of water;
• Overseeing proper treatment and disposal of wastewater;
• Overseeing maintenance of the water infrastructure;
• Coordinating monitoring water levels in all the company’s storage reservoirs on daily basis;
• Overseeing accurate preparation of water production and supply statistics;
• Overseeing preparation of comprehensive departmental reports, procurement plans and budgets, to Managing Director to facilitate decision-making;
• Ensuring that water and sewerage infrastructure is operated and maintained to the required standards;
• Providing technical expertise and advice on the acquisition of contractors and consultants for major works;
• Implementation of the Strategic Plan, work plan and performance targets;
• Optimal utilization and supervision of staff within the Division;
• Providing overall supervision of major works;
• Management of Non-Revenue Water;
• Enhancing research and innovation;
• Overseeing the planning and coordination of quality, maintenance and engineering (capacity works) related issues;

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering (Civil/Water) from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Civil/Water) from a recognized Institution.
• Twelve (12) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been in a management position.
• Certificate of Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered with Engineers Board of Kenya.
• Member of Institute of Engineers Kenya.
• Valid practicing license.
• Certificate in Computer Applications

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to submit their applications including; application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), National ID, ALL academic and professi.onal qualifications including transcripts and other relevant certificates and testimonials. The reference number and position applied for MUST be indicated on the application letter and the envelop.Applications should reach the Managing Director’s office on or before 11th August 2026 at 5:00pm to the address below;

The Chairperson

Board of Directors,

Trans- Nzoia County Water and Sanitation Company Limited,

P.O Box 1503 – 30200,

Kitale.