Job Description

Our client, The Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc is a well-established and recognized leader in electricity distribution and retail in the region.

KPLC is established as a limited liability company under the Companies Act, Cap 486, Laws of Kenya.

The Company’s key mandate is to purchase bulk electricity supply, distribute and retail electricity to end-user customers throughout Kenya.

KPLC is at the forefront of spearheading accomplishment of Vision 2030.

Kenya Power is seeking to recruit a results driven and highly motivated individual to fill the following exciting and challenging position;

General Manager, Network Management and Infrastructure Development

Ref. KPLC/GMNMID/01/2019

Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, this role will be responsible for effectively managing the network to deliver quality and reliable power.

The role is also responsible for expansion and development of electric power infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Infrastructure development team responsible for transmission substation capacity;


• Lead distribution of infrastructure development by improving the quality of supply;


• Ensure reduction of technical losses;


• Lead effort to expand the network;


• Introduce new technologies that will help reduce power losses, operational cost savings, lowered peak demand, new or increased revenue streams;


• Improve long term growth prospects and improved customer satisfaction;


• Develop and implement standards for safe operations of the network;


• Implement system upgrade projects to strengthen the network for enhanced reliability;


• Champion power network and substation automation;


• Implement projects to support growth in energy demand; and


• Plan for network expansion in line with the strategic plan and business dictates.

Person Specifications

We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university with not less than 12 years relevant work experience with 5 years in senior management;be a registered professional engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) with a valid practicing certificate and be of good standing.

A master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certification in Corporate Governance and /or Leadership from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;


• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;


• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;


• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and


• Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.

If you believe you possess and can clearly demonstrate your ability in the required relevant criteria for any of the roles above, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, current remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.

These appointments are on contractual terms for a period of four (4) years and renewable for further four (4) year term (s) based on performance and business requirements.

For the full details about this position and how to apply, kindly log onto our e-recruitment platform via

https://www2.deloitte.com/ke/en/careers/executive-search-recruitment.html

Email or hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Only those applications submitted through the e-recruitment portal will be considered.

All applications MUST be submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be considered.

To be considered, your application must be received by not later than Tuesday, 12 November 2019 addressed to:

The Director,
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to diversity and gender equality.

Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.

For more details on Kenya Power, please log on to https://www.kplc.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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