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Job Vacancies at South Eastern Kenya University

South Eastern Kenya University has vacancies in the Division of Corporate Services as listed below: –

Job Vacancies (February 2026) at South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU)

Job Vacancies (February 2026) – (SEKU)

  • Location: Kitui, Kenya
  • Division: Corporate Services
  • Terms: 1-Year Renewable Contract
  • Application Deadline: 6th March 2026

South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) invites qualified and competent applicants to fill the following positions within the Division of Corporate Services:

1. Driver – SEKU Grade 13 (Former Grade 3)

Ref: SEKU/ADV/AD/1/2/2026
Positions: 2

Key Responsibilities:

  • Driving assigned vehicles/plant
  • Ensuring vehicle safety and security
  • Maintaining work tickets and service schedules
  • Updating insurance and licenses

Minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE D Plain or equivalent
  • 4 years’ relevant experience
  • Driving License A, B, C, E & PSV
  • Certificate of Good Conduct
  • Computer literacy
  • Meet Chapter Six requirements

2. Plant Operator – SEKU Grade 13 (Former Grade 3)

Ref: SEKU/ADV/AD/2/2/2026
Positions: 1

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating heavy plant equipment (Class B & C)
  • Preparing service schedules
  • Supervising plant operators and attendants
  • Maintaining work tickets and plant records

Minimum Requirements:

  • 4 years’ experience
  • Valid Driving License BCED & H
  • Suitability Test for Plant Operators Grade II
  • Defensive Driving Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Computer literacy
  • Certificate of Good Conduct
  • Meet Chapter Six requirements

3. Senior Security Assistant – SEKU Grade 10 (Former Grade 6)

Ref: SEKU/ADV/AD/3/2/2026
Positions: 1

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting patrols and spot checks
  • Supervising security guards
  • Managing gate passes and visitor badges
  • Maintaining Occurrence Book

Minimum Requirements:

  • Diploma in Criminology/Social Order or equivalent
  • 4 years’ relevant experience (or Sergeant rank in KPS/KDF)
  • At least 30 years of age
  • Computer proficiency (ERP)
  • Certificate of Good Conduct

4. Security Officer – SEKU Grade 8 (Former Grade 9)

Ref: SEKU/ADV/AD/4/2/2026
Positions: 1

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology/Social Order or equivalent
  • 4 years’ relevant experience
  • At least 30 years of age
  • Computer proficiency (ERP)
  • Certificate of Good Conduct

5. Assistant Internal Auditor – SEKU Grade 9 (Former Grade 7)

Ref: SEKU/ADV/AD/5/2/2026
Positions: 1

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) or equivalent
  • Computer literacy (Accounting packages & ERP)
  • Meet Chapter Six requirements

6. Internal Auditor – SEKU Grade 8 (Former Grade 9)

Ref: SEKU/ADV/AD/6/2/2026
Positions: 1

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting
  • CPA (II) or equivalent
  • 4 years’ experience
  • ERP knowledge
  • Meet Chapter Six requirements

7. Assistant ICT Officer – SEKU Grade 9 (Former Grade 7)

Ref: SEKU/ADV/AD/7/2/2026
Positions: 1

Deployment Areas:

  • Business Applications
  • Database Administration
  • Infrastructure & Support

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field
  • CCNA certification
  • MCSE certification
  • Programming & database skills
  • Membership to Computer Society of Kenya
  • Meet Chapter Six requirements

8. Custodian – SEKU Grade 13 (Former Grade 3)

Ref: SEKU/ADV/AD/8/2/2026
Positions: 1

Minimum Requirements:

  • Relevant Certificate (minimum 1 month course)
  • KCSE D Plain
  • 4 years’ experience
  • Computer literacy
  • OR Certificate in Criminology/Social Work
  • Meet Chapter Six requirements

9. Administrative Assistant – SEKU Grade 9 (Former Grade 7)

Ref: SEKU/ADV/AD/9/2/2026
Positions: 2

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Member of relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation
  • Computer proficiency
  • Meet Chapter Six requirements

Application Procedure

Interested applicants must:

  1. Submit THREE (3) hard copies of:
    • Application letter
    • CV (including age, experience, current post & salary, contacts)
    • Academic & Professional Certificates
    • Testimonials

Address to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Corporate Services
South Eastern Kenya University
P.O. Box 170-90200
Kitui, Kenya

  1. Send a mandatory scanned PDF copy (one running document) to: recruitment04@seku.ac.ke Subject Line: Indicate Job Applied For
  2. Ensure applications are received by: Friday, 6th March 2026

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South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) Job Vacancies – September 2025

South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) is inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for academic and administrative positions in the Division of Academics, Research & Innovation and the Division of Corporate Services.

Academic Positions

1. Academic Registrar – Grade 3 (1 Post)

  • Ref: SEKU/ADV/AC/1/08/2025
  • Terms: Contract
  • Requirements: PhD, 15 years’ experience (4 at senior level), ERP proficiency, Chapter Six compliance.

2. Senior Lecturer – Grade 5A (1 Post)

  • Ref: SEKU/ADV/AC/8/08/2025
  • Specialization: Criminology & Social Justice
  • Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
  • Requirements: PhD, 3+ years teaching/6 years research, 32 publication points, postgraduate supervision, research funding.

3. Lecturers – Grade 6A (Multiple Posts)

  • Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
  • Salary: KES 121,928 – 187,710 p.m. + Allowances
  • Ref: SEKU/ADV/AC/2–16/08/2025
  • Specializations include:
    • Nursing Sciences (Medical Surgical Nursing)
    • Medical Laboratory Sciences (Hematology, Microbiology/Parasitology)
    • Law (Public, Private, Commercial)
    • Criminology & Social Justice, Social Work, Educational Psychology
    • Project Planning & Management
    • Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering (various specializations)

Corporate Services Positions

1. Sports Officer – Grade 8 (1 Post, Re-advertised)

  • Ref: SEKU/ADV/AD/17/08/2025
  • Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
  • Requirements: Bachelor’s in Physical Education, 4 years’ experience, sports coaching skills, Chapter Six compliance.

2. Senior Administrative Assistant – Grade 8 (1 Post)

  • Ref: SEKU/ADV/AD/2/06/2025
  • Terms: Permanent & Pensionable
  • Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, professional membership (where applicable), computer proficiency, Chapter Six compliance.

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A. DIVISION OF CORPORATE SERVICES

1. POST OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT GRADE 9 (FORMERLY GRADE 7) – REF: SEKU/ADV/AD/1/7/2025 – 1 POSITION

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 6 months renewable contract

  1. Job specification

The duties and responsibilities shall entail assisting in:

  1. Documenting and ensuring proper record keeping for events, activities and operations in in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
  2. Collecting, compiling and analyzing of data.
  3. Ensuring general cleanliness in offices and meeting rooms. 
  4. Maintaining records of University assets in respective areas.
  5. Overseeing telephone and registry services in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
  6. Drafting reports and briefs.
  7. Drafting of budgets and procurement plans.
  8. Making requisitions for office stationery, equipment and furniture and other required materials.
  9. Ensuring security of records, stationery, office equipment furniture etc.
  10. Coordinating transport and logistics for in respective Divisions/Schools/ Departments/Sections.
  11. Offering secretariat services to university committees.

b. Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

  1. Have Bachelors Degree or equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
  2. Be a Member of a recognized professional body (where applicable).
  3. Have knowledge of relevant legislation.
  4. Have proficiency in computer applications.
  5. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity.

2. POST OF ASSISTANT COUNSELING OFFICER GRADE 9 (FORMERLY GRADE 7) – REF: SEKU/ADV/AD/2/7/2025 – 1 POSITION – WOTE CAMPUS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 6 months renewable contract

  1. Job specification

The duties and responsibilities entail assisting in:

  1. Handling students’ issues concerning their social life by offering guidance and counselling in order to correct their undesirable behaviors.
  2. Conducting guidance and counselling sessions in order to address arising social issues such as misuse of drugs as a preventive measure and stopping further addiction to drugs.
  3. Organizing talks for students in areas already identified as need areas through sourcing for relevant speakers to address and offer public lectures to students so as to equip them with the relevant knowledge and information for more informed decisions.
  4. Maintaining consistent follow-up with the students in order to see to it that the positive change in behavior obtained is sustained and factors that would lead to re-occurrence of the helped issue are dealt with.
  5. Referring students who require specific attention to the appropriate service provider such as drug addicts who require rehabilitation services so as to exhaustively assist the students recover from the maladjustment.
  6. Providing spiritual guidance to students.

b. Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, one must:

  1. Must possess Bachelor Degree in Counselling, Social Sciences, Education or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized university.
  2. Be a member of a counsellors’ body such as Kenya Counselors and Psychologists Association or Kenya Universities Psychologists and Counsellors Association.
  3. Have professional/discipline specific knowledge of theory and techniques in a specialized field, or knowledge of a number of fields acquired through tertiary education and /or considerable experience.
  4. Be computer proficient and conversant with use of an ERP system.
  5. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

3. POST OF PRINCIPAL CLERICAL OFFICER Grade 11 (FORMERLY GRADE 5) – REF: SEKU/ADV/AD/3/7/2025 – 1 POSITION

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 6 months renewable contract

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

  1. Verifying compiled statistical records for accuracy;
  2. Processing of human resource records and accounting transaction;
  3. Maintaining efficient filing system;
  4. Safe custody of invoices, receipts, vouchers and related records;
  5. Processing appointments, promotions, discipline cases, transfers and other related duties in human resource management;
  6. Preparing payment vouchers;
  7. Computing financial or statistical records based on routine or special sources of information;
  8. Drafting routine correspondences;
  9. Drafting indents for advertisement;
  10. Assisting Administrative officers/Assistnts in matters clerical work; and
  11. Mentoring and guiding other junior clerical officers.

b. Person Specifications

      For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

  1. Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, Supply Management, Records Management, Business Administration or Kenya Accountants and Technicians Certificate (KATC), Intermediate level of Kenya Administration and Management Examination (KAME), offered by Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
  2. KCSE D Plus or equivalent from a recognized institution
  3. Have at least eight (8) years relevant working experience;
  4. Be of proven integrity, transparency and accountability;
  5. Be Proficient in computer applications.;
  6. Have demonstrated professional competence in discharging the Clerical work; and
  7. Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on Leadership and Integrity upon successful appointment.

How To Apply

  1. Interested applicants should send THREE (3) HARD COPIES of application letter, Curriculum Vitae (giving details of educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address), Academic & Professional certificates and other relevant testimonials to the address below, quoting clearly the relevant reference number on the envelope.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor,

Corporate Services

South Eastern Kenya University

P.O. BOX 170-90200,

KITUI.

  1. A MANDATORY electronically scanned copy of the application in PDF format (as one running document) to be sent to recruitment04@seku.ac.ke by Friday, 8th August, 2025. INDICATE THE JOB APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL.
  1. All applications should be sent to the above address by Friday, 8th August, 2025.
  2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  3. SEKU is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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