PHYSICAL PLANNING OFFICER I, CENTRAL OFFICE

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

Reporting to: Senior Property Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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 processes through registration/titling, amalgamation, subdivision, and lease extension to safeguard the Company’s interests.
Initiate and carry out stakeholder engagements for Land Use Plans, preparing land use and site plans for optimal utilization of space/land.
Engage with external stakeholders in land use planning collaborations to ensure the Company’s interests are secured sustainably within 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 of statutory payments to relevant authorities, including land rates, ground rent, and stamp duty.
Ensure both physical and legal security of all fixed boundaries.
Safeguard Company titles, lease documents, and other accountable documents.
Analyze 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 the 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 the development of strategies and work regulations related to corporate real estate management.
Supervise works being undertaken by external physical planners and surveyors to ensure professionalism and timely conclusion.

Appointment Specifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Town and County Planners of Kenya in good standing.
Registered physical planner with the Planners Registration Board, Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS), or other relevant body.
A minimum of 6 years relevant work experience in physical planning.
Demonstrated results in work performance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A high degree of initiative and analytical thinking.
Attention to detail and self-driven.
Task-oriented, with planning, negotiation, and reporting skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications online via the Kenya Power website at http://www.kplc.co.ke. Applications should include:

Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Other relevant testimonials

Applications must be received by Friday, 10th January 2025. Please quote the job title (Physical Planning Officer I, Central Office) and include your mobile number and email address in the application.

Only candidates selected for employment will be required to provide the following clearance certificates:

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

Note: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interview, or offer).

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