PROPERTY OFFICER I, REGIONS

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1986

Reporting to: Regional Human Resource & Admin. Officers

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the fulfillment of obligations and performance set in respective legal instruments, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

• Advocate for and secure the company’s interests in line with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, applying company procedures and processes.

• Initiate and carry out internal and external stakeholder engagements, and participate in collaborations and development plans related to the various stages of the real estate asset management cycle.

• Ensure proper documentation of occupancies, titling, and registration of the company’s rights and interests in land.

• Conduct space planning, optimize space utilization, manage the letting of surplus space, collect rent, and reconcile rent accounts.

• Carry out space planning, due diligence, property assessments, rental assessments, market surveys, and feasibility studies to ensure suitability for intended use.

• Measure lettable and common area spaces and address discrepancies.

• Update property records and inventories, and facilitate digitization of property information.

• Perform periodic premises inspections and initiate corrective action on unmet landlord/tenant obligations.

• Participate in resettlement action plans for major power projects and distribution lines, and resolve disputes arising from such plans.

• Facilitate the acquisition of land and buildings for company use through allocations, leasing, and outright purchase, and carry out suitability assessments for land and buildings.

• Verify invoices, reconcile payments, and assess amounts payable in compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations and performance.

• Participate in the drafting of leases, conveyancing documents, and other legal instruments with relevant parties.

• Implement strategies, policies, work processes, instructions, and standards on corporate real estate management.

• Contribute to the development of strategies and work regulations related to corporate real estate portfolio management.

• Participate in the development and implementation of workplace solutions and initiatives.

• Provide professional guidance on property matters.

• Ensure the safe custody of property documents and records.

Appointment Specifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Economics, Real Estate, or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

• Registered Valuer or Estate Agent.

• Full/Professional Membership of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or Kenya Institute of Planners/Town and County Planners of Kenya. Must be a member in good standing.

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in property management.

• Demonstrated results in work performance.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• High degree of initiative and analytical thinking.

• Attention to detail and self-driven.

• Task-oriented with strong planning and negotiation skills.

• 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 (Property Officer I, Regions) 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).

Join Our Platforms for More Opportunities

Connect with Us on social media for Job Opportunities
Follow us on social media to stay updated with the latest job opportunities, career advice, and scholarship alerts:

·       LinkedIn: Visit our page

·       Facebook: Visit our page

·       Twitter:Pure Job Opportunities

·       Telegram Group:Pure Job Opportunities

·       Instagram:Pure Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Stay updated with the latest job openings and career development opportunities by joining our platforms:

·       Job Group 1: Join Here

·       Job Group 2: Join Here

·       Job Group 3: Join Here

·       Job Channel: Follow Here

Connect with on Social Media for Scholarship Opportunities

Stay updated on the latest scholarship opportunities!

·       LinkedIn: Pure Scholarship Opportunities
Facebook: Pure Scholarship Opportunities
Instagram: @purescholarshipopportunities
Telegram: Pure Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

Access information on scholarships, academic funding, and higher education opportunities:

·       Scholarship Group: Join Here

·       Scholarship Channel: Follow Here