TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
External Advert
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is an independent Commission established under Article 237 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
The Commission invites applications from qualified, experienced, result oriented and highly motivated Kenyans to fill the following positions.
Interested candidates are requested to visit the Commission website www.tsc.go.ke for more information about the vacancies. Applications should be received not later than 2359 hours (East African Time) on 9th September, 2025.
The Teachers Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer as per the constitutional provisions and law. Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
1. DEPUTY DIRECTOR ICT – SYSTEMS & INNOVATION JOB GRADE TSC 5 – POST (1)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
(i) Coordinating the development and implementation of ICT Business and disaster recovery plans;
(ii) Developing and coordinating the implementation of Divisional work plans;
(iii) Coordinating designing, developing, implementing and maintaining new systems;
(iv) Coordinating the implementation of ICT system;
(v) Monitoring internal controls for systems access;
(vi) Overseeing the development of training materials, operating and user manuals;
(vii) Coordinating capacity building of users on new and existing systems and policies;
(viii) Reviewing reports on the operations of ICT systems;
(ix) Coordinating the designing, developing, implementing and maintaining Information Security;
(x) Enforcing Information Systems Security compliance;
(xi) Reviewing Divisions procurement and budgetary requirements; and
(xii) Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Assistant Director- ICT for a minimum period of three (3) years;
OR Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Information Communication Technology / Software Engineering / Informatics and Computer Science / Computer Networks and Cyber Security / Business Information Technology / Information Security and Forensic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
(iv) Certification in any of the following; CCNA, CCNP, CISA, CISM, MCSA, MCSE, ITIL, CEH, CHFI or equivalent certification;
(v) Certificate in leadership course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
House Allowance: Applicable rates
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.
ADVERT NO. 53/2025
2. DEPUTY DIRECTOR- ICT – INFORMATION SECURITY JOB GRADE TSC GRADE 5 – POST (1)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
(i) Participating in the development and implementation of ICT Business Plans and implementing them;
(ii) Developing and executing Division Strategies;
(iii) Implementing of ICT Business Plans activities relating to Systems Security;
(iv) Designing, development, implementing and maintaining Information
Security ecosystem;
(v) Designing, deployment, managing and maintaining Information Security
appliances and software;
(vi) Implementing and leading in sensitizing Information Security related
Policies;
(vii) Implementing of all policies relating to Information Systems Security;
(viii) Ensuring the Commission’s information systems ecosystem is protected;
(ix) Enforcing Information Systems Security compliance across operational
business applications against documented policies and baselines;
(x) Leading in the implementation of an Information Systems security strategy
and disaster recovery plan to minimizes data loss, unauthorized access and
business disruption;
(xi) Evaluating Information Systems and ensuring adherence to Information
Security standards;
(xii) Leading in the monitoring of the Commission ICT ecosystem to flag out and
stop any possible security breach;
(xiii) Developing and maintaining support guides and other documentation
relating to Information Security Systems;
(xiv) Preparing regular and progress reports relating to Information Systems
Security in the Commission;
(xv) Evaluating and monitoring performance appraisal of staff in the Division
and generating required reports;
(xvi) Developing, managing and maintaining Risk and Information Security Risk
registers in the Division;
(xvii) Developing Divisions procurement and budgetary requirements; and
(xviii) Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Assistant Director -ICT for a minimum period of three
(3) years;
OR
Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science / Information Communication Technology / Software
Engineering / Informatics and Computer Science / Computer Networks and
Cyber Security / Business Information Technology / Information Security and
Forensic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
(iv) Certificate in Leadership course or equivalent qualification lasting not less
than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
(v) Certification in any of the following; CCNA, CCNP, CISA, CISM, MCSA,
MCSE, ITIL, CEH, CHFI or equivalent certification;
(vi) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
House Allowance: Applicable rates
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory
performance.
ADVERT NO. 54/2025
3. DEPUTY DIRECTOR- LABOUR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS JOB GRADE TSC GRADE 5
– POST (1)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
(i) Coordinating the development and implementation of the labor and
industrial relations strategy;
(ii) Leading in the preparation of the divisional annual work plan;
(iii) Leading the development of policies, systems and procedures that
contribute to the legal framework to strengthen the provision of industrial
relations services;
(iv) Coordinating the implementation of the division’s budget;
(v) Leading in the preparation, implementation and submission of the divisional
Quarterly Reports;
(vi) Coordinating the sensitization of the staff on all labour and industrial
relations risks arising from legal suits and policies and procedures executed
by the Commission;
(vii) Organizing and coordination of research on the best labour practices,
labour instruments, conventions, labour laws in the labour market;
(viii) Coordinating the provision of legal advisory services on labour and
industrial relations matters, registered disputes and Management of
employee discipline procedures and process;
(ix) Coordinating the development of legal advisory opinions to the
Commission Secretary;
(x) Coordinating the preparation of Board Papers on labour and industrial
matters;
(xi) Coordinating the preparation of Recognition and Collective Agreements
in liaison with relevant stakeholders;
(xii) Developing and implementing industrial relations strategies that foster
harmonious industrial relations between the Commission and its social
partners;
(xiii) Coordinating the drafting and submission of Parliamentary responses by
different service areas of the Commission;
(xiv) Coordinating engagements with social partners, relevant state and nonstate agencies on all matters related to industrial relations;
(xv) Coordinating the management of all Trade Disputes, Union and employee
grievances and develop comprehensive alternative dispute resolution
mechanisms on behalf of the Commission; and
(xvi) Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
(i) Served in the grade of Assistant Director -Legal Services/Labour and
Industrial Relations for a minimum period of three (3) years
OR
Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
(ii) Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized institution;
(iii) Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
(iv) Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
(v) Membership to the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
(vi) Valid Advocates Practicing certificate;
(vii) Certificate in a Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less
than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
House Allowance: Applicable rates
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory
performance.
ADVERT NO. 55/2025
4. DEPUTY DIRECTOR – SECURITY SERVICES JOB GRADE TSC GRADE 5 – POST (1)
Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
(i) Availing critical information regularly on security and safety to the
commission;
(ii) Leading in the development, interpretation and implementation of
Commission’s security policy, security plan, security strategies and
procedures;
(iii) Reviewing the enforcement of the Commission’s security policy and
procedures;
(iv) Overseeing periodic assessment of security threats and implementation of
mitigating factors;
(v) Coordinating and conducting training and instructions to security
personnel and spearhead sensitization of employees on security matters;
(vi) Providing support to Government law enforcement agencies on security
matters;
(vii) Superintending contracted private security guards and build good working
relationship with police officers seconded to the Commission;
(viii) Managing investigation of incidences within the Commissions premises and
monitoring submission of such reports;
(ix) Coordinating all security matters in terms of operations, meetings and
general administration;
(x) Designing and implementing standard security operating procedures;
(xi) Planning quick response to emergency situations;
(xii) Ensuring the maintenance of up to date security data bank on classified
materials;
(xiii) Coordinating collection of intelligence and disseminate analyzed
intelligence reports;
(xiv) Generating and maintaining security alertness of security personnel;
(xv) Overseeing development, implementation and monitoring of the
Directorate budget and procurement plan;
(xvi) Ensuring implementation of the risk management strategies and Audit
recommendations;
(xvii) Overseeing the management of Surveillance Systems;
(xviii) Carry out backgrounds checks during the recruitment of senior staff;
(xix) Safeguarding, monitoring and controlling movement of vehicles, persons
and assets; and
(xx) Supervising and guiding employees in the Division for optimum
performance.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
(i) Served in the grade of Assistant Director- Security Services for a minimum
period of three (3) years;
OR
Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in security studies, criminology, forensic science, security
management, intelligence management, disaster management or a
related qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Paramilitary or National Youth Service (NYS) is an added advantage;
(iv) Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
(v) Certificate in Leadership Course or equivalent qualification lasting not less
than 4 weeks from a recognized institution;
(vi) Membership to a professional security body in good standing where
applicable;
(vii) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
House Allowance: Applicable rates
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory
performance.
ADVERT NO. 56/2025
5. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – SECURITY SERVICES JOB GRADE TSC GRADE 6 – POST (1)
Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
(i) Implementing and reviewing the Commission’s security policy, strategies
and procedures;
(ii) Reviewing periodic assessment of security threats and develop mitigations;
(iii) Preparing of security awareness programs for employees and security
personnel;
(iv) Liaising with Government law enforcement agencies on security related
matters;
(v) Ensuring adequate supervision of security officers and outsourced private
security guards while building good working relationship with police officers
seconded to the Commission;
(vi) Monitoring the preparation of daily reports including daily occurrences,
transit reports, background checks, executive protection;
(vii) Coordinating investigation of security related incidents at the Commission
premises and submit reports for action;
(viii) Coordinating security operations in the commission’s premises;
(ix) Coordinating fire safety drills;
(x) Carrying out sensitization of the commission’s employees on security
matters;
(xi) Inspecting and advising security personnel on maintenance of security
documents and classified materials;
(xii) Organizing and overseeing impromptu penetration test of security system
and equipment;
(xiii) Developing and implementing work plans, strategies and budget;
(xiv) Providing input for review of security policy, strategy, and procedures;
(xv) Appraising security personnel and monitor performance by outsourced
private security guards;
(xvi) Consolidate and disseminate critical security information; and
(xvii) Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
(i) Served in the grade of Principal Officer- Security for a minimum period of
three (3) years;
OR
(ii) Five (5) years’ experience in a comparable position;
(iii) Advanced security management course from a recognized institution;
(iv) Bachelor’s degree in security studies, criminology, forensic science, security
management, intelligence management, disaster management or a
related qualification from a recognized institution;
(v) Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
(vi) Paramilitary or National Youth Service (NYS) training is an added
advantage;
(vii) Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks from a recognized institution;
(viii) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.137,460 – Kshs.167,098
House Allowance: Applicable rates
Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000
Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory
performance.
