Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) Jobs and Career Opportunities

The Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) is a key public communication and Financial Services provider charged with specific statutory functions that are geared towards rapid social and economic development of our country.

To enable PCK discharge this functions, it has put in place a strategic business plan to ensure efficient delivery of services and improvement of corporate image.

Effective identification and deployment of the human capital is key to the success of our corporate goals and objectives.

In this regard, the following posts are hereby advertised.

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Manager/System Administration
Reporting to: Manager/Business Systems
Location: Headquarters
Grade: MG5
Department: Information Communication Technology
Basic Salary: Kshs. 42,930 x 1000-45,930 x 1025-54,130

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Assistant Manager/Systems Administration will provide the day to day administration of the Operating Systems, Databases, Internet and Intranet, Messaging, Business Applications and other System tools.
• Lead in the Installation, Configuration, Management and Maintenance of Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
• Lead the Installation, Configuration, Management and Maintenance of E-mail and other server applications and services.
• Developing of Operating System/Database backup and recovery procedures.
• Resolving of Operating System, Database, Messaging, Applications and Internet technical problems on the PCK server platforms.
• Performing Operating System/Database performance tuning, monitoring, and backup and recovery, user account maintenance and configuration.
• Develop and operate a cost-effective Operating System/Database environment.
• Provide documentation of processes for Operating System/Database technical environments.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a Bachelors degree from a recognized University and possess other relevant systems administration training and qualifications.
• Certification in MSCE, MCSA, ORACLE, LINUX administration or MCDBA will be an added advantage.
• Must have 5+ years supporting a large corporate UNIX and Windows server environment, which must include user administration, security procedures, and shell scripting.
• Must be capable of implementing and supporting high availability server solutions.
• Must be able to use performance tools and diagnostic tools troubleshoot system problems.
• Must be familiar with enterprise disk and backup technologies and be familiar with current Data Warehouse technology and tools.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Description

Job Title: Systems Administrator/Database Administrator
Reporting to: Assistant Manager System Analysis & Change Management
Location: Headquarters
Grade: MG6
Department: Information Communication Technology
Basic Salary: Kshs. 30,500 x 950 - 33,350 x 995 - 40,315

Duties and Responsibilities

• The systems administrator/database administrator will provide the day to day administration of the Operating Systems, Databases, E-mail, Internet and Intranet, Messaging, Business Applications and other System tools.
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity plans of the organization including developing, maintaining and monitoring procedures for all server backups.
• Perform the Installation, Configuration, Management and Maintenance of Server Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
• Perform the Installation, Configuration, Management and Maintenance of E-mail and other server applications and services.
• Monitoring and evaluating user access levels and security of organization databases.
• Enhancement of database performance through management of requisite parameters to provide fast responses to queries by users.
• Carry out servers administration for 24/7 data availability of key systems.
• Assist in the selection, installation, qualification, testing and validation of enterprise database systems and applications.
• Work closely with internal and external developers to develop and maintain custom and third-party database applications.
• Shall be responsible for documenting all database installations and configurations.
• Ensure adherence to current legislation governing "data e.g. Data Protection Act.
• Planning, designing, documentation and implementation of various systems, hardware and software.
• Monitoring, planning and coordinating the distribution of client/server software and service packs.
• Performing on-site and remote technical support.
• Formulating, implementing and managing integrated ICT strategies, policies and procedures within the organization.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have a Diploma in IT and possess other relevant systems administration training and qualifications.
• Possession of a university degree will be an added advantage.
• College degree in a relevant technical filed and/or relevant professional certification e.g. MCSA, Oracle DBA, and MSDBA certified will be an added advantage.
• Must have 3 years of systems/database administration and/or database development.
• Must have working knowledge of UNIX/Linux shell scripting, SCO Unix and Linux server operating systems.
• Experience with SQL server and/or Oracle database configurations, tuning, backup and recovery.
• Must be capable of implementing and supporting high availability server solutions.
• Must have strong trouble shooting , decision making and problem solving skills.
• Solid knowledge of LAN/WAN configuration with experience in routers, switches, internet firewalls, intranet and wireless technology.
• Must have excellent verbal and written.

Job Description

Job Title: Software Developer
Reporting to: Assistant Manager/ Systems analysis and development
Location: Headquarters
Grade: MG6
Department: Information Communication Technology
Basic Salary: Kshs 30,500 X 950 - 33,350 X 995 - 40,315

Duties and Responsibilities

• Writing and coding individual programs from specific requirements
• Interpret written business requirements and technical specification documents.
• Perform maintenance programming and correction of identified defects.
• Develop and add new functionality to existing
• Applications to support requirements of new business initiatives.
• Write codes for Database access and modifications including stored procedures, triggers, database tables, and indexes.
• Performing high-level program debugging and working closely with the systems analysts and users.
• Providing "go live support" to support new development efforts during implementations.
• Create, document, and implement unit test plans, scripts, and test harnesses.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have a Bachelors degree from a recognized University and possess other relevant professional training and qualifications.
• Possession of relevant Certification e.g. Microsoft MCTS, MCITP or Oracle OCA, OCP will be an added advantage.
• Must have a least 3+ years demonstrable software development and database design experience.
• Must have expert knowledge and experience with developing
• Applications in either Microsoft .Net, Delphi 7, Java, C# and ASP in a Client/Server environment.
• Knowledge of database architecture and design techniques.
• Experience in user support, production support, implementation procedures and problem resolution.
• Ability to interpret written requirements and technical specification documents
• Flexible attitude, ability to perform under pressure.
• A commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work.
• Ability to work well within a team
• Should have good verbal and written communication skills.

Interested candidates who meet the specified minimum requirements should submit their applications and up-dated Curriculum Vitae, indicating current gross salary and attach relevant copies of certificates and testimonials to the Postmaster General to reach him not later than 17th February, 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Postmaster General
Postal Corporation of Kenya
P.O. Box 34567- 00100
GPO Nairobi