Artisan II (Welder, Painter & Mason

Pwani University, a premier public university located in Kilifi County along Kenya’s beautiful coastline, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Since becoming a fully-fledged university in 2013, it has expanded into a vibrant academic hub offering diverse programs across Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Education, and more.
Pwani University invites qualified and motivated applicants to fill the following positions:

1. Artisan II (Welder)
2. Artisan II (Painter)
3. Artisan II (Mason)

REF:  PJ/ADV/06/11/2025 Artisan II (Welder) Grade 3REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF ARTISAN II (MASON) 

1. This is an entry position in the University to this cadre and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship orany other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a minimum mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent 
• Trade Test II Certificate in Welding from a recognised institution.
• The candidate must have a minimum six (6) years relevant work experience with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines. 

REF: PU/ADV/05/11/2025 Artisan II (Painter) Grade 3REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF ARTISAN II (PAINTER) 

1. This is an entry position in the University to this cadre and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a minimum mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent 
• Trade Certificate in a reievant field from a recognised institution.
• The candidate must have a minimum six (6) years relevant work experience with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.

REF: PU/ADV/04/11/2025 Artisan II (Painter) Grade 3REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF ARTISAN II (MASON) 

1. This is an entry position in the University to this cadre and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a minimum mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent
• Trade Certificate in a reievant field from a recognised institution.
• The candidate must have a minimum six (6) years relevant work experience with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.

How to Apply

1. Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.

Interested applicants should submit four (4) copies of their application accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials Applications and letters of recommendation from referees should be addressed to:

• The Vice Chancellor
• Pwani University
• P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

he deadline for submitting applications is Friday 5th December, 2025. Applications received later than this date will not be considered Please Note that: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.