Estates Officer II Job in Kilifi, Kenya - Pwani University

Pwani University is hiring an Estates Officer II to support property management activities, oversee maintenance works, manage estate records, coordinate facility operations, and ensure efficient use of institutional resources. The role is based in Kilifi and experience in facilities management is required.

REF: PU/ADV/03/07/2026

Academic Qualification

  • The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics, Estates Management or relevant field from a recognised institution.

Experience

  • The candidate must have seven (7) years of continuous relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of Estate Officer III or comparable grade with proven integrity, honesty, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

In addition, the candidate must have experience in handling the following:

  • Budgeting
  • Valuer
  • Conducting Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Coordination of the allocation of accommodation to staff
  • Coordination of maintenance of buildings, stations and equipment
  • Interpreting architectural drawings
  • Liaising with Public Works on tendering of civil, mechanical and electrical works Planning and administration as relates to the construction and maintenance institutional property
  • Running the maintenance workshop
  • Preparing small-scale drawings and Bills of Quantities Preparing annual reports
  • Supervising staff under his/her charge

How to Apply

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

Interested applicants should send four (4) copies of their application for the above positions. Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to

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

Application should include an up to date CV, 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