The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced 33 job opportunities across different tribunals and directorates.
In a notice dated May 29, the JSC stated that some tribunal positions are designated for advocates, while others are open to non-advocates.
“The Commission invites applications from qualified persons to fill the positions,” read part of the statement.
Applications for the various positions must be submitted to the JSC by 5:00 P.M. on June 12, 2026.
JSC Announces 33 Job Opportunities for Qualified Kenyans
The Commission has advertised the following positions:
| S/No. | Ref No. | Position | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V/No.15/2026 | Chairperson, Land Acquisition Tribunal | 1 |
| 2 | V/No.16/2026 | Chairperson, National Civil Aviation Administrative Review Tribunal | 1 |
| 3 | V/No.17/2026 | Chairperson, Business Premises Rent Tribunal (BPRT) | 1 |
| 4 | V/No.18/2026 | Member, Business Premises Rent Tribunal (BPRT) | 3 |
| 5 | V/No.19/2026 | Ad hoc Member, Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (Advocate) | 9 |
| 6 | V/No.20/2026 | Ad hoc Member, Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (Non-Advocate) | 9 |
| 7 | V/No.21/2026 | Director, Public Affairs and Corporate Communication | 1 |
| 8 | V/No.22/2026 | Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation | 1 |
| 9 | V/No.23/2026 | Deputy Director, Research & Data Analytics | 1 |
| 10 | V/No.24/2026 | Deputy Director, Organizational Productivity & Quality Assurance | 1 |
| 11 | V/No.25/2026 | Deputy Director, Internal Audit | 1 |
| 12 | V/No.26/2026 | Deputy Director, Risk Management | 1 |
| 13 | V/No.27/2026 | Assistant Director, Information Systems Audit | 1 |
| 14 | V/No.35/2026 | Member, Industrial Property Tribunal (Non-Advocate) – Re-advertisement | 2 |
| Total Posts | 33 |
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Job Descriptions for the Advertised Positions
Below is a breakdown of the advertised job descriptions:
- Chairperson, Land Acquisition Tribunal (Ref: V/No.15/2026) – Provides leadership and oversight in land acquisition disputes, presides over tribunal hearings, guides legal interpretation, ensures fair and timely dispute resolution, manages case processes, and issues determinations and reports.
- Chairperson, National Civil Aviation Administrative Review Tribunal (Ref: V/No.16/2026) – Oversees tribunal operations in civil aviation administrative reviews, chairs hearings, manages case determinations, guides legal interpretation, ensures impartial dispute resolution, and coordinates tribunal functions.
- Chairperson, Business Premises Rent Tribunal (Ref: V/No.17/2026) – Leads the tribunal in resolving landlord-tenant disputes, presides over hearings, manages case proceedings, interprets relevant laws, ensures timely dispute resolution, and issues rulings.
- Member, Business Premises Rent Tribunal (Ref: V/No.18/2026) – Participates in hearings, reviews evidence and submissions, contributes to deliberations, and supports fair and effective determination of tenancy disputes.
- Ad Hoc Member, Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (Advocate) (Ref: V/No.19/2026) – Handles political party disputes, reviews legal submissions, participates in hearings, provides legal interpretation, and contributes to determinations.
- Ad Hoc Member, Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (Non-Advocate) (Ref: V/No.20/2026) – Participates in hearings, reviews case materials, contributes to deliberations, and supports impartial resolution of political disputes.
- Director, Public Affairs and Corporate Communication (Ref: V/No.21/2026) – Oversees communication strategy, manages media relations, coordinates public engagement, leads corporate branding, and ensures effective dissemination of official information.
- Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (Ref: V/No.22/2026) – Coordinates strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, tracks programme implementation, and prepares performance reports.
- Deputy Director, Research & Data Analytics (Ref: V/No.23/2026) – Leads research activities, analyses data, prepares reports, and supports evidence-based decision-making.
- Deputy Director, Organizational Productivity & Quality Assurance (Ref: V/No.24/2026) – Oversees productivity and quality assurance systems, monitors performance standards, and recommends service delivery improvements.
- Deputy Director, Internal Audit (Ref: V/No.25/2026) – Conducts internal audits, reviews compliance and internal controls, prepares audit reports, and follows up on audit recommendations.
- Deputy Director, Risk Management (Ref: V/No.26/2026) – Identifies and manages institutional risks, develops mitigation strategies, monitors compliance, and strengthens risk governance systems.
- Assistant Director, Information Systems Audit (Ref: V/No.27/2026) – Audits ICT systems, assesses security and controls, evaluates system integrity, and recommends improvements in digital governance.
- Member, Industrial Property Tribunal (Non-Advocate) (Re-advertisement) (Ref: V/No.35/2026) – Participates in hearing industrial property disputes, reviews case materials, contributes to deliberations, and supports fair and timely tribunal decisions.
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How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications through the Judicial Service Commission jobs portal.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the portal for detailed job descriptions, appointment requirements, and full application instructions.
All applications must be submitted on or before June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
The Commission warned that canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification and noted that recruitment will be conducted through fair and open competition based on merit as part of its equal opportunity employment policy.
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