The Government has cancelled a Graduate Trainee Program from one of its parastatals which was set to commence in the coming weeks. The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) on Tuesday, October 22 cancelled the Graduate Trainee Program which was advertised on August 2.
In a notice, the Lighting Company Authority said it has cancelled the internship program that was to benefit hundreds of graduates.
The company advertised the Graduate Trainee program on August 2 and urged qualified candidates to apply for 14 professions highlighted.
“Kenya Power is seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our Management Trainee Program. We are looking for brilliant, dynamic, and self-driven people eager to make a difference and be part of our results-oriented teams. This program offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, contributing to the growth and transformation of Kenya’s energy landscape,” the statement read at the time.
The following were the 14 positions advertised by the Lighting Company Authority:
KPLC advertises 14 positions for the Graduate Trainee Program
1. Engineers
1.1 Electrical and Electronics Engineers-Job Ref: HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1587
1.2 civil engineers-Job Ref: HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1588
1.3. Mechanical Engineers-Job Ref: HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1589
1.4. Mechatronics Engineers- Job Ref: HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1590
1.5. Geospatial Engineer-Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1591
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2. Accountants-Job Ref: HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1592
3. Legal Officers-Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1593
4. Security Officers– Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1594
5. Corporate Communications Officers– Job Ref: HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1595
6. Risk Officers- Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1596
7. Planning Officers-Job Ref: HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1597
8. Internal Auditors – Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1598
9. Human Resource Officers – Job Ref: HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1599
10. Supply Chain Officers – Job Ref: HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1600
11. Customer Service Officers -Job Ref: HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1601
12. Environmental & Social Economist Officers – Job Ref:HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1602
13. Property Officers – Job Ref: HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1603
14. ICT Officers – Job Ref: HR:KP1/58.2/1/3/1604
Benefits that successful applicants were to receive
According to KPLC, ideal applicants from the above position must have graduated from recognized institutions after the year 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study, at least attaining Second Class Upper Division.
Successful applicants from the program were to undergo an eighteen (18) months training program at the Company.
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Additionally, The training program was to be structured to include classroom, mentorship, hands-on projects, and rotations across various Departments and functions among others.
Moreover, on successful completion, the applicants were to be absorbed in specific functions of the Company.
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