The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitut...
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Member, Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience10 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldLaw / Legal 
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
- hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
- have knowledge and at least ten years’ experience in either:-
- Finance and Administration;
- Public Management;
- cEconomics;
- Human Resource Management; or
- Labour Laws;
- meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; and
- have had a distinguished career in their respective fields.
Functions of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
The functions of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission shall include:
- inquiring into and advising on the salaries and remuneration to be paid out of public funds;
- keeping under review all matters relating to the salaries and remuneration of public officers;
- advising the national and county governments on the harmonization, equity and fairness of remuneration for the attraction and retention of requisite skills in the public sector;
- conducting comparative surveys on the labour markets and trends in remuneration to determine the monetary worth of the jobs of public offices;
- determining the cycle of salaries and remuneration review upon which Parliament may allocate adequate funds for implementation;
- making recommendations on matters relating to the salary and remuneration of a particular State or public officer;
- making recommendations on the review of pensions payable to holders of public offices; and
- performing such other functions as may be provided for by the Constitution and any other written law
Method of Application
INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO NOTE THAT:
- The names of shortlisted candidates shall be published in the print media;
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews;
- National Identity Card;
- Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
- Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
- Clearances from the following bodies:
- Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
- Higher Education Loans Board;
- Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus;
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate);
- Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities; and
- Recommendations from relevant professional bodies (where applicable).
- The salary and benefits for the position have been determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission; and
- The Member will be appointed for a single term of six (6) years and is not eligible for re-appointment.
Applications should be submitted, together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.
Application should be clearly marked “Application for Member, Salaries and Remuneration Commission”.
Hand delivery:
Office of the Secretary/CEO
Public Service Commission, 4th Floor,
Commission House,
Harambee Avenue,
NAIROBI.
Online applications should be submitted via e-mail to: src2025@publicservice.go.ke
Post Office:
The Secretary/CEO,
Public Service Commission,
P.O. Box 30095 - 00100
NAIROBI.
“Women, minorities, the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply”
Application should be received on or before 8th April, 2025 (latest by 5.00 p.m. EAT)
