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Principal – Technical College

Petanns Technical College Nairobi Full Time Posted 2026-08-07
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-08-07Close dateNot specifiedExperience5 yearsSourceBrighterMonday Kenya
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Petanns Technical College in Nairobi is hiring an experienced Principal to provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership. The role focuses on institutional growth, academic excellence, student enrollment, staff performance, and compliance with Kenya's TVET regulatory framework. A Bachelor's degree and at least five years of senior management experience in a TVET or similar institution are required.

  • Senior leadership role in a growing TVET institution
  • Focus on academic excellence, enrollment, and institutional growth
  • Requires Bachelor's degree and 5+ years senior management experience
  • Must understand Kenya TVET regulations and key examining bodies
  • Full-time position based in Nairobi

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  • PRINCIPAL – TECHNICAL COLLEGE
  • Petanns Technical College
  • Research, Teaching & Training
  • 1 week ago
  • Easy apply
  • New
  • Nairobi
  • Full Time

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  • The ideal candidate should have proven
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  • About the Role
  • We are a growing technical and vocational
  • institution seeking an experienced and results-driven Principal to provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership across the institution.
  • The Principal will be responsible for driving institutional growth, academic excellence, student enrollment, staff performance, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have proven
  • leader and institutional administrator with a proven track record of managing a learning institution or campus, driving student growth, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with Kenya's TVET and examination frameworks.
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Experience

  • in senior management or administration within a TVET, technical college, university, or other learning institution, with a strong understanding of Kenya's TVET regulatory environment.
  • Min Qualification:
  • Bachelors
  • Level:
  • Senior level
  • Length:
  • 5 years
  • Language Requirement:
  • English
  • Working Hours:
  • Full Time - 8 to 5
  • Applicant
  • Location:
  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • Job descriptions &
  • in senior management or administration within a TVET, technical college, university, or other learning institution, with a strong understanding of Kenya's TVET regulatory environment.
  • Key
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education, Technical Education, Business Administration, Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum 5 years'
  • in senior administration or management within a TVET institution, technical college, university, or other learning institution.
  • Proven
  • in institutional leadership, academic administration, and staff management.
  • Strong knowledge of TVET regulations, policies, and compliance
  • working with or managing
  • in student enrollment, institutional growth, examination management, and operational oversight.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ideal Candidate
  • The ideal candidate is a senior

Requirements

  • Industry:
  • of relevant regulatory and examining bodies.
  • Manage relationships and ensure compliance with examining and assessment bodies, including NITA, ICM, CDACC, KNEC, and other relevant bodies.
  • Monitor academic quality, student welfare, and overall institutional standards.
  • Represent the institution in engagements with regulators, partners, parents, students, and other key stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities for institutional partnerships, program development, and sustainable growth.
  • Qualifications &
  • in Kenya.
  • related to NITA, ICM, CDACC, KNEC, and other examining or regulatory bodies.
  • Demonstrated

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and overall oversight of academic and administrative operations.
  • Lead the implementation of the institution's strategic objectives and growth plans.
  • Coordinate academic programs and administrative activities to ensure effective institutional performance.
  • Lead, supervise, and evaluate staff performance, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
  • Drive student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and institutional growth initiatives.
  • Oversee the implementation of institutional fee policies and ensure effective revenue management.
  • Provide leadership in examination planning, coordination, administration, and quality assurance.
  • Ensure compliance with TVET regulations, institutional policies, and
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