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Procurement Officer
Procurement Clerks
| Attribute | Procurement Officer | Procurement Clerks |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Office, Customer Service & Administration | Office, Customer Service & Administration |
| What it involves | Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services. | Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services. |
| Helpful KCSE subjects | ||
| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | KCSE plus certificate/TVET/apprenticeship or structured on-the-job training | KCSE plus certificate/TVET/apprenticeship or structured on-the-job training |
| Entry requirements | Degree mean grade C+. Representative minimum: Mathematics A/B at C or Business Studies C+ (programme wording varies). TVET Level 6 normally uses the KUCCPS diploma entry band. | Degree mean grade C+. Representative minimum: Mathematics A/B at C or Business Studies C+ (programme wording varies). TVET Level 6 normally uses the KUCCPS diploma entry band. |
| Training duration | Degree: about 4 years; diploma/Level 6: about 2-3 years | Degree: about 4 years; diploma/Level 6: about 2-3 years |
| Work environment | ||
| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | Medium - broad entry market, though routine administrative work is increasingly digitised; strong digital and customer-service skills matter. | Medium - broad entry market, though routine administrative work is increasingly digitised; strong digital and customer-service skills matter. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Transforming / higher automation exposure | Transforming / higher automation exposure |
| Professional regulator | Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) | Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if the day-to-day work interests you and you are willing to build the required practical skills; useful strengths include Clear communication, Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension. | May suit you if the day-to-day work interests you and you are willing to build the required practical skills; useful strengths include Clear communication, Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension. |
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