UAE Govt Offers 410 Jobs: Salaries & Application Details

Kenyan Ministry Announces 410 Job Opportunities in UAE with Attractive Salaries and Benefits

The Ministry of Labor and Social Security has advertised 410 job vacancies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), offering significant opportunities to Kenyans seeking employment abroad. In a notice issued on Friday, December 6, Labor Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua invited qualified candidates to attend interviews scheduled the following day.

Mutua stressed the ministry’s commitment to creating quality employment opportunities for Kenyans while ensuring the highest standards of safety, welfare and compliance with labour laws.“ This initiative reflects our commitment to connecting Kenyans with reputable employers abroad and safeguarding their well-being,” he stated.

Interview Details
The physical interviews are set to take place on Saturday, December 7, at Kabete National Polytechnic from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Available Job Positions and Salaries
The Ministry highlighted several roles with competitive salaries:

Civil Foreman – 8 positions
Salary: Ksh 105,581.25 per month

Senior Supervisor – 2 positions
Salary: Ksh 193,565.62 per month

Steel Fixer – 200 positions
Salary: Ksh 38,713.12 per month plus overtime

Shuttering Carpenter – 200 positions
Salary: Ksh 38,713.12 per month plus overtime

Terms of Employment
Key employment details include:

Contract Duration: 2 years (renewable)
Probation Period: 6 months
Work Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Employee Benefits
Successful applicants will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
Free accommodation, meals, and transportation provided by the employer.
Comprehensive leave, medical cover, and insurance as per UAE labour laws.
30 days of annual leave after completing each year of service.
Cash allowance of Ksh 19,356.56 annually (increased to Ksh 38,713.12 after two years).
Free return air ticket upon completion of the contract.
Work hours: 8 hours per day, with overtime compensation as per UAE labour regulations.

Growing Job Opportunities in the UAE
The announcement comes shortly after Cabinet Secretary Mutua announced additional job openings for Kenyans in Dubai. On December 5, the ministry announced 600 job openings for boda boda riders and 500 positions for nannies. Representatives from the UAE company are expected to arrive in Kenya next week to conduct interviews.

The salary for Boda Boda riders is described as 2,925 dirhams per month (approximately Ksh 104,000), tax-free for 26 working days.

These announcements underscore the ministry’s proactive efforts to connect Kenyans with meaningful employment opportunities abroad, offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits and the promise of a better future for their families.