AHK Eastern Africa — the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce for Eastern Africa — is connecting qualified Kenyan electricians and electrical technicians with German manufacturing companies through the African Skills 4 Germany (AS4G) project. This is a structured visa-sponsored pathway into Germany’s manufacturing sector for qualified Kenyan professionals.
No deadline is stated — apply immediately if your profile matches.
About This Opportunity
The AS4G project provides guidance, pre-placement support, and direct connections between vetted Kenyan technical professionals and German employers actively seeking skilled trades talent. If selected, AHK Eastern Africa facilitates the matching process — this is not a direct employer application but a talent pipeline managed by a credible bilateral trade institution.
Germany’s manufacturing sector faces a significant skilled trades shortage, making this a genuine and structured route into the European job market for qualified Kenyan electricians.
Candidate Profile Required
Training
- Completed vocational training in industrial electronics, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable technical field
Experience
- Experience in electrical function testing is an advantage
- Good understanding of switchgear and electrical testing processes
Technical Skills
- Ability to carry out electrical and mechanical function tests
- Ability to support troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems
Digital Skills
- Good PC skills and ability to work with digital test programmes and software
Language
- Minimum B1 level German — spoken and written — this is a firm requirement. Candidates below B1 should not apply until they have reached this level
Personal Qualities
- Reliable, diligent, and able to work effectively as part of a team
For Kenyan professionals working towards B1 German certification, the Goethe Institut Nairobi offers accredited German language courses and official examinations in Kenya — the most direct route to meeting the language requirement. The Make-it-in-Germany portal also provides comprehensive guidance on working in Germany’s manufacturing sector as a skilled tradesperson from a non-EU country.
Salary, Contract & Location Details
Specific salary, contract duration, and city placement details are not disclosed at this stage — they will be determined by the matched German employer. Germany’s manufacturing sector typically offers electricians and electrical technicians €14–€20 gross per hour depending on the employer, location, and specific role. Visa sponsorship and relocation support are standard features of employer-sponsored placements through the AS4G programme.
How to Apply
Send your application to AHK Eastern Africa’s skilled worker placement team:
📧 skilledworkers@kenya-ahk.co.ke
Include your CV with full details of your vocational training, relevant work experience, German language level (state your certification if available), and a brief note explaining your interest in relocating to Germany for a manufacturing role.
