The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced 410 job opportunities for qualified graduates to work in Saudi Arabia.
In an announcement on Monday, December 15, NYS said the vacancies are in logistics, warehouse operations, and fisheries retail, and are open to male candidates with relevant training and skills.
"Our client, a reputable company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a strong footprint across industrial operations, retail operations and logistics services, is seeking to recruit qualified NYS graduates for the positions listed below.
"These opportunities are ideal for candidates looking to advance their careers in a competitive international environment," the agency said.
NYS announced 150 forklift operator positions with a salary of 1,450-1,800 SAR (Ksh49,800-Ksh61,830).
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Successful candidates will operate forklifts to move, load, and unload goods in warehouses and industrial sites.
Applicants must have an artisan course in plant operation and a valid forklift certificate from NYS, NTSA, NITA, or a recognized institution.
Good command of English is required, while prior experience and suitability test certification are added advantages.
NYS also announced 100 positions for pickers who will earn 1,450–1,800 SAR (Ksh49,800-Ksh61,830) and will be responsible for picking, scanning, staging, and marshaling goods for dispatch while observing safety and quality standards.
The required qualifications are similar to those of forklift operators, including relevant certification, English proficiency, and experience as an added advantage.
For fisheries sales associates (fish mongers), 50 posts are available with a salary of 1,600–1,800 SAR (Ksh54,976-Ksh61,848).
Duties include handling and preparing seafood, assisting customers, ensuring hygiene standards, and maintaining clean fish counters.
Applicants must have a diploma in food science, food and beverage production, or a related course.
Further, experience in seafood handling and retail is an added advantage.
Terms and conditions
According to NYS, successful candidates will be employed on two-year renewable contracts in Saudi Arabia.
The employer will provide visas, resident permits, accommodation, transport, food allowance, medical insurance, uniforms, and training.
Employees will work eight hours per day, six days a week, and will be entitled to 30 days of annual leave, overtime, and other benefits in line with Saudi labour laws.
Additionally, round-trip air tickets will be provided every two years.
How to apply
Eligible candidates are required to apply online by filling in the application form provided by NYS.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for practical tests and interviews at the National Youth Service Nairobi Holding Unit on Wednesday, December 17.
Elsewhere this comes a month after Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geofrey Ruku revealed plans to transform NYS into a commercially active entity.
Speaking on Wednesday, November 12, Ruku disclosed that the approval process of the regulations and registration of the company is currently underway.
"The National Youth Service (NYS) is in the process of establishing the National Youth Service Enterprises and Services Company to act as a commercial arm of the National Youth Service commercialization agenda.
"The approval process of the regulations and registration of the company is ongoing at the moment," he said.
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