How to Get Construction Jobs in Kenya

Construction is turning out to be a source of employment for many Kenyans. There are very many ways in which one can work as a contractor at a construction site. On every construction site, you will find Carpenters, Construction Laborers, Construction Managers, Electricians, Operating Engineers, and other Equipment Operators. It is a company that gets the job to these people. So if you have a company, it is your duty to find favorable gigs for your people. And this is how you will do exactly that:

Construction tenders in Kenya.

In the Kenyan business arena, the tender application is open for every existing and legally registered entity or company both national and international. For you to apply, you need to understand the tendering process in Kenya. Before application, it is important to have a ready supply of goods and have good financial backing.

Owning a company is one step, it takes another to make it survive without connections and knowledge to attract business to your side. Winning a tender is a huge milestone as far as business success is concerned. Winning a tender is the best way. Below is a common easy procedure.

1. Ensure that your company is registered with a physical address and compliance with tax. The best company to register in Kenya for tendering is either a partnership or a limited company.
2. When you spot an advertised tender on News Papers and company websites, make sure you have all the required documents, from the respective companies, and fill in the details required as per instructions. Details are important, pay close attention to them because a little mistake may have you rejected.
3. Some contracts may need you to register with bodies and organizations such as NEMA, National Construction Authority (NCA) for construction.
4. A statutory requirement for tender application are a Business registration certificate, PIN certificate, Business permit, Tax compliance certificate, and filled tender document. If you bought a tender, you must attach a copy of the receipt.

It is important to note that tenders with the lowest bidding tend to get tenders from companies.  Proper research should therefore be done to get the optimum value of the tender.

5. Finally, ensure you return fully filled application, accompanied by copies of the Business registration certificate, PIN certificate, Business permit, Tax compliance certificate and technical and financial proposals.