Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ARTISANAL MINING, QUARRYING OPERATIONS AND
VALUE ADDITION, TWO (2) POSTS: V/NO. 131
Basic Salary: Kshs. 90,200 – 124,630 p.m (CSG 7)
House allowance: Kshs. 45,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 12,000
Leave Allowance: Kshs. 10,000
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i) served for a minimum period of eight (8) years, three (3) of which should have
been at the grade of Inspector of Mines I, CSG 9 and above, or in a comparable
and relevant position in the public service;
ii) a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mining Engineering, Minerals
Processing Engineering, or Civil Engineering from a recognized University or any
other equivalent qualification from a university recognized; and
iii) demonstrated technical competence as reflected in work performance and results
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will include:-
(i) drafting strategies, guidelines, standards and procedures in relation to artisanal
mining, designation of areas for artisanal mining, quarrying operations and value
addition;
(ii) monitoring the administration and performance of artisanal mining, quarrying
operations and value addition operations;
(iii) formation of artisanal mining committees;
(iv) keeping up-to-date database of artisanal mining, quarrying operations and value
addition;
(v) offering technical consultancy services on artisanal mining, quarrying and value
addition to Government agencies, educational institutions and members of the
public;
(vi) investigating and preparing reports on accidents occurring in connection artisanal
mining, and quarry operations; and
(vii) performing liaision duties between artisanal miners, quarry operators and other
stakeholders