Job Description
Ref No. CPSB/TTC/068/2022
POSITION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MINING JOB GROUP CPSB 05
Number of Posts: One (1) Post
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary Scale: As provided for by the Salaries and Remunerations Commission
Duties and responsibilities
1. Develop, interpret, review and implement County specific mining and mineral extraction
policies, strategies, standards, guidelines and regulations;
2. Coordinate, manage and supervise the general functions of the County Mining Division;
3. Coordinate and undertake research on mineral prospecting and extraction in the county;
4. Coordinate research, collect data, maintain and update records on mining and mineral
extraction in the county;
5. Ensure establishment and maintenance of county mining and mineral information portal;
6. Coordinate and facilitate development of county mining and mineral extraction
geo database;
7. Carry out mineral resource mapping and develop county mineral resource maps;
8. Carry out inventory of all mining activities in the county and develop mineral information
portal;
9. Educate miners on sound mining practices and environmental conservation;
10. Advising on proper and safe mining methods and instill the need for adhering to mine
reclamation measures for effective mine rehabilitation;
11. Advising on the requirements and scrutinizing of those who are eligible for mining
consents/letter of no objection;
12. In collaboration with National Government Mining Officers, they will inspect mines,
quarries and create awareness of the importance of mining Licensing;
13. Ensuring safety for equipment and other facilities provided, ensuring that they are in good
working condition;
14. Act as a link on the mining matters of Taita Taveta county to national county government
departments, local communities and NGOs;
15. Build capacity to local miners and value add mineral products; and,
16. Any other duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment:
1. Be a Kenyan citizen
2. Bachelors' degree in any of the following disciplines: Energy, Environmental Science and
Mining Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a University recognized
in Kenya,
3. Eight years' experience in public service preferably in the mining sector.
4. Experience in providing mine technical support.
5. A good understanding of mine planning and mine safety in all methods of mining.
6. Post- graduate training and Certification in any of the above discipline will be an added
advantage.
7. Knowledge in GIS and Remote Sensing will be an added advantage.
8. Having worked in the mining division will be an added advantage.
9. Ability to demonstrate administrative capability and understanding and understanding of
the Mining division functions.
10. Registration by professional bodies will be an added advantage.
11. Excellent in written and verbal communications and team leadership and interpersonal
skills.
12. Proficiency in computer applications.