Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director Trade, the Holder will carry out the following duties and responsibilities: –

• Supervising and coordinating verification activities at stamping stations;
• Testing automatic weighing machines, bulk weighs and totalizing machines, bulk meters at oil deport ;
• Carrying out verification of weigh and measuring equipment used by local authorities and other government institutions to ensure accuracy ;
• Maintaining records of seized and forfeited goods;
• Instituting criminal proceeding in court;
• Advising on the needs for tools and verification materials;
• Carry out research in specific areas of legal metrology and consumer protection.
• The officer will also be required to test samples for research analysis, and articles submitted by stakeholders ;
• Conducting inspection and investigation on mis-descriptions of goods, services facilities and on the use of weighing and measuring equipment for trade;
• Coordinating on-job training for in-service trainees, mentoring, guiding and counselling of staff working under him/her.

Job Requirements

For appointment for this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Instrumentation, engineering (mechanical/Electric/Electronics) Micro-processors, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in in the above will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in measurement studies or it equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate professional competence in administration of weights and measures activities;
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed

• Curriculum Vitae,
• Academic and Professional certificates,
• Testimonials,
• PIN Certificate,
• National Identity Card or Passport and
• Any other supporting documents.

The Secretary

County Public Service Board

P O Box 260 – 10304

KUTUS

Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply online using the County Public Service Board website: cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke ON OR BEFORE MIDNIGHT OF TUESDAY, 8^TH SEPTEMBER 2026.

NB: HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Successful candidates shall be required to provide clearances and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below.

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

NOTE

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.

Salary and benefits attached to these posts are as per the guidelines by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer.

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