Geologist Job NAMICO

Engineering Jobs. NAMICO Jobs. Geologist. Conducting field mapping, core logging, and geochemical sampling to evaluate mineral deposits, requiring a Geology Degree and active professional membership.

Job Description    

• The purpose of the job is to undertake long term planning, preparation, verification and implementation of the Division’s mandates that includes: detailed geochemical exploration, trenching and rock chip sampling to define anomalies for target mineral(s); Policy Interpretation for Mineral Resource Development; Designing and execution of exploratory drilling to extract subsurface rock cores for sampling, analysis and modelling of 3-D geometry of the ore body to estimate grade and tonnage

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field exploration for rocks and mineral deposits of economic value;
• Identify drilling sites;
• Supervise implementation of plans for drilling operations including: Core logging and core sampling;
• Conduct geological site investigations;
• Generate and interpret prospect-level maps including: lithological, structural, mineral resource and   cross-section seismic profiles;
• Generate additional geological, geochemical or geophysical data;
• Undertake post-drilling analysis and evaluation;
• Undertake chemical, mineralogical or microscopic examinations of exploration samples; and
•  Compile, interpret and present exploration data for usage                                                     

Requirement for Appointment

• Person shall be qualified for appointment as the Geologist if that person meets the following minimum requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: – Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Engineering Geology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;       
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies Registered by the Geologists’ Registration Board (GRB) and in good standing;
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are required to make their applications online through the NAMICO career portal: https://recruitment.namico.go.ke

Application letters including a signed application/cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae indicating current and previous employers, position held, level of education, current expected salary, notice period to take up the appointment, and identity card or valid passport should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
NATIONAL MINING CORPORATION
KWFT Centre 4th Floor, Kiambere-Masaba Road
P.O Box 115-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Applications should reach the corporation not later than 5pm (EAT) 5TH OCTOBER, 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The corporation is committed to implementing the provisions of Kenya 2010 chapter 232(1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities, and affording equal employment opportunities to men, women, and members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, MARGINALIZED AND MINORITY GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.