Weight & Measures Officer Job Kirinyaga CPSB
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Key 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.
Qualifications
For appointment for this grade, an officer must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, law, metrology information communication technology, instrumentation, engineering (mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) Micro-processors, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: instrumentation, computer science, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer, law, engineering (mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) Micro-processors, business administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Advanced certificate of the institute of trade standard administration (Kenya)
- Be a member of the institute of Trade Standard Administration (Kenya)
- Certificate in computer application from recognized institution;
- Demonstrate professional competence in administration of weights and measures activities;
- Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
- Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.
How to Apply
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 FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2026.
NB: HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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