Job Description
REF:TUR/CPSB/016/2022/2023: DIRECTOR MINERAL RESOURCES, JOB GROUP
“R”
Director Mineral Resources will be responsible to County Chief Officer in matters related to
mineral resources in the County.
Duties and responsibilities
a) Develop, implement and maintain strategies to deliver profitable mining and geological
consulting services within the county;
b) Work with the community groups in the county to create a global service offering;
c) Maintain high level of quality within the mining and geology groups and meet international
standards;
d) Promote innovation and the use of leading edge technology in the mining and geological
studies undertaken by the local communities;
e) Contribute to mining and geology success in securing business and maintaining profitability;
f) Develop strategies, business plans/budget and business development to establish and grow the
mining and geology sub sector into a profitable and successful consulting business within a
diverse capability profile, a depth of skills and professional personnel and an enduring level of
client and partner/associate loyalty that fits in with the county overall strategy;
g) Active marketing of mining and geology group capabilities in order to secure a broad, diverse
and well-resourced client base, and;
h) Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirement for appointment
For appointment in this grade, a candidate must have: -
a) Served in the grade of Assistant Director Mineral Resources for a minimum period of three (3)
years or in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector;
b) Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geology from a recognized institution;
c) Master’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geology from a recognized institution will be added
advantage;
d) Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution in Kenya;
e) Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution; and
f) Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability
to relate them to the mineral resources function.