Mining & Excavation (Mineral Resources) Director
Terms of Service: – Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities.
- To
lead the development, implementation and maintenance of strategies to
deliver profitable mining and geology services within the county;
- To
facilitate the mapping of mining opportunities and other extractable
resources through partnership with relevant authorities and stakeholders
in the county
- Promote
innovation and the use of leading-edge technology in the mining and
geological prospects undertaken by the miners;
- Develop
clear policies to facilitate management and creating of environment
friendly mining and excavation of natural resources in the county.
- Ensure
that the mine and its related surface and underground operations remain
safe and efficient;
- Provide
technical knowledge and management skills at all stages of mining, and to
assess the impact these structures have on their surrounding environment;
- Assist
miners develop new technology for extraction of materials from nature and
processing them for additional value;
- Ensure
proper operation in mines;
- Plan,
operate, manage the extraction of valuable rocks/mineral and reclaim mines
and mining facilities for both surface and underground mineral deposits to
provide raw materials and energy resources needed to sustain modern
civilization, at a maximum efficiency, least cost and under the safest
condition and environmentally conscientious manner.
- Assist
miners know what the mine is going to be like in short-mid and long term,
and of course, look for new ways to optimize processes using engineering
- Develop
strategies, business plans/budgets and business development to establish
and grow the mining and geology sub sector into a profitable and
successful business with 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’s overall strategy;
- Create
technical solutions for mine design, scheduling, costing and tracking
problems. Typically working on a particular time or scale setting i.e. day
to day schedule vs life of mine or the next blast vs. the whole mine
design;
- Ensure
that miners extract minerals of interest from the ground following mining
regulations, optimizing economics and dealing with social and
environmental implications.
Qualifications for Appointment
- Be
a Kenyan citizen;
- Be
in possession of Bachelor of Applied Science, Mining Engineering, Civil
Engineering or any relevant degree from a University recognized in Kenya,
- Minimum
5 years combined experience in mining production and engineering with
knowledge of metallurgical processes of which one year of experience at a
supervisory level;
- Previous
experience in the sector including evaluation of mineral properties, and
financial, taxation is an asset,
- Proven
track record of leading and managing teams;
- Ability
to think strategically;
- Highly
developed interpersonal skills;
- Motivation
and organization skills;
- Demonstrated
team playing abilities
- A
strong network of mining industry contacts in Kenya;
- Satisfy
the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
NOTE:
- All
Directors report to the relevant Chief Officers in their Departments.
- Additional
information and proper job descriptions on the advertised positions are
available on the website at www.homabay.go.ke
- Canvassing
in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Applicants
from Homa Bay County are required to indicate their constituency and ward
of residence.
- Shortlisted
candidates for all advertised positions will be required to provide copies
of relevant documents from the under-listed authorities.
- Kenya
Revenue Authority.
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission
- Higher
Education Loans Board
- Directorate
of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
How to Apply
Applicants should submit
their application letters together with curriculum vitae, academic and
professional certificates, and testimonials, as well as national identity card
or passport and any other relevant documents, either electronically through the
County website: https://www.homabay.go.ke/career/ or
physically delivered to the Homa Bay County Public Service
Board Offices in Homa Bay Town through hand delivery or
through Post Office using the address below. Applicants
should clearly indicate the position(s) applied for on top
of the envelope addressed to:
Office of the Chief
Executive Officer,
Homa Bay County Public
Service Board,
P.O. Box 95 – 40300,
HOMA-BAY
Homa Bay County is an
equal-opportunity employer, and women, youth, and people living with disability
are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before Tuesday, 14th March 2023,
at 5:00 P.M. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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