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Job TitleMining Engineer - Intern
Job TypeContract
Job Salary
Job Description

To implement the Divisions’ mandates by preparing plans and applications for mineral rights and periodical performance; Implementing mine scheduling, waste rock management and land reclamation plans, managing run of mine stockpiles; preparing reports on mineral rights; implementing mine environmental, safety, and health regulations; carrying out geotechnical assessments and land reclamation operations.

To implement the Division's mandate by conducting metallurgical tests, preparing designs for the supervising installation of mineral processing plants, implementing mineral processing waste plans and mine safety, environment, and health regulations, and managing mineral products stockpiles.

Job Specification

Key responsibilities/Duties

1.      Prepare applications for mineral rights and periodical performance reports;

2.      Prepare of mine plans;

3.      Geotechnical assessment of mining areas;

4.      Implement mine Scheduling;

5.      Implement waste rock management plans;

6.      Manage of run of mine stock piles;

7.      Implement mine safety, environment and health regulations in mining operations;

8.      Post mining land reclamation operations.

Mineral Processing Division

1.      Carry out metallurgical tests on mineral ores for optimal benefication methods;

2.      Prepare designs and supervision of installation of mineral processing plant, cutting and polishing plant and any other equipment necessary for mineral benefication;

3.      Prepare and implement mineral processing waste management plans;

4.      Manage mineral products stockpiles and inventories;

5.      Implement mine safety, environmental and health regulations in mineral processing

Job Dimensions

1.      Participate in preparation in departmental budgets and expenditure

2.      Participate in development of annual procurement and disposal plan

Working Conditions

Primarily operates from the office 70% of the time while engaging in regular local outdoor fieldwork assignments for 30% of the work.

Job Competences

Academic Qualifications

Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Functional Skills

1.      Communication skills

2.      Problem Solving Skills

3.      Report and minute writing Skills

4.      Team player

Behavioral attributes

1.      Interpersonal Skills

2.      Detail-oriented

3.      Commitment to work

4.      Integrity

5.      Emotional Intelligence

6.      Ability to work in a multi racial environment and appreciate other cultures

Duration of Internship Twelve

(12) months non-renewable Stipend

The interns will be paid a stipend at a rate as determined by the Public Service Commission.

 How to Apply

Interested and qualified graduates are advised to submit their applications quoting the respective Job Reference number to:

 The Chief Executive Officer National Mining Corporation

P.O Box 115 - 00100, NAIROBI.

Via the Corporation’s recruitment portal:  https://recruitment.namico.go.ke

 

The application should include:

  Application letter

  Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  Copy of National Identification Card

  Certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates

  Names and contacts (telephone and email) of three (3) professional/academic referees.

 Applications close on 16th September, 2025, at 1700hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

Grade10
No Sought1
Advert Ref NAMICO/ME/02/2025
Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates from the following bodies:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority - (Valid Tax compliance certificate).
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations - (Certificate of good conduct)
  • Higher Education Loans Board - (Compliance certificate, where applicable)
  • Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission - (Self-Declaration form)
  • Credit Reference Bureau - (Certificate of clearance or credit report)