To undertake geochemical exploration and providing technical advice to corporations CEO on development of proven ore reserves

Appointment to this position will be on a (5) year contract renewable subject to retirement age and performance.

Key Responsibilities

a.   Designing and managing diverse field-based exploration program

b.   Reviewing research proposals and reports on geological investigation and mineral exploration

c.   Reviewing performance of geological contractors and consultants

d.   Designing and execution of exploratory drilling to extract subsurface rock cores to sampling analysis and modelling of 3D Geometry of the Ore body to estimate grade and tonnage

e.   Conducting studies and identifying growth opportunities to determine the viability of mineral prospects for profitable extraction

f.    Ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health and safety standards including personal protective equipment

g.   Providing overall leadership for the Division

h.   Ensuring continuous capacity building, coaching, mentorship of Division’s staff

i.    Development of Growth strategy panning for mines

j.    Evaluating performance and productivity

k.   Any other duty or responsibility as may be assigned by the CEO

 Requirement for Appointment

A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Manager, Mineral Exploration if that person meets the following minimum requirements:

a.   Masters’ degree in the following disciplines; Geology, geophysics, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

b.   Bachelor’s degree in the following discipline: Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution:

c.   At least ten (10) years’ work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a management role:

d.   Management /leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution:

e.   Registered by the Geologist Registration Board (GRB) and in good standing

f.    Proficiency in computer application; and

g.   Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the constitution 

Key Competences

a.   Emotional Intelligence

b.   Negotiation skills

c.   Social Intelligence

d.   Leadership Skills

e.   Commercial awareness

Remuneration

Terms of Service

Five (5) Year contract renewable subject to retirement age and performance

Compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution

The successful candidate shall be required to meet the following compliance requirements:

a.         A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

b.         A Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

c.         A Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

d.         A Clearance Certificate from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

e.         A Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Application Process

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

Application letters including signed application/cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae indicating: current and previous employers, position held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period to take up the appointment and names of three (3) professional referees, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, and a copy of National 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 us not later than 5pm (EAT), 5^th October 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The Corporation is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution 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.