Chief Superintending Inspector of Mines

How to Apply: This vacancy is open to serving officers only. Apply online through the official Public Service Commission of Kenya recruitment portal before the closing date of 13 October 2026. PSC does not charge any application fee.

Proving Mine Inspection Experience for a CSG 7 Panel

Public Service Commission panels for technical mining posts screen hard for documented field inspection work, not just years served. Your file must show where you inspected, what you enforced, and how you handled non-compliance.

1. Lead with inspection numbers: State how many mine sites, quarries, or exploration operations you have inspected and how often. Give the counties or regions covered and the type of minerals involved. A panel can quickly tell a desk officer from someone who has actually walked a pit.

2. Show enforcement actions you took: List closure notices, improvement orders, or compliance directives you recommended or issued. Mention the regulation or Act section you applied. This proves you understand the Mines and Geology Act framework, not just general administration.

3. Match the CSG 7 scope: This is a superintending role, so show supervision of junior inspectors, work plans, and inspection reports. Quantify the teams or counties you coordinated. PSC panels look for readiness to step into a county or regional oversight role.

4. Attach your current appointment letter: Since the advert is for serving officers only, your application must prove you are already in the public service. Include your substantive grade, station, and date of appointment. Missing this is one of the fastest ways to be locked out.

5. Name the mining laws you apply daily: Reference the Mining Act, subsidiary regulations, and health and safety standards by name. Explain how you have used them in inspection reports or licensing recommendations. Generic 'knowledge of mining laws' lines carry little weight.

6. Prepare for scenario questions: Expect questions on illegal mining, abandoned pits, or community complaints near a licensed site. Practise giving a structured answer: assess risk, cite the law, recommend action, and state follow-up. Panels want to hear how you would act on the ground.

7. Document stakeholder work: Mining inspection involves county governments, NEMA, and community representatives. Describe a specific case where you coordinated with these actors to resolve a compliance issue. Keep it factual and brief.

8. Submit early and verify your portal details: PSC online systems can slow down near the closing date. Upload certified copies of your academic certificates, appointment letter, and national ID well before 13 October 2026. Double-check your personal details and declaration before final submission.