Weights and Measures Officer II

Job Group J

Terms of Service:  Permanent and Pensionable

Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission guidelines. 

Duties and Responsibilities

i)Testing and stamping of mechanical and electronic weighing and measuring equipment

ii)Collecting data on verified equipment at traders premises, stamping stations and verification office

iii)Sampling pre-packaged goods for quantitative analysis

iv)Preparing testing equipment for inspection and investigation purposes

v)Preparing weighing and measuring equipment during trade fairs and exhibitions

vi)Giving evidence in Court on cases arising from infringement of the Weights and Measures Act (Cap 513) and Trade Descriptions Act (Cap 505)

vii)Perform any other duties as directed by the Supervisor(s)

Requirements for appointment

i)Be a citizen of Kenya;

ii)A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Computer Science, Law, Instrumentation, Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics), Micro-processors or equivalent qualification from recognized institutions 

Certificate of Computer applications from a recognized institution.

NOTE:

Candidates shortlisted for the interviews for the above position will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by submitting copies of the following: 

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

• Tax Compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

• Clearance from the Ethics and anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

• Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

• Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

2. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

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 indicate the position applied for on top of the Envelope addressed to:

The 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 with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before Wednesday 4th  July 2025 at 5:00 P.M. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.