Weights and Measures Assistant I (1 Post) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY No.  04/PROM/2023/08

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, BUSINESS SUPPORT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, TOURISM AND CULTURE

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Weights and Measures Assistant II for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Law, Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Metrology, Engineering (Mechanical/electrical/Electronics) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Passed Proficiency Examination for Weights and Measurements Assistants Part II;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Testing and stamping of mechanical and electronic weighing and measuring equipment;
• Collecting data on verified equipment at traders premises, 
• Stamping stations and verification office;
• Sampling pre-packaged goods for quantitative analysis; 
• Preparing weighing and measuring equipment during trade fairs and exhibitions;
• Testing meters for water, milk, liquefied gas, and liquid foods
• Research on regulations and test procedures on dimensional measurements;
• Collecting and accounting for appropriation in aid(a-i-a);
• Giving evidence in court on offences arising from infringement of the weights and measures act (cap.513), the trade descriptions act (cap.505) and regulations made there under;
• Check-weighing test purchased goods on inspection;
• Calibrating and ensuring proper storage of working standards and testing equipment; 
• Delivering lectures at traders’ courses; 
• Requisition workshop tools and verify materials; 
• Supervising and coordinating verification activities at stamping stations; and 
• Supervising and staff working under him/her.