KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS
The Kenya Bureau of standards (KEBS) is a statutory organization of the Government of Kenya established by the Standards Act, Cap
496 of the laws of Kenya in July 1974. The mandate of KEBS is to provide Standardization, Metrology and Conformity Assessment
services through Promotion of standardization in commerce and industry, Provision of testing and calibration facilities, Control of the
use of standardization marks, undertaking educational work in standardization, Facilitation of the implementation and practical
application of standards, Maintenance and dissemination of the International System of Units (SI) of measurements.
KEBS wishes to recruit innovative and result oriented individuals for the following positions.
ASSISTANT TECHNICIANS INSPECTION, CIVIL
Reporting to: Officer in charge
Key Responsibilities:
• Carrying out quality inspection of imported goods.
• Enforce Kenya /approved standards and Legal Notice No. 78
• Draw and submit samples for laboratory analysis.
• Receive, interpret and forward laboratory reports to importers.
• Advice importers on KEBS import regulations/ Standards.
• Recommend Seizure and destruction or reship substandard/ counterfeit goods.
• Recommend release of goods meeting the requirements the relevant Kenya/ approved standards.
• Maintain inspection records/ data.
• Provide information necessary for development of new Kenya standards or review of existing ones.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Job grade: KS 8
Minimum academic qualification: Diploma in Civil engineering
Professional qualification
QMS training and Conformity assessment training added advantage
Competencies: Integrity, Communication skills and Computer literacy
To apply for this job, copy paste the link below as a web address:
http://www.kebs.org/about_kebs.php?opt=aboutkebs&view=job_details&id=3
Application forms for employment, key responsibilities and specification are to be found on the KEBS website www.kebs.org.
Applications including a filled application form for employment, Curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates must be
submitted online on or before 17th June 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted and Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Persons with disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
KEBS is an equal opportunity employer.