Senior Superintending Inspector of Explosives

Advert Details

Advert Number: D113/2026

Position: Senior Superintending Inspector of Explosives

Job Scale: CSG 8

Ministry: State Department for Mining

Number of Vacancies: 25

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable (P&P)

Years of Experience Required: 3

Advert Category: For Serving Officers Only

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Explosives Science/Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, Chemistry and Physics from a recognized institution.
• Served in the grade of Senior Inspector of Explosives or a comparable and relevant position in Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Be well versed with both local and international guidelines for the safe use of explosives.
• Senior Management Course (SMC) lasting not less than four (4) weeks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate, control and manage all matters relating to explosives at the regional offices, develop a code of practice for the disposal of deteriorated explosives and develop emergency preparedness plans.
• Planning: Develop and review explosives emergency preparedness plans at the beginning of every calendar year for different types of projects.
• Organising: Inspect all projects once in every quarter to confirm compliance and issue safety notice within fourteen (14) days of inspection if there are contraventions.
• Control: Conclude renewals of permits and licences within seven (7) days from the date of application.
• Directing: Ensure all project operators adhere to drawn up conditions for blasting operations in build-up areas.
• Coordinating: Clear all approvals for construction of magazines within seven (7) days of application and issue a licence within thirty (30) days from the date of application.