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The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission.
Weights and Measures Officer II – 24 Posts
Requirements for Appointment:
- For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Physics, Mathematics, Legal Metrology, Information Communication Technology, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include: –
- testing and stamping mechanical and electronic weighing equipment;
- (collecting data on verified equipment at traders’ premises, stamping stations and verification office;
- sampling pre-packaged goods for quantitative analysis;
- preparing testing equipment for inspection and investigation purposes;
- preparing weighing and measuring equipment during trade fairs and exhibitions; and
- giving evidence in court on cases arising from infringement of the Weights and Measures Act (Cap 513) and Trade Descriptions Act (Cap 505).
