For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director/Chief Superintending Inspector of Explosives/ Mines, CSG 7 and above, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
(ii) a 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
(iii) a Masters of Science degree in any of the following fields: - Explosives Science/Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering and Physical Sciences from a recognized institution
(iv) drilling and blasting techniques from a recognized institution will be added advantage
(v) practical Knowledge and experience in safe handling and disposal of explosives to specified standards;
(vi) well versed with both local and international guidelines for the safe use of explosives.
(vii) demonstrate ability to provide technical and administrative leadership to the Directorate;
(viii) a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and programmes and the ability to relate them to the mining Sector; and
(ix) wide experience and demonstrated competence and high administrative ability required for efficient management and administration of Explosives Directorate and good public relations to deal with various donor agencies and investors
