Vacancy title:
Geologist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
National Mining Corporation (NMC)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The purpose of the job is to undertake long term planning, preparation, verification and implementation of the Division’s mandates that includes: detailed geochemical exploration, trenching and rock chip sampling to define anomalies for target mineral(s); Policy Interpretation for Mineral Resource Development; Designing and execution of exploratory drilling to extract subsurface rock cores for sampling, analysis and modelling of 3-D geometry of the ore body to estimate grade and tonnage

Mission

To sustainably invest in Mining and Mineral Resources Development in Collaboration with stakeholders for Kenya's Socioeconomic prosperity

Vision

A leading corporation in sustainable mineral resources Development and Investment in Africa and beyond

Core Values

Patriotism Integrity Professionalism

Who we are

Organization Structure Responsiveness...

Responsibilities or duties

• Conduct field exploration for rocks and mineral deposits of economic value;
• Identify drilling sites;
• Supervise implementation of plans for drilling operations including: Core logging and core sampling;
• Conduct geological site investigations;
• Generate and interpret prospect-level maps including: lithological, structural, mineral resource and cross-section seismic profiles;
• Generate additional geological, geochemical or geophysical data;
• Undertake post-drilling analysis and evaluation;
• Undertake chemical, mineralogical or microscopic examinations of exploration samples; and
• Compile, interpret and present exploration data for usage

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Requirement for Appointment

Person shall be qualified for appointment as the Geologist if that person meets the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: - Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Engineering Geology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies Registered by the Geologists’ Registration Board (GRB) and in good standing;
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

Experience needed

Not specified, but implied by the nature of the role and qualifications.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

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Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Application letters including signed application/cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae indicating: current and previous employers, position held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period to take up the appointment and names of three (3) professional referees, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, and a copy of National identity card or Valid Passport should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer

NATIONAL MINING CORPORATION

KWFT Centre, 4th Floor, Kiambere – Masaba Road

P. O. Box 115 – 00100

Nairobi, Kenya.

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