Requirements for Appointment
For appointment for this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of principal weights and measures officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, law, metrology information communication technology, instrumentation, engineering (mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) Micro-processors, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: instrumentation, computer science, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer, law, engineering (mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) Micro-processors, business administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Advanced certificate of the institute of trade standard administration (Kenya)
• Be a member of the institute of trade standard administration (Kenya)
• Certificate in computer application from recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence in administration of weights and measures activities