KMA recruitment 2024/2025 has commenced. Are you ready to submit application for emerging Kenya Maritime Authority job vacancies? If yes, then you’re on the right page.
This article will provide you all the pivotal information concerning Kenya Maritime Authority, KMA recruitment starting from the commencement date, vacant positions in the authority, requirements, how to apply and application deadline.
Note that the application form is free and accessible to all interested candidates irrespective of county.
The very important thing you should note concerning KMA recruitment is the requirements and educational qualification needed for the job vacancies announced.
Overview of KMA Recruitment 2024/2025
Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) was established in June 2004 and is charge of National Maritime Administration by advancing, regulating, promoting and facilitating maritime investments.
The management of Kenya Maritime Authority to conduct recruitment exercise for the intake of new personnel’s as need may be.
In this regard, new job vacancies has been announced and applications are been invited from suitably qualified candidates for the positions available.
Kenya Maritime Authority Job Vacancies 2024
- Office Assistants
- Driver
- Office Administrator
- Legal Officer
- Merchant Shipping Fees Officer
- Licensing and Seaborne Trade Officer
- Ports & Shipping Services Officer
- Principal Licensing and Seaborne Trade Officer
- Assistant Director, Safety of Navigation
- Assistant Director, Marine Environment
- Assistant Director, Radio-Communication
- Principal Human Resource Officer
- Principal Ship Surveyor
- Principal Survey, Maritime Security
- Principal Officer, Seafarers Training (Engineering)
- Principal Officer, Seafarers Training (Nautical)
- Ports State Control Officer
These are the vacant positions announced by Kenya Maritime Ports (KMA). Applying for any of this is one thing and meeting the requirements to ensure employment is another.
Below are the requirements and educational qualifications expected of applicants of KMA recruitment 2024.
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Qualifications & Requirements for KMA Jobs 2024
Basically, it is expected that applicants of Kenya Maritime Authority recruitment should be Kenyan citizens with valid identification proof such as National ID, Passport or Driver’s license.
Apart from this, applicants irrespective of the positions they’re applying for should possess a minimum of D+ (plus) mean grade in Kenya Certificate for Secondary Education (KCSE).
It is as well mandatory that you have the clearance certificates specified in chapter six (6) of Kenyan constitution.
Position of Office Assistants
To work in Kenya Maritime Authority as an officer assistant you must:
- Be proficient in both English and Kiswahili languages.
- Qualification such as diploma or its equivalent is required
- Possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skill is necessary
Position of Office Administrator
- Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial studies or equivalent educational qualification from a recognized university.
- Passing the following examinations from Kenya National Examinations Agency (KNEC) is mandatory.
- Typewriting II or Computerized document professing II, Shorthand, Business English, Office Management, Secretarial Duties and Commerce.
- Applicant of this position must have attended a supervisory course of at least two (2) weeks.
- Work experience for a minimum of three (3) years is compulsory.
- Candidate applying for this position must be conversant with necessary computer applications, showcase capability of office management and possess excellent communication skills.
Requirements for Driver
- If you’re applying as a driver then you must have a valid driving license for any class of vehicle.
- You must possess Occupational Trade Test II certificate and attended First Aid Certificate curse of not less than one (1) week.
- Having driving experience of over three (3) years is still an added advantage.
KMA Recruitment Portal
The official recruitment portal for Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) job application is www.kma.go.ke/vacancy. Interested candidates are to visit this portal to learn more about the job vacancies. You can also submit an application following the step by step guidelines below.
How to Apply for KMA Recruitment 2024
You can either submit your application for Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) through the online or offline method. Read through the steps and decide on which to follow.
Online Application
- Begin by visiting the online recruitment portal www.kma.go.ke
- Navigate to vacancies from the menu
- Select the vacant position to apply
- Fill out the job application form
- Scan and upload required documents
- Proof-read your application and then submit
Ensure you print out the application acknowledgement slip after submission because your application number is there.
Offline Application
- Write an application letter
- Attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of National ID card
- Copies of academic and professional certificates
- Testimonials and other supporting documents
Scan these documents in PDF format and send to jobskma2024@kma.go.ke, ensure using your preferred vacancy as subject of the mail.
Additionally, you’re to submit these documents hardcopy to the Director General of Kenya Maritime Authority.
KMA Recruitment Deadline 2024
Submission for Kenya Maritime Authority, KMA recruitment are to be made on or before Monday, 4th March, 2024. There may be no extension to these deadline therefore candidates are advice to adhere accordingly.
