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- Company: Kenya Ports Authority
- Location: Kenya
- State: Nairobi
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Graduates Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Established in January 1978 under an Act of Parliament, KPA is mandated to manage and operate the Port of Mombasa and all scheduled seaports along Kenya’s coastline that include Lamu, Malindi, Kilifi, Mtwapa, Kiunga, Shimoni, Funzi and Vanga. In addition, the Authority manages Inland Waterways as well as Inland Container Depots at Embakasi, Eldoret
Artisan – Mechanical (Plumbers, Fitters, Welders & Fabricators)
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
- Basic Salary: 67,317.00- 85,554.00
- House Allowance: 26,675.00
- Motor Transport Allowance: 14.000.00
Job Specifications
This is the entry grade for Artisans. Artisans in this cadre may be deployed to perform duties in any of the following functional areas:
- Equipment. Assist Senior Artisans in carrying out daily safety checks on equip
- Assist Senior Artisans in carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance.
- Assist Senior Artisan in Recording equipment maintenance data
- Assi Artisan in undertaking housekeeping and cleaning and equipment and
- Artisan in Recordins equis ASS and components production data n in Recording equipm Assi Artisans in production of equipment components.
- Assist Senior Artisans in welding and fabrication of equipment and infrastructure components.
- Assi Artisan in tracing, sorting and carrying materials from stores to working area
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a person must have:
- KCSE or Its Equivalent.
- Proficiency in Computer applications.
- Government Trade Test III OR equivalent from a recognized institution/
- Proficiency in seafarer or being in possession of Discharge Book where necessary..
- Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
- Age limit – 30 years and below.
Artisan – Electrical
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
- Basic Salary: 67,317.00- 85,554.00
- House Allowance: 26,675.00
- Motor Transport Allowance: 14.000.00
Job Specifications
This is the entry grade for Artisans. Artisans in this cadre may be deployed to perform duties in any of the following functional areas:
- Assist Assi Senior Artisans in carrying aily safety checks on equipm out daily safety check Assist Senior Artisans in carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance.
- Assist Senior Artisan in Recording equipment maintenance data. iv. Assist Senior Artisan in undertaking housekeeping and cleaning and equipment and tools.
- Assist Senior Artisan Artisan in Recording equipment maintenance and components production data.
- Assist Senior Artisan in tracing, sorting and carrying materials from stores to working area.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a person must have:
- KCSE or Its Equivalent.
- Proficiency in Computer applications.
- Government Trade Test III OR equivalent from a recognized institution/
- Proficiency in seafarer or being in possession of Discharge Book where necessary..
- Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
- Age limit – 30 years and below.
Artisan – Painting
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
- Basic Salary: 67,317.00- 85,554.00
- House Allowance: 26,675.00
- Motor Transport Allowance: 14.000.00
Job Specifications
This is the entry grade for Artisans. Artisans in this cadre may be deployed to perform duties in any of the following functional areas:
- Assist Senior Artisan in selecting tools and paints.
- Assist Senior Artisan in preparing work surfaces before painting.
- Assist Senior Artisan in carrying out planned maintenance
- Assist Senior Artisan in Recording equipment maintenance data.
- Assist Senior Artisan in recording data of equipment stat
- Assist Senior Artisan in carrying carrying out daily checks of maintenance defects in marine vessels, equipment,and civil infrastructure
- Maintain housekeeping at the workplace and the paint material stores.
- Assist Senior Artisan in tracing, sorting and carrying materials from stores to working area.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a person must have:
- KCSE or Its Equivalent.
- Proficiency in Computer applications.
- Government Trade Test III OR equivalent from a recognized institution/
- Proficiency in seafarer or being in possession of Discharge Book where necessary..
- Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
- Age limit – 30 years and below.
Artisan – Carpentry& Joinery/Aluminium
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
- Basic Salary: 67,317.00- 85,554.00
- House Allowance: 26,675.00
- Motor Transport Allowance: 14.000.00
Job Specifications
This is the entry grade for Artisans. Artisans in this cadre may be deployed to perform duties in any of the following functional areas:
- Assist Senior Artisan in selecting tools and materials.
- Assist Senior Artisan in timber and aluminium before joinery work and painting.
- Assist Senior Artisan in carrying out planned maintenance of woodwork and aluminium.
- Assist Senior Artisan in Recording equipment maintenance data.
- Assist carrying out daily checks o ance defects in Marine vessels, equipment and civi infrastructure.
- Maintain good housekeeping at the workplace and the material stores.
- Assist Senior Artisan in tracing, sorting and carrying materials from stores to working area.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a person must have:
- KCSE or Its Equivalent.
- Proficiency in Computer applications.
- Government Trade Test III OR equivalent from a recognized institution/
- Proficiency in seafarer or being in possession of Discharge Book where necessary..
- Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
- Age limit – 30 years and below.
Artisan – Masonry
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
- Basic Salary: 67,317.00- 85,554.00
- House Allowance: 26,675.00
- Motor Transport Allowance: 14.000.00
Job Specifications
This is the entry grade for Artisans. Artisans in this cadre may be deployed to perform duties in any of the following functional areas:
- Assist Senior Artisan in selecting tools and materials.
- Assist Senior Artisan in materials preparation before masonry work.
- Assist Senior Artisan in carrying out planned maintenance of masonry works.
- Assist Senior Artisan in Recording equipment maintenance data.
- Assist Senior Artisan in carrying out daily checks of maintenance defects in building, civil engineering and associated infrastructure.
- Maintain good housekeeping at the workplace and the material stores.
- Assist Senior Artisan in tracing, sorting and carrying materials from stores to working area.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a person must have:
- KCSE or Its Equivalent.
- Proficiency in Computer applications.
- Government Trade Test III OR equivalent from a recognized institution/
- Proficiency in seafarer or being in possession of Discharge Book where necessary..
- Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
- Age limit – 30 years and below.
Technician – Mechanical
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
- Basic Salary: 76,156.00-108,767.00
- House Allowance: 32,750.00,
- Motor Transport Allowance: 17,000.00
Job Specifications
- Assist the Senior Technician in implementing maintenance programmes and keeping records of maintenance jobs undertaken.
- Assist the Senior Technician during emergency repairs of the infrastructure /marine crafts /equipment – whichever is applicable.
- Make regular reports on jobs executed.
- Assist the Senior Technician in carrying out checks on tools and make inventory of required tools for various tasks.
Person Specifications
- KCSE or its equivalent
- Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil, Permanent Ways, Building & Construction, Electrical, Electronics and
- Marine Engineering or its recognized equivalent.
- Proficiency in Computer applications Proficiency in Computer applications. Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Technician – Electrical
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
- Basic Salary: 76,156.00-108,767.00
- House Allowance: 32,750.00,
- Motor Transport Allowance: 17,000.00
Job Specifications
- Assist the Senior Technician in inspecting Electrical Installation/marine crafts /equipment within assigned areas
- Assist the Senior Technician during preventive maintenance of electrical equipment to ensure it is well scheduled caried out and dornte scheduled, carried out and documented
- Assist theSenior Technician in overall power supplyand distribution matters to company premises,housing estates and substations.
- Assist the Senior Technician during emergency repairs of electrical installations /marine crafts /equipment.
- Assist Senior Technician in ensuring safe use of all electrical equipment and availability of necessary accessories.
Person Specifications
- KCSE or its equivalent
- Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil, Permanent Ways, Building & Construction, Electrical, Electronics and
- Marine Engineering or its recognized equivalent.
- Proficiency in Computer applications Proficiency in Computer applications. Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Technician – Civil
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
- Basic Salary: 76,156.00-108,767.00
- House Allowance: 32,750.00,
- Motor Transport Allowance: 17,000.00
Job Specifications
- Assist the Senior Technician in preparing specifications for materials used in civil engineering, building and permanent way works.
- Assist the Senior Technician in carrying out building, civil engineering and permanent way works as and when required.
- Assist Technician in carrying out inspection of civil materials
Person Specifications
- KCSE or its equivalent
- Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil, Permanent Ways, Building & Construction, Electrical, Electronics and
- Marine Engineering or its recognized equivalent.
- Proficiency in Computer applications Proficiency in Computer applications. Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Technician – Projects
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
- Basic Salary: 76,156.00-108,767.00
- House Allowance: 32,750.00,
- Motor Transport Allowance: 17,000.00
Job Specifications
- Assist the Senior Tech collecting data for design projects.
- Assist the Senior Technician in preparing daily site records and weekly project status reports.
- Assist the Senior Technician in ensuring safe use of all site construction equipment and availability of necessary accessories.
Person Specifications
- KCSE or its equivalent
- Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil, Permanent Ways, Building & Construction, Electrical, Electronics and
- Marine Engineering or its recognized equivalent.
- Proficiency in Computer applications Proficiency in Computer applications. Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Technician – Instrumentation & Control (1&C)
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
- Basic Salary: 76,156.00-108,767.00
- House Allowance: 32,750.00,
- Motor Transport Allowance: 17,000.00
Job Specifications
- Assist the Senior Technician in carrying out repairs on equipment both in the field and in the workshop.
- Assist the Senior Technician in carrying out routine and planned maintenance work.
- Assist the Senior Technician inin writing regular maintenance reports of assigned dutties.
Person Specifications
- KCSE or its equivalent
- Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil, Permanent Ways, Building & Construction, Electrical, Electronics and
- Marine Engineering or its recognized equivalent.
- Proficiency in Computer applications Proficiency in Computer applications. Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Technician – Shift
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
- Basic Salary: 76,156.00-108,767.00
- House Allowance: 32,750.00,
- Motor Transport Allowance: 17,000.00
Job Specifications
- Implements KPA Electrical/Mechanical/Ferry Shift Cycle arrangement.
- Ensure all the electrical faults are corectly recorded in SAP
- Prepare the daily reports on breakdowns and fault occurrences in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate monitoring of power supply stability Allocate and supervise shift staff.
- Liaise with the other Station Controllers on safe running of the Power System
- Communicate with KPLC.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implement development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Man the vessels during operational hours and ensure compliance with Marine Safety guidelines and protocols.
Person Specifications
- KCSE or its equivalent
- Diploma in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil, Permanent Ways, Building & Construction, Electrical, Electronics and
- Marine Engineering or its recognized equivalent.
- Proficiency in Computer applications Proficiency in Computer applications. Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Assistant Ferry Master
Renumeration (Kshs.)-
- Basic Salary: 100,660.00-132,290.00
- House Allowance: 42,000.00 Horise Alloace 42.00000
- Motor Transport Allowance: 25,000.00
Job Specifications
- Overall command of the vessel and in charge of the crew onboard.
- Safety of crew, passengers, and cargo onboarddduringg carriage carriage andvvessel while underway, anchorage and
- secured at the ramp. iii. Observing Navigation safety.
- Attending to maritime distress calls within reach.
- Ascertaining the soundness of the ferry through pre sea checks before putting into service.
- Steerine vessel during berthing/un-berthine or mooring/unmoor Steering vessel during berthing/un-berthing or mooring/unmooring.
- Updating ships logbook and Maintaining Radio watch. vii Disseminating directions and instructions during emergencies.
- Disseminating relevant safety information, instructions and guidelines to ferry users onboard through the Public Address Syster
- Conducting familiarization on vessel operati equipment to new crew
- Attending emergencies as the lead person and conducting periodic emergency drills.
- Ensuring cleanliness of the vessel and preservation of marine environment.
- In charge of ferry bunkering operations and Observing vessel traffic on the channel.
- Coordinating ferry movement with other operators as team players in enhancing smooth traffic flow.
Person Specifications
- KCSE Certificate or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Nautical Studies or related field from a recognized University. Minimum four (4) vears relevant working experience
- Mactor Port Oseration Coni king expenence
- Master Port Operation Certificate of Competency. Certificate of Competency (COC) Master Mariner is an added advantage.
- Certilicate in Customer relations training as added advantage. Certificate in Safety training.
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Radio Certificate
- Valid Medical certificate as prescribed by the Regulatory Agency (KMA).
- Relevant Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW).
- Fulfilling the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya
Coxswain II – Seaman (Tug mate)
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
Basic Salary: 76,156.00-108,767.00
House Allowance: 32,750.00
Motor Transport Allowance: 17,000.00
Job Specifications
- Assist the Coxswain and efficient provision of Harbour crafts services as set in individual performance target.
- Undertake bunkering operations for Harbour crafts and ensure bunkering procedures are adhered to.
- Ensure all statutory plans and schedules for Harbour craft in liaison with Marine Engineering department.
Person Specifications
- KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent.
- Three (3) years’ Experience as Sailor I or in relevant field.
- Must be a holder of Coxswain II craft/Master Class 3.
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
Coxswain II – Coxswain II-Craft
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
Basic Salary: 76,156.00-108,767.00
House Allowance: 32,750.00
Motor Transport Allowance: 17,000.00
Job Specifications
- Undertake timely and efficient provision of Harbour Pilot/Mooring Boats services as set in individual performance target.
- Liaise with Marine engineering department regarding maintenance schedules and statutory inspections on harbour crafts.
- Execute maintenance plans and schedules for Harbour Pilot/Mooring Boats in liaison with Marine Engineering department.
Person Specifications
- KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent.
- Three (3) years’ Experience as Sailor I or in relevant field.
- Must be a holder of Coxswain II craft/Master Class 3.
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
Coxswain II – Mooring Assistant
Renumeration (Kshs.) –
Basic Salary: 76,156.00-108,767.00
House Allowance: 32,750.00
Motor Transport Allowance: 17,000.00
Job Specifications
- Assist in safe mooring gang to avoid delays, injuries and accidents/incidents in line with the provisions of Safety Management System and set performance targets.
- Facilitate safe mooring of all vessels in a safe and timely way and avoidance of marine delays in line with the provision of International Safety Management (ISM) Code and set performance targets.
- Ensure availability of safe mooring tools/equipment for mooring gangs and used for safe operations and avoidance of marine delays.
- Supervise mooring gang for timely execution of shifting/Hauling of ships as planned.
- Facilitate safe shifting/Hauling of ships in a safe and timely manner.
- Coordinate with the pilot on board the vessel to ensure that the vessel is berthed in the planned position.
- Ensure all statutory plans and schedules for Mooring Operations, ISM Code and Harbor laws used from time to time.
Person Specifications
- KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent.
- Three (3) years’ Experience as Sailor I or in relevant field.
- Must be a holder of Coxswain II craft/Master Class 3.
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
Laboratory Technologist
Job Specification
- Ensure proper handling of laboratory records to keep confidentiality of data as per the legal requirements.
- Carry out all laboratory tests in line with the laid down policies, procedures of the laboratory investigations and related duties in KPA (Skills document and post SARB or hap on safe copy).
- Ensure the use of proper laboratory working manuals.
- Participate in Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Control (EQC).
- Ensure proper use and care of laboratory equipment including medical, microbiological.
- Process and prepare slides for diagnostic purposes, smears for microscopic examination.
- Ensure specimens are put and stored in their correct specimen containers and conditions.
- Register all specimens received in the laboratory in a systematic recording log.
- Ensure continuous enforcement of occupational health safety and environment policies at workplace.
- Handle all medical waste with care and dispose of it appropriately.
- Maintain proper inventory of laboratory wears and chemicals as per the NEMA and MSDS in order to create a safe working environment.
Person Specifications
- KCSE or its equivalent.
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized institution.
- Registered member of Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technologists Board.
- ICT Skills.
- Demonstrated high degree of professional competency, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of laboratory services with at least three (3) years’ experience in the same field.
- Certificate in Pre-service/in-service training in ethics, laws and integrity essential.
- Compliance with Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya: Ethics and integrity.
- Attendance of a relevant course in the field.
- UPHOLD CAP 253A of 1999 -KMLTT ACT.
Graduate Trainees
Remuneration (Kshs)
- Basic Salary: 76,156.00 – 108,767.00 House Allowance: 32,750.00 Motor Transport Allowance: 13,000.00
Job Specifications
- Applications are invited from qualified young graduates under the age of thirty (30) years with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Law, Engineering, ICT or any other relevant field from a recognized University.
Administrative Assistant
Remuneration (Kshs)
- Basic Salary: 40,830.00 – 58,520.00 House Allowance: 26,875.00 Motor Transport Allowance: 13,000.00
Job Specifications
- Applications are invited from qualified individuals with a minimum of a Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, Procurement, Supplies, Hospitality or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Job Specifications
Offers quality pharmaceutical services in the areas of dispensing, patient counseling in medicine use and manufacturing.
Job Specifications
- Dispensing
- Medication Use Counseling.
- Record keeping.
- Medicines Billing.
- Mix and reconstitution of injectable medicine.
- Extemporaneous Preparation and Compounding
- Paticipate in Stocktaking
- Monitor and maintain temperatures for cold chain items.
Person Specifications
- KCSE certificate or it recognized equivalent.
- Certificate in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
- Registered with Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
- Valid practicing licence from Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
- Member of the Kenya Pharmaceutical Association.
- ICT Skills.
- Certificate in Pre-service/in-service training in drug management.
- Professional ethics and values.
- Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya -Ethics and integrity.
Pharmacy Attendant
Job Specifications
The job holder assists in provision of quality pharmaceutical care and services in the Authority:
- Clean the dispensing area and ensure drugs are arranged appropriately and maintains high standards of cleanliness in the pharmacy section.
- Organize the pharmacy shelves and counter to facilitate easy location of drugs and flow of work.
- Assist the pharmaceutical Technologist in listing drugs requiring replenishment from the pharmacy sub-store or from the main drug store.
- Carrying of drugs from the main store to the pharmacy
- Assist in pre-packing of drugs.
- Assist in compounding drugs for local application in accordance to the required standards.
- Assist in preventing drug misuse.
- Assist in pharmacovigilance
Person Specifications
- KCSE certificate or its equivalent.
- Certificate in Pharmacy from a recognized institution (added advantage).
- ICT Skills.
- Professional ethics and values.
- Compliance with Chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya -Ethics and integrity.
Method of Application
Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications strictly via the Authority's online Careers Portal by visiting the KPA websitewww.kpa.co.ke/sites/careers/careers.html.
For ease of reference, the Careers Portal can be accessed via the link to Careers on the KPA website and fill the prescribed form before the deadline. Link to the Careers Portal is provided below: Please Note: Only those applications submitted through the e-recruitment portal will be considered. To be considered, your application must be received not later than 20th December 2025.

