KPA Recruitment 2024 Jobs/Vacancies Application Form Portal

Exciting news as KPA recruitment 2024/2025 kicks off. If you have been looking forward to an exciting career with Kenya Ports Authority then learn about the vacancies, eligibility criteria, requirements, deadline and how to apply for open jobs.

We have provided you with all vital information concerning the recruitment process of Kenya Ports Authority. Some of things you will learn includes; if KPA recruitment for this year has commence, how to sign up on the e-recruitment portal and then login to apply for open jobs.

Additionally, the step by step process through which you can successfully submit application for Kenya Ports Authority jobs has also been highlighted.

Let’s get started but just before any other thing, see an overview about the authority below.

About Kenya Ports Authority (KPA)

Fundamentally, what you should understand about the authority is that it was established as a state owned corporation to oversee the affairs of seaports, inland and the country coastline activities.

As you may know, maritime is a crucial industry in the economic growth of any society. It is on this basis that the government of Kenya put aside an authority such as this to modulate and regulate her activities.

The port authority in quest to execute her role perfectly has the mission of ensuring efficient and competitive ports services to enhance global trade.

Getting all of these done requires a standard team of professionals, selfless and result oriented individuals thus KPA recruitment. The management is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for vacancies available in the authority.

Kenya Ports Authority Vacancies 2024

• Marketing Officer (Business Development)
• Assistant Administrative Officer, Kigali
• Assistant Administrative Officer, Kampala
• Senior Marine Pilot
• Financial/Management Accounting
• Litigation & Disputes
• Conventional Cargo Operations
• Conventional Cargo Engineering
• Security Services
• Ferry Maintenance
• Ferry Operations
• Administration
• Marketing & Cruise Customer Experience
• Corporate Research, Planning
• Corporate Communications
• Commercial/Insurance Services
• Project Development
• Human Resources
• Supply Chain Management/Contract Management
• Safety, Health & Environment
• Marine Engineering

These are the vacant positions in the authority but most importantly there are criteria’s which you must meet in other to qualify for appointment.

Requirements for KPA Recruitment

Basically, some of the factors that makes you eligible for any of these positions includes been Kenyan citizen with evidence of identification such as National ID.

Another is having clearance certificates as specified in Chapter six (6) of Kenya constitution including KRA Pin. Next is having the minimum required grade in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

Other requirements includes:

Graduating from a recognized university with a degree in either Engineering, Social Science, Maritime Engineering, Communication, Statistics, Economics etc. are essential.

You should be an active member of relevant professional body. You should be willing to abide by existing work ethics, be a result oriented individual and also ICT inclined.

Assistant Administrative Officer, Kampala

As the assistant administrative officer, you will be providing administrative support to the liaison office team at Kampala and also carry out reception duties for clients and other visitors.

• To qualify for this position, here are the requirements;
• You must have a Diploma or equivalent qualification in Business Management from an approved institution.
• Applicant must have understanding of basic computer operations.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience is needed.
• Must be a registered and active member of relevant professional body.
• Possess good communication and presentation skills, planning skill, interpersonal skill and good team player.

You may also read about:

• KENIA Recruitment
• KNDI Recruitment
• NGEC Recruitment
• CIFOR Recruitment
• Kenya Airways Recruitment

Kenya Ports Authority Recruitment Process

Visit KPA career website: You’re to commence the application process by visiting the authority’s job portal to find job opportunities.

Submit Application: After ascertaining the position you wish to apply, go ahead to create an account, then login to fill the form and upload required documents.

Shortlisting/Screening: The management will then review all submitted applications, release names of successful applicants schedule for screening interview.

How to Apply for KPA Jobs 2024

The application process includes visiting Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) career website, select the positions you wish to apply, register on the e-recruitment portal, and then login to fill the online application, attach necessary documents and then submit.

Here are the things you should note as regarding KPA recruitment process.

The authority will never ask you to make payment for the application form. Not completing your application before submission will be regarded as invalid entry. Shortlisted candidates shall be reached out to by the management.