KPA Announces Job Vacancies: How to Apply

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced job opportunities across various departments and welcomed applications from members of the public.

KPA announced 200 vacant positions according to a notice published in MyGov paper on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

The ports authority further noted that all applications by interested candidates must be submitted by December 8.

Upon successful applications, shortlisted candidates will be required to report to the gang supervisor, manual cargo handling, and shore operations.

Requirements

Interested applicants are required to have at least a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

They are also required to be physically fit so as to easily handle tasks assigned to them, some of which are manual.

The applicants are also required to possess good communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Those hired will be assigned to lock and unlock manual spreaders before a container is lifted from or onto a ship, signal crane operators and reach stacker operators when lifting and stacking containers, and, handle and carry operational gears from one berth to the other.

They will also be required to sling and un-sling out of gauge containers/loos cargo.

Physically guide the equipment operator in the positioning of the container onto either terminal trailer, ship or other road/rail transport.

Physically handle and carry packages during stripping, verification, surveys and stuffing.

The candidates should always comply with safe working procedures as well as Staff Regulations, Harbour Regulations, circulars and notices as they are revised from time to time.

How to Apply:

Interested individuals are required to apply online through the KPA careers portal, https://www.kpa.co.ke/Careers.

Complete the application process by filling in the required details and submit.

KPA further warned candidates against canvassing- pointing out that it leads to automatic disqualification.

"The candidates should also submit their application online including duly signed application letter, Academic KCSE certificate only, copy of National Identity Card and Curriculum vitae (CV)."

"Kenya Ports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification," the notice read in part.