Deckhand Jobs at Kenya Maritime Authority

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Mombasa

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KMA/DH/9/25/19

DECKHAND - 2 POSTS
Directorate: Maritime Safety
Grade: KMAG 9
Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic Salary: 31,000.00 to 63,500.00, House Allowance:
10,000.00, Commuter Allowance: 12,000.00

Job Purpose: The deck hands are responsible for safe operation of search and
rescue boats to be used during search and rescue operations. They are responsible
for ensuring ready availability of search and rescue boats and maintenance of
search and rescue equipment on board the boats. They are also responsible for
providing marine transport service for survey and inspection.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Assist in coxswain in safe embarkation and disembarkation of boat
passengers
ii. Assist in the maintenance of boat search and rescue equipment
iii. Assist in search and rescue operations
iv. Assist in routine housekeeping of search and rescue boats
v. Assist in basic maintenance of the boat
vi. Assist in executing shifting orders of search and rescue boats
vii. Assist in look out during search and rescue operations

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. Certificate of Proficiency as Coxswain in accordance with the Merchant
Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations as amended or equivalent
from a recognized institution;
ii. KCSE D plain or equivalent

Additional Attributes

Company Name Kenya Maritime Authority

Application Deadline 2025-10-06

How to Apply

a. Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
b. An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
I. Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
II. Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: recruitment25@kma.go.ke
III. Post applications should be sent to:
Director General,
Kenya Maritime Authority,
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre),
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104,
MOMBASA.

Note:
• Canvassing in any form or failure to attach required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Successful candidates will need to submit valid compliance certificates from KRA, CRB, HELB, and a certificate of good conduct.
• KMA is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

N/B: Applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 6th October, 2025.