Office Assistant Jobs at Kenya Maritime Authority

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Mombasa

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KMA/OA/9/25/20

OFFICE ASSISTANT - 2 POSTS
Grade: KMAG 10
Terms of Service: Pensionable, medical cover
Remuneration (kshs.): Basic Salary: 22,000.00 to 49,000.00, House Allowance:
10,000.00, Commuter Allowance: 12,000.00

Job Purpose: The Office Assistants are responsible for attending to general
routine office services, which include providing cleaning services, messengerial
duties and preparing tea.

Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
i. Cleaning offices, machines/ equipment/apparatus;
ii. Collecting and disposing waste;
iii. Dusting offices and ensuring habitable office conditions;
iv. Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly
arrangement; and dispatching letters.
v. Arranging for meeting venues professionally and timely;
vi. Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment;
vii. Preparing and serving office tea; and
viii. Performing office and messengerial duties.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
ii. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili languages;
iii. Good inter-personal skills.

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.