DECKHAND – 2 POSTS, J/G KMAG 9, REF KMA/ER2/25/19

June 3, 2025
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

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. Asist 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

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. Asist 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
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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

How to Apply

  1. 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.
  2. An applicant must clearly indicate the reference number for the position applied for and submit in either of the following ways:
    1. Hard copy applications for positions should be addressed to the Director General, Kenya Maritime Authority.
    2. Online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to: director-generalsjobs-2@kma.go.ke
    3. 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 any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
  • Successful candidates must adhere to the provisions on Leadership and Integrity as enshrined in Chapter VI of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
  • Kenya Maritime Authority is an equal opportunity employer and any qualified employee including persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

N/B: The applications should reach the Authority on or before 1700 hours Monday, 16th June, 2025.