The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has announced 21 senior managerial vacancies, inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply for various positions across its departments.
In a notice dated April 21, the Authority invited qualified and interested individuals to apply for the vacant positions, stating that it seeks skilled, motivated, and self‑driven professionals to strengthen its role in regulating and overseeing maritime affairs in the country.
“The Kenya Maritime Authority is a State Corporation whose mandate is to regulate, coordinate, and oversee maritime affairs, as guided by the Kenya Maritime Authority Act, 2006, the Merchant Shipping Act, 2009, and relevant maritime international conventions. The Authority is seeking to recruit highly competent, proactive, and self‑driven individuals to fill the following vacant positions,” read part of the notice.
The Available Positions include:
Also Read: 27 Candidates Shortlisted for Science Commission Jobs
| S/No. | Designation | J/G | Posts | Ref. |
| 1 | Assistant Director, Safety of Navigation & Investigation | 3 | 1 | KMA/ADSN/I/4/26/01 |
| 2 | Principal Legal Officer (Maritime Governance) | 4 | 1 | KMA/PLMOG/4/26/02 |
| 3 | Principal Surveyor, Maritime Investigation & Receiver of Wreck | 4 | 1 | KMA/PSMIR/4/26/03 |
| 4 | Principal Ship Surveyor | 4 | 11 | KMA/PSS/4/26/04 |
| 5 | Principal Surveyor, Maritime Security | 4 | 1 | KMA/PSMS/4/26/05 |
| 6 | Principal Surveyor, Navigation & Hydrography | 4 | 1 | KMA/PSNH/4/26/06 |
| 7 | Principal Auditor (Systems & Forensic Audit) | 4 | 1 | KMA/PA/SFA/4/26/07 |
| 8 | Principal Resource Centre Officer | 4 | 1 | KMA/PRCO/4/26/08 |
| 9 | Principal Maritime Trade and Development Officer | 4 | 3 |
Other Vacant Positions at KMA
- Senior Maritime Transport Logistics Training Officer (1 post)
- Senior Ports and Shipping Logistics Officer (2 posts)
- Ship Surveyors ( 12 posts)
- Trainee Ship Surveyor ( 10 posts)
- Marine Environment Officer (3 posts)
- Surveyor, Maritime Security (3 posts)
- Surveyor, Navigation (2 posts)
- Search and Rescue Officer ( 4 posts)
- Merchant Shipping Fees Officer (1 post)
- Licensing and Seafarers Trade Officer (1 post)
- Maritime Labour Officer (1 post)
- Legal Officer – Maritime Governance (1 post)
- Office Administrator (1 post)
- Auditor (1 post)
- Surveyor, Seafarers Training Standards ( Engineering) (1 post)
- Supply Chain Management Officer (2 posts)
- Accounts Assistant (5 posts)
- Assistant Office Administrator (1 post)
- Office Assistant (4 posts)
How to Apply for KMA Positions
According to Kenya Maritime, interested applicants are required to submit their applications online through the Kenya Maritime Authority recruitment portal at: https://recruitment.kma.go.ke:6443/
Kenya Maritime says applicants must submit a letter and a detailed curriculum vitae outlining academic qualifications, professional training, memberships in professional bodies, work experience, and other relevant information.
Copies of certificates, national identity cards, testimonials, and other supporting documents must be uploaded with the application.
KMA stated that it is an equal‑opportunity employer and encouraged applications from qualified persons with disabilities, women, youth, and candidates from marginalized areas.
Also Read: Nakuru County Announces 194 Permanent and Pensionable Jobs: How to Apply
Kenya Maritime Jobs Deadline and Submission Details
All applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026.
In addition to online submission, application letters for positions in Job Groups 4 and 3 must be addressed to:
The Chairman, Board of Directors
Kenya Maritime Authority
KMA Towers along Mbaraki Road (next to the Little Theatre)
P.O. Box 95076 – 80104, Mombasa
Kenya Maritime emphasized that hard‑copy or email applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications or failure to upload the required documents will result in automatic disqualification.
Successful candidates will be required to provide clearance certificates from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), a Certificate of Good Conduct, and a clearance certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
