Kenya Ferry Services is a State Corporation, established under the Companies Act (CAP 486) of the Laws of Kenya and operating under the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works, mandated with the operation of ferries in the Country. The Company’s headquarters are set along the expansive shores of the beautiful and splendid Indian Ocean overlooking the magnificent view of the channel at Peleleza, Likoni, Mombasa.
To strengthen its
workforce, KFSL is seeking to recruit dynamic, highly driven and result
oriented individuals for the following positions:
Intern Coxswain – Ref No:
1000/IC/05/06/07/08/2020- 4 Posts
Job Summary
Under the supervision
and mentorship of a Master Coxswain, the intern coxswain shall navigate the
ferry across the designated channel in order to meet customers’ requirements
that is, ferrying passengers, vehicles and goods across the channel in a
scheduled time.
Key Responsibilities
- Ascertain ability and soundness of the ferry
through pre-sea checks;
- Steer the vessel during un-berthing or mooring;
- Pilot or navigate the ferry safely and efficiently
across the channel and ensuring safety of passengers, crews, vehicles,
bikes, handcarts, goods and equipment;
- Log departure and arrivals of ferry journeys and
incidents;
- Communicate and respond to calls from Kenya Port
Authority control tower among other stations, on the movement of inbound
and out bound vessels;
- Provide directions and instructions during
emergencies; and
- Disseminate relevant safety information,
instructions and guidance to ferry users onboard through the Public
Address
Qualifications
- Must possess a Diploma in Nautical Science or
equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution;
- Bachelors in Nautical Science or equivalent from a
recognized university will be an added advantage;
- Possession of a Certificate of Competency as
Master (Port Operations) or its equivalent will be an added advantage;
- Possession of STCW will be an added advantage;
- Must be a Kenyan citizen aged 24 years and below;
and
- Must have graduated from institutions of higher
learning in the last (2) years
How to Apply
Kenya Ferry Services is
an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within
the organization. Applicants comprising persons living with disabilities
(PWDs), those from marginalized areas, youth and women are encouraged to apply.
TERMS OF SERVICE AND
REMUNERATION
All the above positions
are challenging and offer attractive and competitive remuneration packages
which include basic salary, house allowance, medical cover, leave travel
allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government Public
Service guidelines.
SELECTION COMMUNIQUE
Shortlisted candidates
will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
of Kenya, 2010 and should submit among other documents;
- Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate
of Criminal Investigations;
- Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans
Board;
- Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue
Authority;
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission; and
- Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau
If you believe your
career objectives match the above roles, please submit your application, on or
before 2nd November, 2020 on our recruitment portal recruitment.kenyaferry.co.ke Only
applications made on the recruitment portal will be accepted.
Applications without
relevant qualifications, copies of documentation/ details as sought for will
not be considered. Any form of Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.