Bandari Maritime Academy Announces Multiple Jobs Across Various Departments
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Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) has opened applications for multiple positions across its management, maritime training, administration, technical, and support departments.
In a notice dated September 8, the academy invited applications from interested and qualified persons to fill various positions, including senior management, training, legal, human resources, finance, ICT, security, and administrative roles.
Bandari Maritime Academy was established through Legal Notice No. 233 of November 28, 2018, with the mandate to develop academic and vocational skills and provide competent maritime human resources for a sustainable Blue Economy.
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Among the senior positions advertised are Senior Deputy Director, Maritime Education & Training and Senior Deputy Director, Maritime Transport Training, both under BMA Grade 2.
The academy is also seeking to recruit a Corporate Secretary and Head of Legal Service, Senior Principal Trainer I (Marine Engineering), Deputy Director, Placement and Industry Linkages, and Senior Principal Trainer I (STCW), among other positions.
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Other positions include:
- Deputy Director, Admissions & Examinations
- Deputy Director, Human Resource & Administration
- Assistant Director, Planning & Performance Management
- Assistant Director, Accounts
- Principal Legal Officer
- Principal Administration Officer
- Senior Security Officer
- Senior Supply Chain Management Officer
- Senior Office Administrator
Bandari Academy has also advertised positions including Works Officer I, ICT Officer I, Student Career and Welfare Officer, Business Development & Marketing Officer I, Trainer I in Marine Engineering, Trainer I in Nautical Science, Trainer I in MTOT, Simulator Instructor, Senior Coxswain, Swimming Instructor and Office Assistant.
Some of the positions have specified openings, including three positions for Senior Office Administrator and two positions for Office Assistant.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
Interested applicants are required to visit the academy’s official website for complete details on the qualifications, job requirements, and mode of application for each position.
“You may visit our website www.bma.ac.ke for complete details of job requirements and mode of application,” read part of the notice.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the specific requirements of their preferred positions before submitting their applications.
In addition, Bandari Maritime Academy stated that successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates before commencement of their employment contracts.
The required clearances include those from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), a registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), including a valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
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How to Apply
Candidates have been advised to visit the Academy’s website for the complete application procedure and detailed requirements for each position.
The application should be filled and sent no later than 5.00 P.M. on Tuesday, 29 September, 2026.
The Director/CEO
Bandari Maritime Academy
Bandari Maritime Building
Bishop Makarios Close
P.O. Box 99409-80107
Mombasa
The academy stated that applications received after the specified deadline will not be considered and added that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Bandari Maritime Academy said it is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting gender, equity and diversity. It encouraged qualified persons with disabilities to apply for the advertised positions.
The academy also warned that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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A photo showing a Bandari Maritime Academy student during a parade ground assembly. Photo/ Bandari Maritime Academy/ Facebook