KPA is among the best paying government parastatals in Kenya. It offers Kenyans opportunities for fresh graduates to work as interns. If you get lucky to secure an job at the institution, you are likely to earn a decent salary. Interns are employed for a period of not exceeding 1 year. During the internship period, you are paid Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 40,000 per month. The salary is taxable, meaning that you will be paying tax, Housing Levy, NHIF and NSSF.Net pay will be Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 32,000.
In one year, your accumulated salary is Ksh 300,000 and above.
Upon completion of your internship, the institution will either absorbed you or end your contract.KPA employs 100 to 200 interns and at least 20 of them are retained as permanent employees. One thing that will help you is work smart and hard at the same time. While working as an intern, ensure that you build connections, meet the boss’ deadlines and also ensure everyone around you is happy. Be a person who can be trusted even by the boss.
In case you are confirmed after internship is over, you will earn a starting salary of Ksh 120,000 to Ksh 140,000 per month. There are also many allowances paid to all employees.
Qualifications for an intern at KPA
| NO. | QUALIFICATION | DIVISION/S |
| 1. | Degree/Diploma in Maritime Transport and Logistics / | Container Terminal Operations |
| Maritime Management. | ||
| 2. | Degree /Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineer- | Container Terminal Engineering |
| ing/ Government Trade Tests II or III or Certificate of | ||
| Experiential Learning. | ||
| 3. | Degree/Diploma Information Technology/Business | Information Communication |
| Information Technology. | Technology, Innovation & Business | |
| Process Re-Engineering | ||
| 4. | Degree/Diploma Electrical /Mechanical Engineering/ | Port Electrical Engineering |
| Government Trade Tests II or III or Certificate of Experi- | ||
| ential Learning. | ||
| 5. | Bachelor/Diploma Civil Engineering/ Government Trade | Civil Engineering |
| Tests II or III or Certificate of Experiential Learning. | ||
| 6. | Degree /Diploma in Marine Engineering/Mechatron- | Marine Engineering |
| ics/ Government Trade Tests II or III or Certificate of | ||
| Experiential Learning. | ||
| 7. | Degree in Health, Safety & Environment. | Safety, Health & Environment |
| 8. | Degree in Procurement/Purchasing & Supplies. | Supply Chain Management/ |
| Contract management | ||
| 9. | Degree /Diploma Human Resource Management/ | Human Resources |
| Social Sciences. | ||
| 10. | Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering/ Building and | Project Development |
| Construction/Government Trade Tests II or III or Certifi- | ||
| cate of Experiential Learning. | ||
| 11. | Degree in Actuarial Science/Risk Management & Insur- | Commercial /Insurance Services |
| ance/Maritime Insurance. | ||
| 12. | Degree/Diploma in Public Relations and Corporate | Corporate Communications |
| Communication. | ||
| 13. | Degree in Economics/Statistics/Research/ Data | Corporate Research, Planning, |
| Science. | Monitoring and Evaluation | |
| NO. | QUALIFICATION | DIVISION/S |
| 14. | Degree in Marketing. | Marketing Cruise & Customer |
| Experience | ||
| 15. | Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Early Childhood Devel- | Administration |
| opment and Education. | ||
| 16. | Diploma in Nautical Science/Certificates of Compe- | Ferry Operations |
| tence in Maritime Operations. | ||
| 17. | Degree/Diploma in Marine/ Mechanical Engineering/ | Ferry Maintenance |
| Mechatronics/Government Trade Tests II or III or Certifi- | ||
| cate of Experiential Learning. | ||
| 18. | Degree/Diploma in Criminology & Security Manage- | Security Services |
| ment. | ||
| 19. | Degree/Diploma Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering/ | Conventional Cargo Engineering |
| Government Trade Tests II or III or Certificate of Experi- | ||
| ential Learning. | ||
| 20. | Degree/Diploma in Maritime Transport and Logistics / | Conventional Cargo Operations |
| Maritime Management and related courses | ||
| 21. | Degree/ Diploma in Law & Records Management. | Litigation & Disputes |
| 22. | Degree in Commerce /Financial Management. | Financial/Management Accounting |
| Total | ||
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To qualify, an applicant must:
- Be a Kenyan citizen not over the age of 34 years.
- Be an unemployed graduate from a recognized training institution who has completed a degree/diploma/ certificate course and has not been exposed to any work experience related to their area of study since grad-uation.
- Not have benefited from a similar internship program.
- Not have retired or exited from formal employment.
Applications for internships/apprenticeships should be supported by the applicant’s university or college certificates/ transcripts.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit their applications strictly online by visiting the Kenya Ports Authority career portal link: https://forms.office.com/r/PY22Dy13Hf
Applicants are requested to note the following important information:.
- The Authority WILL NOT offer employment after the completion of the Internship/Apprenticeship Program.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete twelve (12) months of the Internship Program to fully benefit from the objectives of the program.
- INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered; and
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
