The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is presenting an announcement for suitable candidates across all Nigeria to join the agency to work in the workforce and contribute to the existing workforce in the nation when expanding the nation’s port authorities.
The Nigerian Ports Authority is a government-owned agency responsible for port administration in Lagos and Port-Harcourt, Onne, Warri, and Calabar.
Below are the available positions and posts available in the Nigerian Port Authority and their required qualifications and requirements:
Available Positions at Nigerian Ports Authority
Pilot Trainee
Salary Scale: JSS 2 (GL 06)
Qualifications
• Minimum of OND Nautical Science/Marine Engineering
• Seafarers Medical Certificate of Fitness
• Mandatory Certificates
• West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or its equivalent
• Knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage.
• Age between 20 and 27 years
Marine Engineering Trainee
Salary Scale: JSS 2 (GL 06)
Qualifications
• Minimum of OND Nautical
Science/Marine Engineering
• Seafarers Medical Certificate of Fitness
• Mandatory Certificates
• West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or its equivalent
• Knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage.
• Age between 20 and 27 years
Trainee Seaman
Salary Scale: JSS 3 (GL 04)
Qualifications
• Minimum of five (5) credits in sciences, in not more than two sittings, including English and mathematics in the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent
• Only applicants who obtained their certificates in the last eight (8) years need to apply.
• Knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage.
• Age between 18 and 25 years
Signalman-in-Training
Salary Scale: JSS 3 (GL 04)
Qualifications
• Minimum of five (5) credits in sciences, in not more than two sittings, including English and mathematics in the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent
• Only applicants who obtained their certificates in the last eight (8) years need to apply.
• Knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage.
• Age between 18 and 25 years
Radio Officer II
Salary Scale: SSS 4 (GL 08)
Qualifications
• BSc or HND Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology
• Standard for Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW ’95)
• Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)
• Age between 23 and 35 years
Assistant Manager Radio
Salary Scale: SSS 1 (GL 12)
Qualifications
• BSc or HND Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology
• Standard for Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW ’95)
• Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)
• 10 years of cognate experience
• Age between 23 and 35 years
Responsibilities
The responsibilities listed in the recruitment notice include:
• Maintenance of Radio/VTS Equipment
• Ensures optimal functions of communication facilities
• Monitors quality of radio communications
Marine Officer II
Salary Scale: SSS 4 (GL 08)
Qualifications
• OND Nautical Science
• OOW (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency
• Mandatory Certificates
• Seafarers Medical Certificate
• Age between 22 and 35 years
Senior Marine Officer/Engineer
Salary Scale: SSS 2 (GL 10)
Qualifications
• Class 2 Certificate of Competency (Deck)
• Chief Mate Unlimited or 1st Mate Certificate
• Mandatory Certificates
• Seafarers Medical Certificate
• Age between 25 and 35 years
Assistant Manager Harbors
Salary Scale: SSS 1 (GL 12)
Qualifications
• Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Deck/Unlimited)
• Mandatory Certificates
• Seafarers Medical Certificate
• Age between 25 and 35 years
• Ability to swim is a necessary prerequisite for the position.
Nigerian Ports Authority Recruitment Application Method
According to the recruitment notice, qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with a comprehensive CV.
The CV should include:
• Email address
• Contact address (not P.O. Box)
• Mobile telephone numbers
• Qualifications
The applications should be submitted within six (6) weeks of the publication through the Nigerian Ports Authority recruitment channel shown in the advert.
Applicants may also submit their applications to:
General Manager, Human Resources
Nigerian Ports Authority
26/28 Marina, Lagos.
Selection Process
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to undergo the following:
• Written test
• Interview
• Medical examination
Applicants should therefore ensure that the information and qualifications submitted with their applications are accurate and complete.
Important Notice to Applicants
The Nigerian Ports Authority recruitment notice states that no fee is required for any employment process in the Nigerian Ports Authority.
The Authority also warns that it is aware of illegal websites purported to be associated with the Nigerian Ports Authority and soliciting applications for employment.
Members of the public are advised to disregard any website apart from the one given in the recruitment notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
° What positions are available in the NPA recruitment?
Position available in Nigeria The port authority is a pilot trainee in marine engineering. Trainee Seaman, Signalman in Training, Radio Officer II, Assistant Manager, Radio Marine Officer II, Senior Marine Officer/Engineer, and Assistant Manager Harbors
° Where are the Nigerian Ports Authority vacancies located?
Available positions at the Nigeria Port Authority are situated in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, and Calabar.
° What is the age requirement for NPA recruitment?
Candidates who want to apply for the Nigeria Port Authority must be within the ages of 18–25 years, 20–27 years, 22–35 years, 23–35 years, and 25–35 years for different positions.
° How long is the NPA recruitment application period?
The recruitment application period is six weeks after publication; that means after six weeks the announcement is released and the recruitment is closed.
° Is there a written test for NPA recruitment?
Yes, there is a written test for applicants who are screened and are qualified to move to the next stage of recruitment.
Conclusion
Applicants interested in the Nigerian Ports Authority vacancies should carefully check the qualifications, age requirement, certificates, and experience specified for their preferred position before applying.
