9 Fresh Vacancies At Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)

Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is wholly owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Transport.

 It has the responsibility of providing specific seaport and harbour services for the country’s Maritime industry. 

Applications are hereby invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the following job vacancies at The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) 2016:



1. Job Title:  ASST. MANAGER HARBOURS 
(Salary Scale: SSS1) (GL 12) 
Job Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar
Qualification: 

• Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Deck)Unlimited
• Mandatory Certificates
• Seafarers Medical Certificate
• Age between 25 to 35years
• Ability to swim is a necessary pre- requisite

2. Job Title: SENIOR MARINE OFFICER /ENGINEER 
(Salary Scale: SSS2) (GL10)
Job Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar 
Qualification: 

• Class 2 Certificate of Competency (Deck),Chief Mate Unlimited or 1st Mate Certificate
• Mandatory Certificates
• Seafarers Medical Certificate
• Age between 25 to 35 years 

3. Job Title:  MARINE OFFICER 11
(Salary Scale: SSS4) (GL 08)
Job Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar 
Qualification: 

• OND Nautical Science
• OOW (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency
• Mandatory Certificates
• Seafarers Medical Certificate
• Age between 22 to 35 years

4. Job Title: ASST. MANAGER RADIO
(Salary Scale: SSS1) (GL12)
Job Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar 
Qualification: 

• BSC or HND Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Information Technology
• Standard for Training Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW’ 95)
• Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)
• 10 years Cognate Experience for Position 6
• Age between 23 – 35 years  

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of Radio/ VTS Equipment
• Ensures optimal functions of communication facilities
• Monitors quality of radio communications

 5. Job Title:  RADIO OFFICER 11
Job Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar 
Qualification: 

• BSC or HND Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Information Technology
• Standard for Training Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW’ 95)
• Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS)
• 10 years Cognate Experience for Position 6
• Age between 23 – 35 years for Position 5 and 6 respectively

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of Radio/ VTS Equipment
• Ensures optimal functions of communication facilities
• Monitors quality of radio communications

6. Job Title:  SIGNALMAN- IN –TRAINING
(Salary Scale: JSS3) (GL 04)
Job Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar 
Qualification: 

• 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 to 25 years.

7. Job Title: TRAINEE SEAMAN
(Salary Scale: JSS3) (GL 04)
Job Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar 
Qualification: 

• 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 to 25 years.

8. Job Title:  MARINE ENGINEERING TRAINEE
(Salary Scale: JSS2) (GL 06)
Job Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar 
Qualification: 

• 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 to 27 years

9. Job Title: PILOT TRAINEE
(Salary Scale: JSS 2) (GL 06)
Job Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri, Calabar 
Qualification: 

• 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 to 27 years

Recruitment Requirements and Procedures 
Prospective candidates who wish to seek employment in the Organisation must fulfill the following criteria: 

• Must be a Nigerian or have the necessary work permits, if not a Nigerian citizen.

To become a member of NPA Family, a potential employee will have to go through the following procedure: 

• Submit their resumes via the online form
• Must attend aptitude test
• Must present original credentials at the interview

How to use the Recruitment Portal

• Click on the Register button to create an account on this portal by providing a valid email address (which will be used as your User Name) and Password. Note: You will need your Email Address (User Name) and Password to log in subsequently
• Complete the resume application form. You can save your application. You may log in at anytime before application closes to make changes to your saved application. Make sure you review your data carefully before applying.

Please note that ONLY those who were successful at all levels of our recruitment process will qualify for employment, provided there are suitable openings.

Application Instruction:
Only short – listed applicants would be invited to undergo written test, interview and medical examination.


How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: 23-12-2016