Ferry services at Likoni Mombasa started in 1937. The ferries have remained the one and only link to the south coast. The operations are situated on the gateway to the port of Mombasa. The link is important not only to the local users but to those heading to Tanzania and beyond. The ferries at Likoni were initially ran by Kenya Bus Services Ltd, on a franchise arrangement with the Municipal Council of Mombasa. The bus company also operated a network of buses around town and in Nairobi. The earlier operations were done using pontoons driven by motor boats. It was not until 1957 that the era of modern ferries surfaced. The company continued operating for about 32 years until 1989 when it decided to pull out. It is then that the Government of Kenya decided to take over the operations of the ferries.
Grade FU2 – Post Ref: 1000/49/48/54/61/63 2020
No of Positions: 5
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Operations Officer, the Ramp Controller will be responsible for ensuring safe loading of both vehicles and human traffic on a waiting ferry in regard to the segregation procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Arrange vehicles and other automobiles on the ramp motor lanes in their categories, before boarding a ferry;
- Direct and guide embarking vehicles, motor cycle, bikes, handcarts, and pedestrians to a waiting ferry, observing segregation procedure;
- Coordinate with the coxswain on the timely movement of the operating ferries guiding on safe landing at the ramp;
- Oversee both safety and security at the ramp approaches and attending to any incident; and
- Orient and train new recruits.
Required qualifications and experience
- Minimum of KCSE or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW);
- 2 years working experience in marine transport industry;
- Certificate of seamanship;
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.
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