Call for Applications: Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Recruitment 2026
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is inviting applications from suitably qualified, high-performing and innovative candidates to fill several positions across its operations in Nigeria.
The recruitment covers trainee, technical and experienced maritime positions, providing opportunities for candidates with qualifications ranging from secondary school certificates and OND to HND/BSc and professional maritime certifications.
The available locations listed in the recruitment notice are Lagos, Port Harcourt, Onne, Warri and Calabar.
About the Nigerian Ports Authority
The Nigerian Ports Authority is a government-owned agency responsible for port administration in Nigeria. Its operations cover major ports and terminals and involve marine services, harbour operations, engineering, communications and other activities necessary for the effective functioning of the country’s ports.
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Available Positions
The following positions are available:
- Pilot Trainee – JSS 2 (GL 06)
- Marine Engineering Trainee – JSS 2 (GL 06)
- Trainee Seaman – JSS 3 (GL 04)
- Signalman-in-Training – JSS 3 (GL 04)
- Radio Officer II – SSS 4 (GL 08)
- Assistant Manager, Radio – SSS 1 (GL 12)
- Marine Officer II – SSS 4 (GL 08)
- Senior Marine Officer/Engineer – SSS 2 (GL 10)
- Assistant Manager, Harbours – SSS 1 (GL 12)
Applicants should pay particular attention to the requirements for their chosen position, as the academic qualifications, professional certifications, experience and age limits differ considerably.
Pilot Trainee
Salary Scale: JSS 2 (GL 06)
Applicants should possess:
- Minimum of OND in Nautical Science
- Seafarers Medical Certificate of Fitness
- Required mandatory certificates
- West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or equivalent
- Knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage
- Age between 20 and 27 years
This position is suitable for young candidates seeking to develop a professional career in marine navigation and pilotage.
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Marine Engineering Trainee
Salary Scale: JSS 2 (GL 06)
Applicants should possess:
- Minimum of OND in Marine Engineering
- Seafarers Medical Certificate of Fitness
- Required mandatory certificates
- West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or equivalent
- Knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage
- Age between 20 and 27 years
The role provides an entry route for candidates seeking a technical career in marine engineering and related port operations.
Trainee Seaman
Salary Scale: JSS 3 (GL 04)
Applicants should have:
- Minimum of five credits in science subjects
- Credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings
- English Language and Mathematics must be included
- Qualification should be from the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or its equivalent
- Only candidates who obtained their certificates within the last eight years should apply
- Knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage
- Age between 18 and 25 years
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This is one of the more accessible entry-level opportunities in the recruitment exercise for candidates without a university or polytechnic qualification.
Signalman-in-Training
Salary Scale: JSS 3 (GL 04)
Applicants should possess:
- Minimum of five credits in science subjects
- Results obtained in not more than two sittings
- English Language and Mathematics among the required credits
- WASSCE or equivalent qualification
- Certificate obtained within the last eight years
- Knowledge of ICT is an added advantage
- Age between 18 and 25 years
The position provides another entry-level pathway into the Authority’s maritime operations.
Radio Officer II
Salary Scale: SSS 4 (GL 08)
Applicants should possess:
- BSc or HND in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Information Technology
- Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW 95)
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) certification
- Age between 23 and 35 years
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Responsibilities include:
- Maintenance of Radio/VTS equipment
- Ensuring optimal functioning of communication facilities
- Monitoring the quality of radio communications
Candidates should carefully confirm all required professional maritime certifications before applying.
Assistant Manager, Radio
Salary Scale: SSS 1 (GL 12)
Applicants should possess the relevant academic and professional qualifications specified for the radio communication positions, including:
- BSc or HND in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Information Technology
- STCW 95 certification
- GMDSS certification
- 10 years cognate experience
- Age between 23 and 35 years
This is an experienced-level position and is therefore different from the trainee and junior opportunities included in the recruitment.
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Marine Officer II
Salary Scale: SSS 4 (GL 08)
Applicants should possess:
- OND in Nautical Science
- Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited Certificate of Competency
- Required mandatory certificates
- Seafarers Medical Certificate
- Age between 22 and 35 years
The position is intended for applicants who already possess the professional maritime qualifications necessary to perform officer-level marine duties.
Senior Marine Officer/Engineer
Salary Scale: SSS 2 (GL 10)
Applicants should possess:
- Class 2 Certificate of Competency (Deck), Chief Mate Unlimited or 1st Mate Certificate
- Required mandatory certificates
- Seafarers Medical Certificate
- Age between 25 and 35 years
Applicants should ensure their professional certificates correspond exactly with those specified in the vacancy notice.
Assistant Manager, Harbours
Salary Scale: SSS 1 (GL 12)
Applicants should possess:
- Class 1 Certificate of Competency (Deck) Unlimited
- Required mandatory certificates
- Seafarers Medical Certificate
- Age between 25 and 35 years
- Ability to swim
The vacancy notice specifically states that the ability to swim is a necessary prerequisite for positions 1 and 9.
Employment Locations
Successful candidates could work within NPA operations in the listed locations:
- Lagos
- Port Harcourt
- Onne
- Warri
- Calabar
Applicants should therefore consider the operational nature of the organisation and potential deployment requirements before applying.
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Selection Process
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to proceed to the subsequent stages of the recruitment exercise.
According to the vacancy notice, these include:
- Written test
- Interview
- Medical examination
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements does not automatically guarantee shortlisting or employment.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates are required to submit an application together with a comprehensive CV.
The CV should include:
- Email address
- Postal/contact address, not a P.O. Box
- Mobile telephone number
- Qualifications
- Relevant professional certificates and other required information
Applications can be submitted to:
General Manager, Human Resources
Nigerian Ports Authority
26/28 Marina
Lagos, Nigeria