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Vacancy : PORT MASTER

The Mauritius Ports Authority is inviting applications from suitably qualified local and international candidates who wish to be considered for appointment for the post of PORT MASTER.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Certificate of Competency as a Foreign-going Master Class I as per revised STCW. 
  • At least 7 years’ post- qualification experience as Master of a convention size vessel

Note: The following would constitute an advantage

  1. A Master’s Degree in Administration or any related field
  2. Shore-based managerial experience in port sector/maritime business

OR

  • Certificate of Competency as a Foreign-going Master Class I as per revised STCW
  • At least 8 years’ post- qualification experience at a Senior Management level in the Maritime Business

Note: A Master’s Degree in Administration or any related field would be an  advantage

AGE LIMIT

Candidates should be 50 years of age or below by the closing date of submission of applications

Note: Consideration for contractual employment may be given to

  1. applicants above 50 years of age and
  2. applications from foreign nationals

SALARY

The permanent and pensionable post carries a monthly flat salary of Rs 168,320.  In case of employment on contractual basis, salary would be negotiable.

Download Notice of Vacancy for Port Master

Communique for the extension of deadline.

Download List of Duties for Port Master

Download Application Form

 

Note:

  1. Candidates should submit their application on the prescribed MPA application form which may be obtained at the Reception Counter of the MPA, Ground Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis. The duly signed forms should be forwarded to the Director General at the above address.
  1. The Notice of Vacancy and the MPA Application Form as well as other details regarding qualifications, duties, etc are available on the website of the Mauritius Ports Authority at www.mauport.com.
  1. The closing date for the submission of applications in respect of the above-mentioned post has been extended to Friday 11 July 2025 at 15.00 hours (Local Time).  Further to the press notice dated 18 June 2025 and 22 June 2025, for the recruitment of a Port Master, prospective candidates are hereby informed that the closing date for submission of applications has been extended up to Friday 11 July 2025 at 1500 hours (local time). Candidates who have already submitted their applications need not to re-submit fresh applications. 
  1. Candidates should attach documentary evidence of qualifications and work experience claimed failing which consideration would not be given to the application.
  1. Only the best qualified candidates will be convened for interview. Late applications will not be considered. 
  1. The Mauritius Ports Authority reserves the right not to fill the position following this advertisement.