Ports Authority Tonga
VACANCIES
Ports Authority Tonga is inviting applications for the following positions:
- Manager Operations
- Draughtsman
- International Operation Officer
- Domestic Operations Officer
- Wharf Sweeper Operator
- Wharf Cleaner (Female Cleaner)
- AB Engine (Hifofua/Fanga’ilifuka)
- IT Support Officer
Manager Operations
Minimum Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration or related field with more than 5 years in a senior position with experience in ports operations or related field.
- Band I, ranging from $35,000-$52,200
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Draughtsman
Minimum Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in droughting, civil engineering or related field from a recognized tertiary institute with no work experience OR a diploma in droughting, civil engineering or related field with 3 years of relevant working experience.
- Band L ranging from $22,000-$34,000
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International Operation Officer
Minimum Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized tertiary institute with no work experience OR a diploma in Maritime studies, Port Logistics/Management or related field from a recognized tertiary institute with 3 years of relevant working experience.
- Band L ranging from $22,000-$34,00
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Domestic Operations Officer
Minimum Requirements:
- A diploma in Port Operations, Maritime Studies, Logistics or related field from a recognized tertiary institute with 3 years of relevant working experience OR a certificate in Port Operations, Maritime Studies, Logistics or related field from a recognized tertiary institute with 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Band M ranging from $17,000-$26,000
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Wharf Sweeper Operator
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of Form 6 (PSSC Certificate) or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant work experience in cleaning, facility maintenance, or general labor duties preferably in a port industry or public environment.
- Band N ranging from $13,500-$20,000
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Wharf Cleaner (Female Cleaner)
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of Form 5 (Tonga School Certificate) or equivalent with at least 1-2 years of relevant working experience in cleaning, facility maintenance, or general labor duties preferably in a port industry or public environment.
- Band Q ranging from $10,000-$15,000
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AB Engine (Hifofua/Fanga’ilifuka)
Minimum Requirements:
- Marine Class 4 Engineer
- Working experience as an AB Engine for at least 3 years
- 5 years of work experience on related areas.
- Recommended Salary is Band N ranging from $13,500-$20,000
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IT Support Officer
Minimum Requirements:
- A diploma degree or higher within information technologies, or substantial working experience within relevant fields and have obtained and maintained relevant certificates or Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within the ICT technical field.
- Band M, ranging from $17,000- $26,000
Application Process:All applications must be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Ports Authority Tonga, Nuku’alofa, and include the following:
- Cover letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Current police record
- Certified copies of qualification transcripts and certificates
- Three reference letters, one from your current employer.
Deadline:Applications can be received as either Hardcopy or Softcopy no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday 25th of November, 2025. And please clearly mark your application, “Application for _______________”.
For further information, please contact Mr. Taniela Makisi at +676 23168 or email taniela [dot] makisi [at] tongaports [dot] to (taniela [dot] makisi [at] tongaports [dot] to) or Mrs. Sharon Latu at email sharon [dot] kanongataa [at] tongaports [dot] to (sharon [dot] kanongataa [at] tongaports [dot] to)
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