MINISTRY OF NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE

AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

(National Infrastructure Division)

CIRCULAR NOTE NO. 17 OF 2020

Vacancies for the Post of Electrician

Applications are invited from qualified serving employees on the permanent and
pensionable establishment who wish to be considered for appointment as
Electrician in the Energy Services Division of the Ministry of National Infrastructure and
Community Development.

A. QUALIFICATIONS

By selection from among serving employees on the permanent and pensionable

establishment who: -

(a) Possess -
(i) the Certificate of Primary Education;

(ii) the National Trade Certificate (Level 3) in Electrical Installation Works

(Modules 1, 2 and 3) issued jointly by the Mauritius Examinations
Syndicate and the Industrial and Vocational Training Board (IVTB)
[now Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD)] or the
National Certificate (Level 3) in Electrical Installation Works awarded
by the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD) or an
equivalent qualification acceptable to the Public Service Commission;
and

(b) have a knowledge of First Aid.

Candidates should produce written evidence of knowledge claimed.

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B. DUTIES

1. To carry out complete power and lighting installations of all types in

buildings according to regulations, including outdoor power and lighting
installations, installation of fire alarm system, call system, lightning
prevention system, trunking system and other systems.

2. To perform maintenance work on all types of electrical power and lighting

installations including yard lighting, fire alarm system, call system,
lightning prevention system, trunking system and other systems, and on
electrical equipment.

3. To locate and remove faults and carry out repairs on electrical installations
and electrical equipment.

4. To interpret wiring diagrams/instructions and carry out work according to

such diagrams/instructions.

5. To give a practical demonstration of and to administer First Aid treatment

in case of electric shock, whenever required.

6. To use correct size of conductors, fuses, switchgear and relevant safety

devices, as required by the Institute of Electrical Engineers wiring
regulations currently in force or Mauritian standards, if applicable.

7. To prepare estimates for electrical works, including maintenance/repair

works.

8. To carry out periodic tests on electrical installations and equipment and

take necessary precautions to ensure that electrical installations and
equipment are safe.

9. To use properly and take care of all instruments, tools and materials in use
in the trade.

10. To remove and return materials from stores, using correct established
procedures.

11. To maintain services in Government buildings.

12. To keep records of work performed.

13. To carry out such other tasks as are necessary in the course of normal duties
such as carrying tools and materials.
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 14. To operate lifts manually.

15. To attend to breakdowns and emergencies promptly outside office hours.

16. To assist senior staff in the performance of their duties.

17. To operate plant and equipment, as and when required.

18. To perform such other duties directly related to the main duties listed above
or related to the delivery of the output and results expected from the
Electrician in the roles ascribed to him.

Note

Electricians may be required to work outside normal working hours including

Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays and on officially declared cyclone days.

C. SALARY

The permanent and pensionable post carries salary in scale of Rs 13,010 x 260 –
14,050 x 275 – 15,150 x 300 - 15,750 x 325 – 17,700 x 375 – 19,575 x 475 – 21,950 x 625
– 23,200 x 775 – 23,975 a month, plus salary compensation at approved rates.
Appointment in a temporary capacity in the grade carries a flat salary of Rs 13,010
a month, plus salary compensation at approved rates.

D. MODE OF APPLICATION

(a) Applicants should submit their applications in duplicate, on the attached

proforma as follows: -

(i) Section A of the original to be filled in by the candidates and

submitted directly to the Acting Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of National Infrastructure and Community Development
(National Infrastructure Division), before the closing date for
submission of applications; and

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 (ii) the duplicate through their respective Supervising/
Responsible Officers who will forward it duly completed, to the
Acting Permanent Secretary within a week after the closing date.

(b) Photocopies of birth and other certificates and the National Identity Card
should be submitted along with applications and applicants should produce
the originals if and when called upon to do so.

(c) The envelope should be clearly marked on the top left-hand corner –
“Post of Electrician”. Applications not made on the prescribed form will
not be accepted.

E. IMPORTANT

(i) Qualifications obtained after the closing date will not be accepted.
Only qualified persons should apply.
(ii) Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate filling of the application form may
cause the elimination of candidates from the competition.
(iii) Applications not made on the prescribed form will not be accepted.

(iv) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

(v) Only the best qualified candidates will be called for interview.

(vi) The Ministry reserves the right not to make any appointment following this
advertisement.

F. CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATION

Applications should reach the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National

Infrastructure and Community Development (National Infrastructure Division)
(Energy Services Division) Human Resource Registry, Level 4, Moorgate House,
Sir William Newton Street, Port Louis, not later than 3.30 p.m.
on Wednesday 11 November 2020.

Date: 22 October 2020 Ministry of National Infrastructure

and Community Development
(National Infrastructure Division)
Moorgate House
Sir William Newton Street
PORT LOUIS
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