LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION

PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER 8 OF 2024

VACANCIES IN WORKMEN’ S CLASS

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF GRAND PORT

Details of this advertisement are also available at http:// lgsc.govmu. org)

Applications are invited from qualified persons residing within the boundaries of
the District Council of Grand Port who wish to be considered for appointment in that
District Council for the following posts:

i) Refuse Collector ( Roster)

ii) Handy Worker ( Special Class)
iii) Burial Ground Attendant ( Roster)
iv) Handy Worker
v) General Worker

2. AGE LIMIT:

Candidates should have reached their 18th birthday and unless already in the Local
Government Service/ Public Service/ Approved Service, should not have reached
their 48th birthday by the closing date for the submission of applications.

3. SALARIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES

Salaries, qualifications and duties for the above- mentioned posts are given in the
Appendices.

4. MODE OF APPLICATION

i) Qualified candidates should submit their applications on LGSC Form 7a

which may be obtained either from the office of the Local Government
Service Commission, Louis Pasteur Street, Forest Side or from the District
Council of Grand Port.

Note: Details of this advertisement as well as the application form (LGSC Form 7a)
are also available on the website of the LGSC at the above- mentioned address.

ii) Candidates already in the Local Government Service should submit their
applications in duplicate, the original should be sent directly to the
Secretary of the Local Government Service Commission and the duplicate
one to their Responsible Officer, who will forward it to the Commission
within a week after the closing date.
 iii) Candidates are advised to read carefully the “ NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TO CANDIDATES” before filling in the application form.

iv) The post applied for should be clearly indicated on the top left-hand corner
of the envelope: -

Vacancies in Workmen’ s Group in the District Council of Grand Port”

5. CLOSING DATE

Applications should reach the Secretary, Local Government Service Commission,

Louis Pasteur Street, Forest Side not later than 15 00 hours on Wednesday
13 March 2024.

IMPORTANT

i) Applicants should state their personal residential address on their

application form. Applications bearing the postal address of another
person will neither be acknowledged nor taken into consideration.

ii) Candidates who apply for more than one post should fill in only one
application form and attach thereto a list indicating clearly, in order of
preference, the posts for which they would wish to be considered.

iii) Qualifications/ equivalence of qualifications obtained after the closing

date will not be accepted. Only qualified persons should apply.

iv) Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate filling of the application form may

cause the elimination of candidates from the competition.

v) Applications not made on the prescribed form will not be considered.

vi) Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
The onus for the prompt submission of applications so that they reach the
Secretary of the Commission in time lies solely on applicants.

vii) The Commission reserves the right not to make any appointment
following this advertisement.

Local Government Service Commission

Louis Pasteur Street
FOREST SIDE
Date: 29 February 2024
 APPENDIX I

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION

POST OF REFUSE COLLECTOR ( ROSTER)

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF GRAND PORT

SALARY:

The permanent and pensionable post carries salary in the scale of Rs 14475 x 250 – 15225
x 260 – 17825 x 275 – 18925 x 300 – 19525 x 325 – 21475 x 375 – 22225 x 400 - 23425 a
month.

Appointment to the grade in a temporary capacity carries salary at the flat rate of
Rs 14475 a month.

QUALIFICATIONS:

By selection from candidates residing within the boundaries of the District Council of
Grand Port”

Note 1: Candidates should enclose photocopies of their National Identity Card and
academic/ technical qualifications, where applicable and proof of residential
address.

Note 2: Candidates may be required to submit a Character Certificate.

Note 3: Applicants are informed that they may be outposted to any Sub office of the
Local Authority, and also, with the approval of the appropriate authority, to
any other Local Authority where their services will be required.

DUTIES:

1) Removal of all types of refuse from private premises, wastelands, trade and
industrial premises, commercial areas, market, fair and public places.

2) Cleansing and proper sweeping of streets, public squares, thoroughfares,

gutters, canals, streams etc.

3) Removal of :

a) dead animals;

b) posters affixed illegally as well as banners; and

c) debris causing obstruction on roads.

4) Disposal of refuse at the dumping ground, performing controlled tipping there
and leveling the refuse.

5) Loading of all types of refuse on Council vehicles.

6) Pulling wheelbarrows and tug levers for the disposal of refuse.

7) Fixing tarpaulin on tipper lorries, as required, prior to departure to dumping

site or transfer station.

8) Washing of plant and tools after use.

9) Helping in the changing of punctured tyres.

10) Performing other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or
related to the delivery of the output and results expected from incumbents in
the roles ascribed to them according to their postings.

Note: Refuse Collectors ( Roster) are expected to work on a roster basis

or at staggered hours without extra remuneration.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION

POST OF HANDY WORKER ( SPECIAL CLASS)

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF GRAND PORT

SALARY:

The permanent and pensionable post carries salary in the scale of Rs 14225 x 250 – 15225
x 260 – 17825 x 275 – 18925 x 300 – 19525 x 325 – 21475 x 375 – 22225 x 400 – 23025 a
month.

Appointment to the grade in a temporary capacity carries salary at the flat rate of
Rs 14,225 a month.

QUALIFICATIONS:

By selection from candidates residing within the boundaries of the District Council of
Grand Port who possess the Certificate of Primary Education.

NOTE:

1: The onus for the submission of written evidence of experience / knowledge claimed
and equivalence of qualification and recognition of institution ( if applicable) from
the relevant authorities ( Higher Education Commission or Mauritius Qualifications
Authority) rests on the candidates. Applications will not be considered in case of
non- submission of written evidence/ knowledge of experience claimed and
Equivalence Certificate, as appropriate, by the closing date.

Candidates should enclose photocopies of their National Identity Card and

2: academic/ technical qualifications and proof of residential address.

Candidates may be required to submit a Character Certificate.

3:
Applicants are informed that they may be outposted to any Sub office of the Local
4: Authority, and also, with the approval of the appropriate authority, to any other
Local Authority where their services will be required.
DUTIES:

Public Infrastructure Department

1. To report any damage as well as repairs / improvement that need to be

carried out in respect of both building and equipment, particularly after
the passage of a cyclone or other natural disasters.

2. To be available at, control access to and take charge, control the use and
keep watch of the premises during business hours/ official functions.

3. To keep an occurrence book and make entries therein as appropriate.

4. To perform general Caretaker/ Attendant duties.

5. To keep watch on sites when and where necessary until the arrival of the
Security Guard.

6. To effect simple repairs and maintenance/ improvement of roads, bridges,

drains, canals, reservoirs, pipelines, public fountains, absorption pits,
fences and equipment, etc.

7. To deliver fuel and oil to vehicles.

8. To execute works in accordance with specifications or instructions related

to the preparation of the ground, the successive laying of stones and
crushed stone aggregates and the application of bitumen ( cold/ hot)
process for the maintenance, improvement or construction of roads,
drains, bridges, etc.

9. To load all materials required on dumpers or any appropriate vehicle from

stock on site or off site and to unload those materials at locations as may
be required.

10. To execute any works connected with the marking and maintenance of
roads and other surfaces such as digging, tripping leveling, cleaning,
tarring, etc.

11. To mark sports, grounds and pitches, including tracks and to move posts.

12. To remove obstructing materials on roads, streets, highways, etc as and

when required.

13. To remove all obstructive matters in discharge pipes, manholes and traps.

14. To perform other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or
related to the delivery of the output and results expected from incumbents
in the roles ascribed to them according to their posting.
NOTE: Handy Worker ( Special Class) may be required to work at staggered
hours/ on a roster basis, on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
without extra remuneration.

Welfare Department

1. To be responsible for the :

i) opening and closing of premises and for the collection, safekeeping

and return of keys;

ii) cleaning, care and general maintenance of premises, including

offices, stores, classrooms, toilets, bathrooms, yard, etc;

iii) opening and closing of public toilets as well as toilets within the
Council’ s premises at the stipulated time and for their thorough
cleansing and disinfection;
iv) furniture, equipment, materials, kitchen utensils and other assets
where posted as well as for their cleaning care and general
maintenance;

v) custody, simple repairs and maintenance of all equipment,

including lawn mower, fuel pump, concrete mixer apparatus, kits
and accessories of the compressor.

2. To report any damage as well as repairs/ improvement that need to be

carried out in respect of both building and equipment, particularly after
the passage of a cyclone or other natural disasters.

3. To be available at, control access to and take charge, control the use and
keep watch of the premises during business hours/ official functions.

4. To keep an occurrence book and to make entries therein as appropriate.

5. To run official errands, including the despatch of correspondence, forms

and materials and the distribution of files and documents and answer to
calls.

6. To operate, manoeuvre and maintain the concrete mixer apparatus, lawn

mower and fuel pump apparatus.

7. To perform general Caretaker/ Attendant duties.

8. To closely control the theatre entrances, specially during rehearsals and

shows and assist in directing people to galleries ( lodges) as and when
required.

9. To be responsible for the custody of costumes and accessories as well as

artists personal belongings.
10. To prepare meals as per the menu laid down/ or as directed by the Nursery
Matron/ Assistant Nursery Matron and to help in the serving thereof.

11. To collect and remove all plates and dishes and to clean the kitchen,
equipment and utensils.

12. To wash, dry and iron bedclothes, linen, table clothes, nappies and clothes
for babies.
13. To collect all cloth/ clothing that has been left out to dry and to report
anything missing to the Nursery Matron/ Assistant Nursery Matron.

14. To report to the Nursery Matron/ Assistant Nursery Matron any case of
sickness that may be observed.

15. To clean bathrooms, chamber pots and flush toilets.

16. To control children playing outdoor games or engaged in leisure activities,

enforce the rules and regulations governing the use of the playground, see
to it that activities are carried out safely and in good order and report to
the Head of Department/ Police as appropriate any incident or misconduct
on the part of members of the public.

17. To mow and upkeep all parks, gardens, roundabouts, public open space s,
beaches, green spaces, stadium grounds, social hall grounds, children
playgrounds, sports grounds, etc.

18. To cut and trim hedges, vegetation and wastelands, lop branches and
spread fertilizers whenever necessary.

19. To perform other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or
related to the delivery of the output and results expected from incumbents
in the roles ascribed to them according to their posting.

NOTE: Handy Worker ( Special Class) may be required to work at

staggered hours/ on a roster basis, on Saturdays, Sundays and
Public Holidays without extra remuneration.
 APPENDIX III

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION

POST OF BURIAL GROUND ATTENDANT ( ROSTER)

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF GRAND PORT

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SALARY
The permanent and pensionable post carries salary in the scale of Rs 14475 x 250 - 15225
x 260 – 17825 x 275 – 18925 x 300 –19525 x 325 – 21475 x 375 – 22225 x 400 – 23425 x
525 - 23950 a month.

Appointment to the grade in a temporary capacity carries salary at the flat rate of
Rs 14,475 a month.

QUALIFICATIONS:

By selection from candidates residing within the boundaries of the

District Council of Grand Port”

NOTE:

1. Candidates should enclose photocopies of their National Identity Card and

academic/ technical qualifications, where applicable and proof of residential
address.

2. Candidates may be required to submit a Certificate of Character.

3. Candidates are informed that they may be outposted to any sub office of the
Local Authority, and also, with the approval of the appropriate autho rity, to any
other Local Authority where their services will be required.

DUTIES:

1. To perform digging and re-opening of graves daily according to specifications and

instructions of the Inspectorate Staff of the Cemetery as often and as many as
necessary.

2. To assist conducting of burials and back- fill graves.

3. To perform cleaning and weeding inside the cemetery and crematorium.

4. To attend work in emergency circumstances ( bad weather, etc.)
5. To be responsible for maintenance of tools and Equipment.
6. To perform such other cognate duties as may be assigned.

Note:

Burial Ground Attendants will be called upon to work on Sundays and

Public Holidays if necessary on a roster basis or on staggered hours.
 APPENDIX IV

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION

POST OF HANDY WORKER

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF GRAND PORT

SALARY:

The permanent and pensionable post carries salary in the scale of Rs 13745 x 230 – 13975
x 250 – 15225 x 260 – 17825 x 275 – 18925 x 300 – 19525 x 325 – 21475 x 375 – 22225 a
month.
Appointment to the grade in a temporary capacity carries salary at the flat rate of
Rs 13745 month.

QUALIFICATIONS:

By selection from candidates residing within the boundaries of the District Council of
Grand Port and who possess the Certificate of Primary Education”

Note: Possession of a goods vehicle license is desirable.

Note 1: The onus for the submission of written evidence of experience/ knowledge claimed
and equivalence of qualification and recognition of institution ( if applicable) from
the relevant authorities ( Higher Education Commission or Mauritius Qualifications
Authority) rests on the candidates. Applications will not be considered in case of
non- submission of written evidence of experience/ knowledge claimed and
Equivalence Certificate, as appropriate, by the closing date.

Candidates should enclose photocopies of their National Identity Card and

Note 2: academic/ technical qualifications and proof of residential address.

Candidates may be required to submit a Character Certificate.

Note 3:
Applicants are informed that they may be outposted to any Sub office of the Local
Note 4: Authority, and also, with the approval of the appropriate authority, to any other
Local Authority where their services will be required.
DUTIES:

1. To clean, disinfect and maintain offices, cloakrooms, toilets, drains, gutters, parks,
gardens, promenades, social halls, yards, playgrounds, children’ s playgrounds,
nurseries, public places, garages, stores, etc and nearby surroundings in a healthy
condition.

2. To clean and carry out simple maintenance of machines, vehicles and equipment
and to report any defect or irregularity.

3. To be responsible to the Officer- in-Charge for the keeping of furniture, books, tools
and sundry items found in social halls and to be in attendance at
premises/ workshops during office hours including during normal lunch break.

4. To be in charge of the children’ s playground during opening hours and ensure that
rules and regulation governing the children’ s playground, including indoor games
and leisure activities are adhered to.

5. To open/ close gates and premises at the stipulated time, control entry traffic and
be responsible for the safe- keeping of keys.

6. To report on damages and repairs that need to be carried out to the premises.

7. To handle, carry, pack, load and unload, including from lorries and other vehicles,
place and arrange materials and other store items on shelves and to maintain
them clean and in order and to also exercise great care when handling fragile and
perishable goods.

8. To assist the Driver in the proper manoeuvring of his vehicle and in the
transportation of goods and materials.

9. To perform regular washing, cleaning and other ancillary works associated with
day-to-day running of vehicles and to hook and unhook metal basket on shelf
loader.

10. To accompany lorries and assist in case of breakdown including removal and
mounting of tyres.

11. To assist in the erection of tubular frames, structures and moving any Council
property whenever required.

12. To run official errands, including the dispatch of correspondence, forms and
materials and answer to telephone calls.

13. To operate a lawn mower in accordance with the prescribed safety measures.

14. To destroy and dispose of pest and waste.

15. To do weeding and planting work.

16. To remove and clear obstructive matters in discharge pipes, manhole and traps.

17. To read meters and gauges.

18. To undertake the mixing and grading of materials.

19. To attend to visitors.

20. 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 Handy Workers in
the roles ascribed to them according to their postings.

NOTE: Handy Workers may be required to work on a roster basis or

during staggered hours without payment of any extra
remuneration.
 APPENDIX V

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION

POST OF GENERAL WORKER

DISTRICT COUNCIL OF GRAND PORT

SALARY:

The permanent and pensionable post carries salary in the scale of Rs 10250 x 175 – 10775
x 200 – 11775 x 205 – 12595 x 230 – 13975 x 250 – 15225 x 260 – 17825 x 275 – 18925 x
300 – 19525 x 325 – 21150 a month.

Appointment to the grade in a temporary capacity carries salary at the flat rate of
Rs 10,250 a month.

QUALIFICATIONS:

By selection from candidates residing within the boundaries of the District Council of
Grand Port.

NOTE:

1: Candidates should enclose photocopies of their National Identity Card and

academic/ technical qualifications, where applicable and proof of residential
address.

2: Candidates may be required to submit a Character Certificate.

3: Applicants are informed that they may be outposted to any Sub office of the Local
Authority, and also, with the approval of the appropriate authority, to any other
Local Authority where their services will be required.

DUTIES:

1. To sweep and weed parks, gardens, promenade, council premises, social halls,
children’ s playground, nurseries, traffic islands streets, public places, public
squares, commercial centres etc. within the local authority.

2. To carry out any excavation work required in connection with any building,
drainage work or any other work carried out by the Council ( including removing,
loading and carting away of excavated material).

3. To remove any material on roadsides, including loading and carting away.

4. To clear any Council land of shrubs, stones and other debris, including leveling of
same.
5. To assist in fixing decoration materials on Council properties and other public
roads whenever necessary.
6. To assist in the creation of tubular frames, structures, whenever required.

7. To assist in the loading and unloading of Council’ s vehicles whenever required.

8. To assist in moving any Council property whenever required.

9. To be responsible for opening and closing of social halls when required.

10. To clean halls and offices and municipal building including toilets ( whenever
required), landings, staircases, walls, venetian blinds, window panes, wash basin,
corridors, etc.

11. To do cleaning, weeding, watering and planting of grass and assist gardeners in
their general duties.

12. To be responsible to the officer in charge for the keeping of furniture, books, tools,
sundry goods found in the social hall and premises.

13. To load trailers or fill pits designed to collect gardens’ refuse, dried leaves or
mowed grass.

14. To run official errands and answer calls.

15. To report damages and repairs that need to be carried out in the sub- hall.

16. To perform such other cognate duties as may be assigned.