Applications are invited from qualified candidates who wish to be considered for appointment in the post of Clerk/Word Processing Operator at the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI).

Appointment to the post will be initially on a temporary basis for a period of one year. Subject to satisfactory service, candidates may be offered substantive appointment.

I. AGE LIMIT
Candidates unless already employed in the public service or in parastatal organisations should not have reached their 40th birthday by the closing date for the submission of applications

II. QUALIFICATIONS
A.   (i) Cambridge School Certificate with credit in at least five subjects including English Language, French and Mathematics obtained on one certificate or
      (ii) Passes not below Grade C in at least five subjects including English Language, French and Mathematics obtained on one certificate at the General Certificate of Education “Ordinary Level” provided that passes have been obtained either (a) in five subjects including English Language with at least Grade C in any two subjects or (b) in six subjects including English Language with at least Grade C in any one subject
Or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the FAREI Board

Note 1

Candidates not possessing a credit in English Language at the Cambridge School Certificate will also be considered provided they possess passes in at least two subjects at “Principal Level” and one subject at “Subsidiary Level” as well as the General Paper obtained on one certificate at the Cambridge Higher School Certificate Examinations.

B. A Cambridge Higher School Certificate or Passes in at least two subjects obtained on one certificate at the General Certificate of Education “Advanced Level”

Or An equivalent qualification acceptable to the FAREI Board.
Qualification at A above should have been obtained prior to qualification at B above.

C. (i) A Certificate in Word Processing/Data Processing from a recognised institution; and
(ii) A Certificate in keyboarding or typewriting with a speed of at least 25 words per minute.

NOTE 1
In the absence of candidates possessing a Certificate in Word Processing/Data Processing, consideration will be given to candidates, provided they can operate a computer and make use of Word Processing and Data Processing Packages. They will be required to undergo a test arranged by FAREI.

NOTE 2
In the absence of candidates possessing a Certificate in Keyboarding/Typewriting, consideration will be given to candidates, provided they can type/operate a keyboard efficiently at a speed of at least 25 words a minute. They will be required to undergo a test as arranged by FAREI.

Candidates should –
(a) possess good communication skills;
(b) have a positive attitude towards work; and
(c) are computer literate.
Candidates should produce written evidence of knowledge claimed.

III. SALARY
The temporary appointment will carry flat salary at the rate of Rs14,050 a month.
The permanent and pensionable post carries salary in scale: 14,050 x 275 – 15,150 x 300 – 15,750 x 325 – 17770 x 375 -19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23,200 x 775 – 30,175

IV. LIST OF DUTIES
1. To perform duties of a clerical nature such as:-
    (a) the preparation, scrutiny and processing of straightforward documents, records;
    (b) the preparation of simple documents subject to check;
    (c) registry work;
    (d) arithmetical work;
    (e) simple finance, establishment and stores work under supervision; and
    (f) the drafting of replies to simple correspondence
    (g) Data entry and updating of information in a computer system, as and when required.
2. To type, collate and edit official documents and reports.
3. To perform word processing and data processing work and to operate e-mail services.
4. To operate modern office equipment such as telefax machine and electronic photocopying machine
5. To deal with members of the public, as and when required.
6. To keep records regarding documents, books, magazines of the organisation and to assist users by providing relevant information whenever required.
7. To use ICT in the performance of his duties.
8. 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 Clerk/Word Processing Operator in the roles ascribed to him.

V. MODE OF APPLICATION

Qualified candidates are kindly requested to call during working hours at the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute, Head Office, Reduit to collect the application form or to download the application form from the website of FAREI (farei.mu).
Instructions to candidates are:
1. Only application made on the prescribed form will be accepted.
2. Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate filling of the form will lead to disqualification and elimination of the candidate.
3. Applicant should possess all certificates/qualifications at time of application.
4. Copy of certificates and Identity Card must be attached to the application form.
5. Documentary evidence will have to be submitted for experience claimed & should be attached at the time of application.
6. The onus for the submission of equivalence of qualification (if applicable) from the relevant authorities (Tertiary Education Commission or Mauritius Qualifications Authority) rests on the candidates. Applications will not be considered failing the non-submission of Equivalence Certificate, as appropriate, by the closing date.
7. The post applied for should be clearly marked on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
8. Application received after closing date will not be accepted.

Note: FAREI reserves the right
(i) to convene only the best qualified candidates for interview.
(ii) not to fill any vacancy.

VI. CLOSING DATE
The duly completed application form should reach the Ag Chief Executive Officer, FAREI, Head Office, Reduit, not later than 3.00 p.m. on 06 October 2021.

Date: 16 September 2021