Temporary Word Processing Operator (General Purpose, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil)

About the role

The Mahatma Gandhi Institute is inviting applications for temporary employment as Word Processing Operator in three fields: General Purpose, Hindi, Marathi and Tamil. The posts are based in Moka and Ilot, Mauritius, and are open to suitably qualified candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Type and collate official documents or scripts in the relevant language.
• Perform simple clerical duties when needed to handle correspondence quickly.
• Carry out word processing and simple computer/data processing work.
• Operate telefax and e-mail services.
• Replace confidential secretaries when required.
• Perform other duties related to the main duties and the expected results of the role.

Required profile

• Cambridge School Certificate with credit in English Language and French at not more than two sittings, or passes in at least five subjects at GCSE Ordinary Level with at least Grade C in English and French, or an equivalent qualification accepted by the MGI and RTI Council.
• Candidates without a credit in English at Cambridge School Certificate are also considered if they have passes in at least two Principal Level subjects, one Subsidiary Level subject and the General paper at Cambridge Higher School Certificate.
• A certificate in typewriting at least 25 words per minute in the relevant language, or proof of efficient typing at that speed.
• A certificate in word or data processing, or proof of ability to operate a computer and use word processing and data processing packages.
• Age limit: candidates should not have reached their 45th birthday by the closing date, unless employed in government service or parastatal organisations.

Required skills

• Typewriting at 25 words per minute in English, Hindi, Marathi or Tamil.
• Word processing and data processing.

Salary is a flat amount of Rs 23,617 per month plus salary compensations at approved rates. Applications are made on the prescribed form, with supporting certificates and a certificate of character, and must reach the institute by 3.30 p.m. on 26 March 2026.