Temporary Electrician

About the role

The Mahatma Gandhi Institute is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for a temporary position as Electrician. The post is based in Moka and involves electrical work within the institute's facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Perform duties normally devolving on an electrician, including functioning, maintenance, repairs, installation and replacement of electrical fittings
• Operate the lighting system of the Auditorium
• Assist in the operation of the air conditioning plant
• Carry out other duties directly related to the main duties or to the results expected from the role, depending on the posting

Required profile

• Certificate of Proficiency (CPE) plus 5 years of experience as an electrician
• A certificate in Electronics or Part 1 of the City & Guilds (London) Certificate is an advantage
• Candidates not in government service or parastatal organisations should not have reached their 45th birthday by the closing date

Required skills

• Electrical fitting, maintenance, repair and installation
• Operation of lighting systems and air conditioning plant

What we offer

• Salary of Rs24,545 per month plus salary compensations at approved rates

Applications are made on the prescribed form, available at the reception counters of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Moka or the Rabindranath Tagore Institute in Ilot, Pamplemousses, or online through the institute's website. Supporting documents (birth, marriage, academic and professional certificates, certificate of character) must be submitted by 3.30 p.m. on Monday 2 March 2026, with written evidence of qualifications and experience. The institute reserves the right to interview only the best qualified candidates and not to fill the vacancy.