COMMUNIQUE

MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES

Training Scheme for Pre – Registration Trainee Engineers
Applications are invited from qualified candidates who wish to undergo/complete training in the
Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities with a view to obtaining registration as Engineer.

I Allowance: Rs 24,750 x 775 – 26,300

II Qualifications: Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic

Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering which is recognised
by the Council of Registered Professional Engineers of Mauritius as qualifying for
registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Mauritius under Section 13
of the Registered Professional Engineers Council Act No. 49 of 1965, and as
subsequently amended.

III Training: 1. Trainee Engineers will be required to undergo and complete a period of
training of a least two years and not exceeding three years.

2. During the training period, Trainee Engineers will work under the direct
responsibility and supervision of Engineers of the Ministry or any
organisation falling under the aegis of the Ministry and will not be allowed
to decide or advise or report on, design or approve the designs of any
engineering project.

Note: (i) Successful completion of the training will not give the trainee any claim for
permanent appointment as Engineer in the Ministry or elsewhere in the
Public Service.

(ii) If the Trainee wishes to join the Public service, he will have to compete in
the usual way with other candidates applying for posts advertised by the
Public Service Commission provided he possesses the prescribed
qualifications.

(iii) The enlistment as Pre-Registration Trainee Engineer will be terminated on

successful completion of the two-year training course. Trainees who do
not complete their training successfully during the prescribed period may
be allowed to continue their training for a further period of up to six
months.

A last and final period of grace not exceeding six months may still
exceptionally be allowed to Trainees to finalise their registration, but
during this extended and exceptional grace period.

No allowance will be paid to the trainees for any period of extension

exceeding two years.

IV. For application forms and other details, interested candidates should call in person at the Human
Resource Section of the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities, Level 2, SICOM Tower, Ebene. They may
also call on 405 6700 for any information/clarification.

V. The closing date for submission of applications is 11 January 2018.

Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities

Level 2, SICOM Tower,
Date: 22 December 2017 Ebene.