LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION
PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT NO 4 OF 2024
VACANCY FOR THE POST OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Details of this advertisement are also available at http://lgsc.govmu.org/
http:// lgsc.govmu.org)

Applications are invited from qualified candidates who wish to be considered forappointment as Planning and Development Assistant in the Local Government Service.
The permanent and pensionable post carries salary in the scale of Rs 17305 x 260 – 17825x 275 – 18925 x 300 – 19525 x 325 – 21475 x 375 – 22225 x 400 – 23425 x 525 – 26050 x
675 – 27400 x 825 – 35650 x 900 – 36550 a month.
Appointment to the grade in a temporary capacity carries salary at the flat rate ofRs 17305 a month.

II.

AGE LIMIT:
Candidates should have reached their 18th birthday and unless already in theLocal Government Service/ Public Service/ Approved Service, should not havereached their 45th birthday by the closing date for the submission of applications.

III.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A. A Cambridge Higher School Certificate with passes at Principal Level in at least
two subjects including Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing or Design andTechnology ( Communication) or Design and Technology obtained on onecertificate
OrPasses in at least two subjects including Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing
or Design and Technology ( Communication) or Design and Technology
obtained on one certificate at the General Certificate of Education ‘ AdvancedLevel”
OrAn equivalent qualification
Commission.
B.

acceptable to the Local Government

Candidates should be computer literate.

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IV.

1.

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

2.

Candidates should enclose photocopies of their Natio nal Identity Card andacademic/ technical/ professional qualifications.

3.

Candidates may be requested to submit a character certificate.

4.

Candidates are informed that they may be outp osted to any Sub Office of aLocal Authority, and also, with the approval of the appropriate authority, toany Local Authority where their services will be required.

DUTIES:
1. To be responsible to the Head, Land Use and Planning Department in organising
the registration, classification and processing of the application for Building andLand Use Permit and related matters.
2. To assist the Planning and Development
Development Officer in their day to day duties.

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3. To assist in the completion and preparation of the annual report and statistics ofthe Land Use and Planning Department.
4. To report immediately on all cases where action is required in compliance withrelevant laws and regulations.
5. To advise applicants as regards compliance with relevant guidelines, laws andregulations when submitting applications.
6. To assist in the prompt investigation into complaints from members of thepublic.
7. To compile information and assist in the preparation of court cases.
8. To use ICT in the performance of his/ her duties.
9. To perform such duties directly related to the main duties listed above or related
to the delivery of the output and results expected from Planning andDevelopment Assistants in the roles ascribed to them according to theirpostings.

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MODE OF APPLICATION:i)

Qualified candidates should submit their applications on LGSC Form 7awhich may be obtained from the office of the Local Government ServiceCommission, Louis Pasteur Street, Forest Side and from any Local
Authority.
NOTE:

Details of this advertisement as well as the application form ( LGSCForm 7a) are also available on the website of the Local
Government Service Commission at the following address:
http:// lgsc.govmu.org.

ii)

Candidates already in the local government service should submit theirapplications in duplicate, the original should be sent directly to theSecretary 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 INSTRUCTIONSTO CANDIDATES” before filling in the application form.

iv)

The envelope should be clearly marked on the top left-hand corner asfollows: Post of Planning and Development Assistant Local Government Service”

VI.

CLOSING DATE:
Applications should reach the Secretary, Local Government Service Commission,
Louis Pasteur Street, Forest Side not later than 15 00 hours on Thursday
29 February 2024.

IMPORTANTi)

Qualifications and equivalence of qualifications and recognition ofinstitution obtained after the closing date will not be accepted. Only
qualified persons should apply.

ii)

Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate filling of the application form maycause the elimination of candidates from the competition.

iii)

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

iv)

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

v)

The Commission reserves the right:a)

not to make any appointment following this advertisement; andb)

to convene only the best qualified candidates for interview.

Local Government Service Commission
Louis Pasteur Street
FOREST SIDE
Date: 16 February 2024