LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION CIRCULAR NOTE NO. 44 OF 2024
VACANCIES FOR THE POST OF WELDER
IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE(Details of this advertisement are also available at http://lgsc.govmu.org)
Applications are invited from among qualified serving Tradesman’s Assistant of theLocal Government Service who wish to be considered for appointment as Welder in theLocal Government Service.
The permanent and pensionable post carries salary in the scale of Rs 15745 x 260 – 17825
x 275 – 18925 x 300 – 19525 x 325 – 21475 x 375 – 22225 x 400 – 23425 x 525 – 26050
x 675 – 27400 x 825 - 28225 a month.
Appointment to the grade in a temporary capacity carries salary at the flat rate ofRs 15745 a month.
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QUALIFICATIONS
By selection from among Tradesman’s Assistants in the Local Government
Service possessing the trade test in welding or hold a certificate in welding froma recognized institution, acceptable to the Local Government ServiceCommission.
Note: Candidates should show proof of all experience claimed.
NOTE:
1:

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

2:

Candidates should enclose photocopies of their National Identity Card andacademic/technical qualifications.

3:

Candidates are informed that they may be outposted to any sub office of theLocal Authority, and also, with the approval of the appropriate authority,
to any other Local Authority where their services will be required.

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DUTIES1.

To carry out the necessary measurements and calculations of the trade.

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To use and keep in good condition the tools in general use in the trade.

3.

To work from simple drawings or sketches.

4.

To carry out in an efficient manner all forms of welding in all thickness ofmaterial.

5.

To make sound welds in down-hand, oblique, vertical and up hand
positions.

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To do accurate outside and inside welds between plates and between
angle irons.

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To ensure good safety conditions while on duty.

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Other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or related tothe delivery of the output and results expected from incumbents in theroles ascribed to them according to their postings.

MODE OF APPLICATION(i)

Qualified candidates should submit their applications on LGSC Form 7awhich may be obtained either from the Office of the Local Government
Service Commission, Louis Pasteur Street, Forest Side or from any Local
Authority.
Note:

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

Candidates should submit their applications in duplicate, the original
should be sent directly to the Secretary of the Local Government ServiceCommission 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:“Post of Welder
Local Government Service”

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CLOSING DATE
Applications should reach the Secretary, Local Government Service Commission,
Louis Pasteur Street, Forest Side not later than 15 00 hours on Monday
03 June 2024.

IMPORTANT(i)

Qualifications/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
the Secretary of the Commission in time lies solely on applicants.
(v)

The Commission reserves the right:(a)

not to make any appointment following this advertisement; and(b)to convene only the best qualified candidates for interview.
Local Government Service Commission
Louis Pasteur Street
FOREST SIDE

Date: 21 May 2024