VACANCY
RECEPTIONIST
(MIC/R/08/23)
30 August 2023
The MIC invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the above-mentioned position.
Required Minimum Qualification and Experience
- Cambridge Higher School Certificate; and
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies or any relevant field acceptable by the MIC.
- At least 3 years’ work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative, or similar role and Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Key Responsibilities
- To greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the MIC premises.
- To direct visitors to the appropriate person and office.
- To answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls.
- To ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material.
- To provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
- To receive, sort, and distribute daily mail/deliveries.
- To organise and coordinate meetings, conferences, travel arrangements.
- To liaise with stakeholders & schedule meetings (follow up by mail/phone).
- To perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, and faxing.
- To perform such related duties as may be assigned.
Competencies and Behavioural Skills
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken
- Be proactive and committed to continuous learning
- Have a positive attitude towards work
- Be computer literate
- Customer service skills.
- Courteous and Pleasant Personality.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good time management.
TERMS AND REMUNERATION
The position will be on the permanent and pensionable establishment of the MIC, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probationary period of one (1) year.
An attractive salary package will be offered to the right candidate(s).
Only the best qualified and experienced candidates will be called for interview.
MIC reserves the right not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidates.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applications, along with curriculum vitae, motivation letter and all supporting documents for the post (National Identity Card, academic and certified professional certificates, evidence of working experience) shall be submitted:
OR
- in a sealed envelope, along with copies of the above-mentioned documents, together with the job reference clearly marked on the top left hand corner of the envelope, addressed to:
The Mauritius Investment Corporation Ltd
Level 4, The Docks 2,
United Docks Business Park
Caudan, Port Louis.
The deadline for the submission of applications is Thursday 07 September, 2023.
NOTE FOR APPLICANTS
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate applications may cause an applicant’s elimination. It is an offence to give information which is false or to conceal any relevant information. This will lead to an application being rejected or, if a candidate has already been appointed, to the termination of his/her appointment.
- Only the best qualified candidates will be called for interview and they may be required to undergo any selection process, which may be applicable for the position.
- Recruitment by the MIC is made solely on the basis of qualifications and merit. Recruitment is not made against reward of any kind. Applicants must therefore guard themselves against any person who promises employment against reward, financial or otherwise, and report the case immediately to the nearest Police Station.
- Any person who directly or indirectly by himself or by other person and in any manner, influences or attempts to influence any decision of the interview panel or that of the MIC or its Board shall commit an offence and shall be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process and may be liable to criminal prosecution.
- The Institution reserves the right not to make any appointment following this advertisement without any obligation to give any reason to the candidate(s) of the grounds of its actions.
30 August 2023