Traineeship Program 2020

Background

The Tourism Authority is a corporate body set up by the Tourism Authority Act 2006. The Authority has inter-alia the responsibility to:

• License, regulate and supervise tourist enterprises;
• Register, license and regulate the use of pleasure crafts;
• License and supervise the activities of canvassers and skippers;
• Manage and develop tourist sites; and
• Establish standards, guidelines and codes of practice in relation to the carrying on or running of a tourist enterprise, the operation of pleasure crafts, and the activities of a skipper.

Traineeship Scheme

 The Tourism Authority has set up a traineeship scheme for young graduates, diploma and HSC holders.

The main objectives of the scheme are to:

•  Offer training opportunities to unemployed school leavers (HSC), diploma holders and young graduates.
• Expose the young adults to the challenges of the tourism sector.
• Provide a substantive learning experience that serves as a basis for young unemployed adults to explore their career options and develop professional skills.
• Offer an opportunity for young people to get some work experience.
• Enable young people to contribute their knowledge to the organization.

Duration of Traineeship

3- 12 months

Basic Requirements

The Scheme is open to HSC, diploma and degree holder 

Core Competencies required

• Result Oriented
• Ability to integrate in teams
• Learning and knowledge sharing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French
• Computer literate

Age Limit

Candidates should be aged between 18 to 30 years.

Stipend

The selected candidate will be paid an all-inclusive monthly stipend of:

Rs. 6,000 per month for HSC/GCE Advanced Level Rs. 7,000 per month for diploma holders Rs. 10,000 per month for graduates

 

NOTE: Trainees enlisted in this scheme will not have any claim to permanent appointment for any posts at the Tourism Authority. The traineeship scheme is also opened to unemployed persons with disabilities who are registered with the Training and Employment of Disabled Persons Board

 

Mode of Application

Candidates should send a motivation letter along with a curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates, testimonials and a copy of their National Identity Card to The Director, Tourism Authority, 2nd floor, Victoria House, Corner St. Louis and Barracks Streets, Port Louis in an envelope marked on the top left hand side (Application for training) or by email: tourism.authority@intnet.mu

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Tourism Authority

Level 2, Victoria House

Corner St. Louis & Barracks Streets

PORT LOUIS

Tel: 203 1000

Fax: 213 1738

Email: tourism.authority@intnet.mu

Website: www.tourismauthority.mu