PRB 2016 - VOLUME 2 (PART1)

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Housing and Lands on development control applications; and provide advice/assistance to any person on land use planning and development.16.8 Professional town planners are represented by the Town and Country Planning Officer cadre at the Planning Division. The professional cadre is supported by officers of the Technical Design Officer and Development Control Officer Cadres.16.9 Representations from the Planning Division were mainly on restyling of certain grades, continuous professional development, creation of additional posts/levels, issue of protective equipment, and abolition of the grade of Trainee Development Control Officer. The Unions and Management were apprised on issues which the Bureau could address and others which could not be considered as they fall outside the established framework.Trainee Development Control Officer16.10 Both Union and Management have expressed their views regarding abolition of the grade of Trainee Development Control Officer. In fact, the scheme of service for the grade of Development Control Officer has already been amended such that appointment to the grade is made by selection from among candidates possessing a Diploma in Town and Country Planning. Since the Development Control Officers are recruited from outside candidates, the grade of Trainee Development Control Officer is no more warranted.Recommendation 216.11 We recommend that the grade of Trainee Development Control Officer be abolished.Survey Division16.12 At the Ministry of Housing and Lands, the Survey Division is responsible for the maintenance of state lands and, therefore, has a major role in the maintenance and upgrading of the digital cadastre. In line with major developments occurring within territorial waters of Mauritius and with the increasing need for hydrographic survey, a Hydrographic Unit has been set up within the Survey Division. During consultative meetings with Unions and Management, the Bureau was informed that the surveying profession is being enhanced to meet standards set by the Cadastral Survey Act 2011 followed by enactment of the Professional Land Surveyor’s Council Act.16.13 The Surveyor cadre is supported by officers of the Cartographer and Survey Technician cadres.16.14 Most requests submitted by both Unions and Management were common and related to enhancement of the duty exemption scheme, upgrading of qualification requirements, restyling of certain grades, allowance for working in difficult marine environment and reinstatement of the grade of Principal Survey Technician. After scrutiny of the representations, we are addressing the specific issues by making appropriate recommendations.Pay Review 2016 ~192~

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Housing and LandsAllowance for Hydrographic Surveys16.15 Representations have been received from Unions for the payment of an allowance to officers in the Survey Division who are required to continuously monitor and handle data sets for hydrographic surveys in difficult marine environment. The seaborne surveys are normally undertaken on a weekly basis for a period of six months. Management has supported this request. The Bureau considers that in view of the demanding working conditions, the officers concerned should be compensated by an allowance.Recommendation 316.16 We recommend that officers of the Survey Division who are required to perform duties in respect of Hydrographic Surveys be paid an allowance of Rs 780 a day.Training Scheme in Land Surveying16.17 Diploma holders and graduates are paid a monthly fee for undergoing training under the direct supervision of a Surveyor to obtain the Land Surveyor’s Commission. We are revising the quantum of the fee.Recommendation 416.18 We recommend that the fee payable for undergoing training in Land Surveying be revised as follows: From To Diplomates Rs 16875 monthly Rs 18825 monthly Graduates Rs 22175 monthly Rs 23975 monthlyScheme of Service – Principal Cartographer16.19 In the 2013 PRB Report, the grades of Cartographer and Senior Cartographer were merged and restyled Cartographer/Senior Cartographer. The grade of Senior Cartographer (Personal to officers in post as at 31.12.12) was then created by the EOAC 2013 Report without any provision of promotion to the upper level in the hierarchy. We are making the necessary recommendation to address this issue.Recommendation 516.20 We recommend that, in future, appointment to the grade of Principal Cartographer should be made by promotion, on the basis of experience and merit, of officers in the grade of Senior Cartographer (Personal to officers in post as at 31.12.12) reckoning at least three years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grade. ~193~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Housing and Lands16.21 We further recommend that on complete phasing out of the grade of Senior Cartographer (Personal to officers in post as at 31.12.12), appointment to the grade of Principal Cartographer should thereafter be made by promotion, on the basis of experience and merit, of officers in the grade of Cartographer/Senior Cartographer reckoning an aggregate of six years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grades of Cartographer and Cartographer/Senior Cartographer.Principal Survey Technician16.22 With the general trend towards delayering and flatter structures, the grade of Principal Surveying and Mapping Assistant was made evanescent in the 2008 PRB Report. In the context of this review, Unions have requested to re-establish this grade. Management has also supported this request of the Unions, to which we are also agreeable, in order to ensure effective coordination and supervision of officers in the cadre.Recommendation 616.23 We recommend that the grade of Principal Surveying and Mapping Assistant be reinstated on the establishment of the Ministry of Housing and Lands and be restyled Principal Survey Technician.Plan Printing Operator16.24 At present, the qualification requirements of the grade of Plan Printing Operator are a School Certificate with passes in at least five subjects and a National Trade Certificate (Level 3) in Printing or a National Certificate (Level 3) in Print Finishing or an equivalent relevant qualification.16.25 The Bureau has been apprised that in certain Ministries, the duties of Plan Printing Operators have evolved and become more complex, depending upon the type of technologies used. However, at other places, the mode of operation has remained the same. We have also been informed that knowledge in Autocad is essential in view of coping with the evolution in the duties.16.26 Given that this situation is not prevalent in all the organisations where the grade of Plan Printing Operator exists, we believe that it would be more appropriate to compensate incumbents who possess a Certificate in Autocad. We are recommending along these lines.Recommendation 716.27 We recommend that Plan Printing Operators possessing a Certificate in Autocad or a relevant equivalent qualification should proceed beyond the top salary of their grade in the master salary scale by one increment provided they: (i) have drawn the top salary for a year;Pay Review 2016 ~194~

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Housing and Lands(ii) have been efficient and effective in their performance during the preceding year; and(iii) are not under report.Health Surveillance16.28 The Bureau has been informed that Plan Printing Operators are constantly exposed to substances emanating from the printing machines which are hazardous to health. In this context, we are recommending for Health Surveillance for incumbents.Recommendation 816.29 We recommend that Management should make necessary arrangements with the Health Authorities to enable Plan Printing Operators to undergo regular medical/health checkup free of charge. VICE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND LANDS SALARY SCHEDULESalary Code Salary Scale and Grade02 000 106 Rs 122000 Permanent Secretary26 000 102 Rs 110000 Chief Technical Officer24 022 051 Rs 12750 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 Driver24 016 043 Rs 11200 x 250 – 11450 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19200 Stores Attendant24 001 038 Rs 7800 x 200 – 8000 x 205 – 8820 x 230 – 10200 x 250 – 11450 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17375 General Worker ~195~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Housing and LandsSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade26 094 096 HOUSING DIVISION Rs 83000 x 3000 – 89000 Chief Housing Development Officer26 075 089 Rs 46900 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 70450 Principal Housing Development Officer26 059 081 Rs 29400 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 56450 Housing Development Officer26 053 058 Rs 24750 x 775 – 28625 Housing Development Cadet08 034 069 Rs 16075 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 38350 Assistant Housing Officer08 038 063 Rs 17375 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 Executive Assistant (Housing)08 026 060 Rs 13790 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 30175 Housing Clerk23 034 066 Rs 16075 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 35275 Social Facilitator24 019 045 Rs 11970 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 20050 Housing AttendantPay Review 2016 ~196~

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Housing and LandsSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade PLANNING DIVISION26 096 098 Rs 89000 x 3000 – 95000 Chief Town and Country Planning Officer26 085 095 Rs 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 74350 x 2825 – 80000 x 3000 – 86000 Deputy Chief Town and Country Planning Officer26 075 089 Rs 46900 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 70450 Principal Town and Country Planning Officer26 069 085 Rs 38350 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 Senior Town and Country Planning Officer26 059 081 Rs 29400 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 56450 Town and Country Planning Officer26 067 083 Rs 36200 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 59700 Chief Technical Design Officer26 061 077 Rs 30950 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 Principal Technical Design Officer26 056 072 Rs 27075 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 42325 Senior Technical Design Officer26 038 066 Rs 17375 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 35275 Technical Design Officer26 028 030 Rs 14325 x 275 – 14875 Trainee Technical Design Officer ~197~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Housing and LandsSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade 26 061 076 Rs 30950 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 48425 Senior Development Control Officer26 044 072 Rs 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 42325 Development Control Officer26 051 069 Rs 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 38350 Senior Planning Assistant (Personal)26 096 098 SURVEY DIVISION Rs 89000 x 3000 – 95000 Chief Surveyor26 085 095 Rs 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 74350 x 2825 – 80000 x 3000 – 86000 Deputy Chief Surveyor26 075 089 Rs 46900 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 70450 Principal Surveyor26 069 085 Rs 38350 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 Senior Surveyor26 055 081 Rs 26300 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 56450 Surveyor26 058 074 Rs 28625 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 45375 Principal Survey Technician26 052 069 Rs 23975 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 38350 Senior Survey TechnicianPay Review 2016 ~198~

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Housing and LandsSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade 26 029 062 Rs 14600 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 31725 Survey Technician26 028 031 Rs 14325 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15150 Trainee Surveyor26 069 087 Rs 38350 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 x 1850 – 66650 Chief Cartographer26 063 080 Rs 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 54825 Principal Cartographer26 058 074 Rs 28625 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 45375 Senior Cartographer (Personal to officers in post as at 31.12.12)26 040 074 Rs 18075 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 45375 Cartographer/Senior Cartographer26 028 030 Rs 14325 x 275 – 14875 Trainee Cartographer26 023 061 Rs 13010 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 30950 Plans and Records Officer (Personal)08 054 081 Rs 25525 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 56450 Secretary, Morcellement Board24 037 058 Rs 17050 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 28625 Head, Survey Field Worker ~199~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Housing and LandsSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade 16 025 062 Rs 13530 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 25525 QB 26300 x 775 – 31725 Machine Minder/Senior Machine Minder (Bindery) (Roster)16 023 057 Rs 13010 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 28750 Plan Printing Operator24 018 051 Rs 11710 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 Survey Field Worker/Senior Survey Field Worker08 056 082 NATIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Rs 27075 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 58075 Secretary, National Planning and Development Commission **********Pay Review 2016 ~200~

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities 17. VICE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES17.1 The Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities has the responsibility to formulate policies and to craft strategies for the energy, water and waste water sectors and the establishment of a responsive legal framework for the development of these sectors. It has under its jurisdiction several departments namely, the Water Resources Unit, the Energy Efficiency Management Office and the Radiation Protection Authority as well as other Parastatal bodies, namely: the Central Water Authority, the Central Electricity Board, and the Wastewater Management Authority.17.2 The Technical Unit of the Ministry ensures that policy formulation, strategy and project development are done on the basis of sound planning for better serving the interest of the general public.17.3 Over the years, the mandate of the Ministry has expanded with the development of renewable energy and the implementation of the National Sewerage Master Plan as well as the duties entrusted to the Technical Unit as an enforcing agency for effluents under the Environment Protection Act. Numerous new challenges have cropped up in the energy sector in terms of the shift from conventional sources of energy to renewable sources of energy and the need to encourage energy efficiency.17.4 At present, the Ministry is mainly accountable for the implementation of major capital projects to be in line with Government Vision 2030 to meet the target of the energy security and a cleaner and safe environment.17.5 With a view to meeting these challenges, it is considered essential and desirable that the concepts of Integrated Water Resource Management and Total Water Management be fully developed and implemented in the water sector.17.6 At present, the Permanent Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Ministry on the administrative side and he/she is supported by officers in the grades of Deputy Permanent Secretary and Assistant Permanent Secretary. On the technical side, the Director General (Public Utilities) is responsible for the operational requirements of the Ministry. He is assisted by the Director, Technical Services (Public Utilities) and a team of professionals.17.7 In the context of the present review exercise, we are maintaining the structure of the several departments operating under the Ministry due to lack of information which were requested by the Bureau. However, we are restyling a few grades to better reflect the nature of duties and level of responsibilities devolving upon the incumbents respectively. ~201~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities TECHNICAL UNIT17.8 The main task of the Technical Unit has evolved over the years from policy formulation, strategy and project development to an enforcing agency for effluents under the Environment Protection Act.17.9 At present, the Director General (Public Utilities) is the technical head of the Ministry responsible for the effective and efficient management of the technical sections of the Ministry. The Director, Technical Services (Public Utilities) is assisted by a Deputy Director and officers from the engineering field.17.10 Unions have requested for an increase in the establishment size for certain grades and for amending existing schemes of service. Submissions have been received from Management to restyle a few grades, increase number of posts, create additional levels and a trainee grade in the field of engineering.17.11 In order to address issues regarding increase in establishment size, we are in this Report making provision for an HR Audit exercise to be carried out in each organisation with a view to ensuring, among others, that workload matches with the number of people required to perform at different levels of the organisation.17.12 Given that all requested information were not forwarded to the Bureau, we are in this review bringing no major change to the existing structure except for the restyling of a few grades and the creation of a grade of Trainee Engineer.Engineer/Senior Engineer (Project/Planning)formerly Planner/Senior Planner17.13 Management has requested to restyle the grade of Planner/Senior Planner to better reflect the nature of duties performed by incumbents. The appellation proposed by Management and the mode of recruitment are in line with those of other Engineers of the same Ministry. Keeping this in view, the Bureau is restyling the grades in the Planner cadre.Recommendation 117.14 We recommend that the following grades be restyled as shown in the table below: Grade Restyled To Chief Planner Lead Engineer (Project/Planning) Planner/Senior Planner Engineer/Senior Engineer (Project/Planning)Pay Review 2016 ~202~

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public UtilitiesTrainee Engineer (New Grade)17.15 It has been submitted by Management that there is need to set up a training scheme at the Ministry so as to enable young graduates in the field of engineering to acquire the proper skills and knowhow for registration as Professional Engineers. With the increasing number of young graduates in the field of engineering, the Bureau holds the view that they should be encouraged to join the public sector and we are making appropriate provision.Recommendation 217.16 We recommend the creation of a grade of Trainee Engineer. Appointment thereto, should be made by selection from among candidates possessing a Degree recognised by the Council of Registered Professional Engineer of Mauritius under Section 13 of the Registered Professional Engineers Council Act No. 49 of 1965, as subsequently amended, in one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering.17.17 Trainee Engineers will be required to undergo and complete a period of training of at least two years and not exceeding three years. During the training period, Trainee Engineers will work under the direct responsibility and supervision of Engineers of the Ministry. WATER RESOURCES UNIT17.18 The Water Resources Unit (WRU) is responsible for the assessment, development, management and conservation of water resources in Mauritius. It formulates policies in relation to the control and use of water resources for the provision of water for domestic, agricultural, industrial and commercial supply as well as for hydro-electric power.17.19 Currently, there is a Director who heads the WRU and he is assisted by two main professional cadres, namely the Engineering cadre and the Hydrological Officer cadre. The professionals are technically supported by officers of the Hydrological Technician, Technical Officer, Technical Design Officer and Inspectorate cadres.17.20 Representations from unions were focussed on restyling of certain grades; extension of risk, retention and book allowances to other grades; enhancement of travelling and car benefits for eligible officers; and amendments in schemes of service. Management of WRU has requested to create additional levels in professional and technical cadres, increase number of posts and restyle certain grades. ~203~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities17.21 We have examined the representations. However, due to lack of information, we are maintaining the present structure of the organisation except for the restyling of the grades in the Engineering cadre to be in line with Engineering cadres of other Ministries.Recommendation 317.22 We recommend that the grades given hereunder be restyled as follows: Grade Restyled To Chief Engineer Lead Engineer (Planning/Maintenance) Principal Engineer Principal Engineer (Planning/Maintenance) (Planning/Maintenance) (Personal to officers in post as at 31.12.15)17.23 We also recommend that, in future, appointment to the grades of Lead Engineer (Planning/Maintenance) formerly Chief Engineer, should be made by promotion, on the basis of experience and merit, of officers in the grades of Principal Engineer (Planning/Maintenance) (Personal to officers in post as at 31.12.15), reckoning at least three years’ service in a substantive capacity in the respective grade.17.24 We further recommend that on complete phasing out of the grades of Principal Engineer (Planning/Maintenance) (Personal to officers in post as at 31.12.15), appointment to the grade of Lead Engineer (Planning/Maintenance) should thereafter be made by promotion, on the basis of experience and merit, of officers in the grade of Engineer/Senior Engineer (Planning/Maintenance) reckoning at least five years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grade.Hydrological Technician Cadre17.25 The Qualification Bar (QB) in the salary scales for the grades of Hydrological Technician and Senior Hydrological Technician is being maintained such that officers possessing the Diploma in Hydrology may move incrementally beyond the QB.Recommendation 417.26 We recommend that Hydrological Technicians and Senior Hydrological Technicians possessing the Diploma in Hydrology be allowed to move incrementally beyond the Qualification Bar (QB) in their respective salary scale. RADIATION PROTECTION AUTHORITY17.27 The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) was set up in 2006 as an independent regulatory body to control and supervise all practices involving the use of ionising radiation with a view to ensuring the safe and peaceful use of nuclear technology in the country. It operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities.Pay Review 2016 ~204~

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities17.28 The main objects of the RPA are to provide radiation protection services against the risks associated with exposure to ionising radiation and promote and encourage research and development in radiation protection. It is equally responsible to promote measures for the prevention of radiological emergencies. The Authority’s major achievements comprise the maintenance of a national register of radiation sources and facilities; control on the import and export of radiation sources; provision of personal Radiation Monitoring Service to all radiation workers in the country to monitor their occupational exposure to ionising radiation; and provision of radioactivity analysis service for the testing of all foodstuffs and other commodities for radioactive contamination.17.29 As a public body, the RPA is administered and managed by the Radiation Protection Council. The Chief Radiation Protection Officer occupies the topmost position at the Authority. He is responsible for the execution of policies and control and management of day-to-day business and is assisted in his duties by officers in the grades of Senior Radiation Officer, Radiation Protection Officer and Radiation Protection Assistant.17.30 During consultations with Management in the context of this Report, the Bureau has been apprised that there is need to strengthen and revamp the organisation structure further to an expansion in the activities of the RPA. Request has also been made for the restyling of current job appellations in line with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safety standards.17.31 After duly examining the proposals, the Bureau views that the present organisation structure of the RPA is appropriate to enable a proper delivery of services. As regards the restyling of grades, same cannot be envisaged at this stage as the current appellations have been provided in the RPA Act 2003. We are, however, rendering the grade of Radiation Protection Assistant evanescent and restructuring the scheme of service of the grade of Radiation Protection Officer, whilst maintaining the payment of Risk Allowance to officers of the cadre.Senior Radiation Protection Officer17.32 At present, a Senior Radiation Protection Officer is responsible to oversee the proper functioning of the Regulatory Unit and Services Unit of the RPA. In view of the increasing responsibilities and load of work, Management has requested the creation of additional posts in the grade of Senior Radiation Protection Officer and a new grade at principal professional level to head the Units.17.33 We have duly examined the request made and consider that given the staff size of the RPA is quite meagre, creation of an additional level is not justified for the time being. We are, however, making an appropriate recommendation for the creation of additional posts in the grade of Senior Radiation Protection Officer to enable an effective service delivery. ~205~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public UtilitiesRecommendation 517.34 We recommend that Management should consider the advisability of increasing the establishment size of the grade of Senior Radiation Protection Officer to match the increased workload.Radiation Protection Assistant17.35 Management has apprised that there is no longer the operational need for the grade of Radiation Protection Assistant owing to an evolution in the nature of duties regarding radiation safety. In this context, we are making the grade evanescent whilst granting a personal salary to the only officer in post.Recommendation 617.36 We recommend that the grade of Radiation Protection Assistant be made evanescent. A personal salary has been provided to incumbent in post.Radiation Protection Officer17.37 At present, appointment to the grade of Radiation Protection Officer is made by selection from among officers in the grade of Radiation Protection Assistant possessing a degree in Physics and reckoning at least three years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grade and in the absence of serving qualified officers, appointment is made from qualified outside candidates. Given that the grade of Radiation Protection Assistant has been made evanescent, there is need to review the qualification requirements of the grade of Radiation Protection Officer. We are making an appropriate recommendation to that effect.Recommendation 717.38 We recommend that upon the complete phasing out of the grade of Radiation Protection Assistant, appointment to the grade of Radiation Protection Officer should be made by selection from among candidates possessing a Degree in Physics or an equivalent qualification.Risk Allowance17.39 Officers of the Radiation Protection cadre are currently paid a Risk Allowance as they are exposed to higher than normal risks during the execution of their duties. Since the same condition prevails today, we are maintaining this provision.Recommendation 817.40 We recommend that officers of the Radiation Protection cadre should continue to be paid a monthly risk allowance equivalent to one and a half increments at the initial salary of their respective salary scale.Pay Review 2016 ~206~

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE17.41 The Energy Efficiency Management Office (EEMO) was established in 2011 under the Energy Efficiency Act to promote the efficient use of energy; promote national awareness for the efficient use of energy as a means to reduce carbon emissions; and protect the environment. The EEMO operates as a department of the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities.17.42 With the upcoming enforcement of regulations under the Energy Efficiency Act 2011, the EEMO would have to face new challenges, the two main ones being, the mandatory energy efficiency labelling of electrical appliances in Mauritius; and the mandatory energy audits by large energy consumers and implementation of the recommendations thereof.17.43 At present, the structure of the EEMO comprises a Director who is responsible for the execution of the policy of the EEMO on energy efficiency and conservation, and for the control and management of the day-to-day business of the office. At the technical and operational levels, officers in the grades of Engineer, Energy Efficiency and Technical Officer, Energy Efficiency provide the necessary support.17.44 Keeping in view that the EEMO has to fulfil all its obligations as set out in the Energy Efficiency Act 2011, it has been submitted that the present organisational set up is not conducive for the EEMO to operate effectively. There is, therefore, need to provide proper motivation, adequate resources and review the organisational set up of the EEMO to enable it to face the challenges.17.45 During consultations, the Management of the EEMO had requested for a restructure of the organisation through the creation of two distinct Units, (one to be responsible for all Planning/Communication/Awareness activities and the other for Enforcement and Awareness raising) and additional levels at the operational level.17.46 However, for want of information, the Bureau has refrained from commenting on the proposal for new grades.17.47 In view of the above, we are, in this Report, maintaining the existing organisation structure.Special Professional Retention Allowance17.48 The Special Professional Retention Allowance (SPRA) was introduced in the 2008 overall review, more specifically in the EOC Report 2009, to curb recruitment and retention problems in the fields of Engineering/ Architecture/Quantity Surveying which were considered as scarcity areas.17.49 In the context of this review, Management, Unions and individual officers have made strong representations for maintaining SPRA and for extending same to other grades. The Bureau recently conducted a survey to determine the extent to which professionals of high calibre and possessing scarce skills are leaving the public ~207~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities sector, and also to assess the market value of these professionals. However, it is worth noting that the survey revealed that there are no serious recruitment and retention problems in the Engineering/Architecture/Quantity Surveying fields. Besides, the labour market has an over-supply of qualified candidates in these fields.17.50 It is also worth highlighting that some organisations have not responded to the survey carried out and as such the Bureau has not been able to ascertain whether these organisations are still encountering difficulties in recruiting and retaining professionals of right profile and calibre in the Engineering/Architecture/Quantity Surveying fields. Though some organisations did not respond to the survey, they have nevertheless made representations for maintaining SPRA and extending it to other categories of professionals.17.51 In the given circumstances and taking into consideration: (i) the findings of the survey; (ii) representations from stakeholders; and (iii) position of concerned organisations, we are in this Report maintaining the payment of the SPRA to eligible officers in post as at 31 December 2015 up to 31 December 2016.Recommendation 917.52 We recommend that officers in the Engineering cadre eligible for the payment of the Special Professional Retention Allowance as at 31 December 2015 should continue to be paid same up to 31 December 2016 as specified in the following table: Grade SPRA % of monthly salary Engineer/Senior Engineer (Project/Planning) 7 formerly Planner/Senior Planner Engineer/Senior Engineer (Planning/Maintenance) (reckoning at least 10 years’ service in their respective grade) Lead Engineer (Project/Planning) 7 formerly Chief Planner Lead Engineer (Planning/Maintenance) formerly Chief Engineer Deputy Director, Technical Services (Public 10 Utilities) Deputy Director, Water Resources Unit Director General (Public Utilities) 12.5 Director, Technical Services (Public Utilities) Director, Water Resources UnitPay Review 2016 ~208~

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities17.53 We also recommend that those officers who: (i) leave the service prior to the age at which they may retire without the approval of the appropriate Service Commission (Table II at Chapter 15 of Volume 1) should refund the totality of the Special Professional Retention Allowance paid to them; and (ii) retire from the service on reaching the age at which they may retire without the approval of the appropriate Service Commission or thereafter, should refund only that part of the Special Professional Retention Allowance which they would have earned under this scheme after reaching the age at which they may retire without the approval of the appropriate Service Commission. However, provisions made at (i) and (ii) above, should not apply to officers retiring as per their new compulsory retirement age or on medical ground.17.54 All officers in the Engineering fields who are eligible for the payment of the Special Professional Retention Allowance as from 01 January 2016 and have been granted same prior to the publication of this Report should continue to draw the Special Professional Retention Allowance up to 31 December 2016. MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES SALARY SCHEDULESalary Code Salary Scale and Grade02 000 106 Rs 122000 Permanent Secretary26 000 105 Rs 119000 Director General (Public Utilities)26 000 102 Rs 110000 Director, Technical Services (Public Utilities)26 085 095 Rs 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 74350 x 2825 – 80000 x 3000 – 86000 Deputy Director, Technical Services (Public Utilities) ~209~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public UtilitiesSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade26 075 089 Rs 46900 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 70450 Lead Engineer (Project/Planning) formerly Chief Planner26 059 085 Rs 29400 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 Engineer/Senior Engineer (Project/Planning) formerly Planner/Senior Planner26 053 055 Rs 24750 x 775 – 26300 Trainee Engineer (New Grade)24 022 051 Rs 12750 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x26 000 100 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 Driver WATER RESOURCES UNIT Rs 101000 Director, Water Resources26 085 095 Rs 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 74350 x 2825 – 80000 x 3000 – 86000 Deputy Director, Water Resources26 075 089 Rs 46900 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 70450 Lead Engineer (Planning/Maintenance) formerly Chief Engineer Principal Hydrological Officer26 069 086 Rs 38350 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 x 1850 – 64800 Principal Engineer (Planning/Maintenance) (Personal to officers in post as at 31.12.15) formerly Principal Engineer (Planning/Maintenance)26 059 085 Rs 29400 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 Engineer/Senior Engineer (Planning/Maintenance)Pay Review 2016 ~210~

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public UtilitiesSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade26 053 055 Rs 24750 x 775 – 26300 Trainee Engineer26 069 085 Rs 38350 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 Senior Hydrological Officer26 059 081 Rs 29400 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 56450 Hydrological Officer26 054 074 Rs 25525 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 QB 42325 x 1525 – 45375 Senior Hydrological Technician26 042 071 Rs 18825 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 36200 QB 37125 x 1225 – 40800 Hydrological Technician26 044 072 Rs 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 42325 Technical Officer26 038 066 Rs 17375 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 35275 Technical Design Officer26 056 072 Rs 27075 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 42325 Senior Inspector26 048 067 Rs 21475 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 36200 Inspector26 029 062 Rs 14600 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 31725 Assistant Inspector ~211~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public UtilitiesSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade24 027 051 Rs 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 Field Supervisor24 022 051 Rs 12750 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 Driver24 024 049 Rs 13270 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 Gauge Reader (Personal to officers appointed prior to 01.07.87)24 022 047 Rs 12750 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21000 Gauge Reader24 015 040 Rs 10950 x 250 – 11450 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 18075 Lorry Loader24 001 038 Rs 7800 x 200 – 8000 x 205 – 8820 x 230 –10200 x 250 – 11450 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17375 General Worker RADIATION PROTECTION AUTHORITY19 085 095 Rs 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 74350 x 2825 – 80000 x 3000 – 86000 Chief Radiation Protection Officer19 069 085 Rs 38350 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 Senior Radiation Protection Officer19 056 081 Rs 27075 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 56450 Radiation Protection OfficerPay Review 2016 ~212~

Civil Service Vice Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Public UtilitiesSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade19 033 065 Rs 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 –21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 34350 Radiation Protection Assistant (Personal)24 022 051 Rs 12750 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 –21950 x 625 – 23200 Driver22 000 100 ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE Rs 101000 Director, Energy Efficiency22 059 085 Rs 29400 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 Engineer/Senior Engineer (Energy Efficiency)22 044 072 Rs 19575 x 475 –21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 42325 Technical Officer, Energy Efficiency ********** ~213~ Pay Review 2016

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Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development 18. MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT18.1 The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MOFED) is responsible for the formulation of economic development and fiscal policies as well as for the economic management of the affairs of Government to achieve faster and sustainable economic development. MOFED is also the principal instrument of policy for public finance, financial soundness of Government's economic policy and for the proper control of revenue and expenditure.18.2 Its mission is to formulate and implement sound macroeconomic and fiscal policies to ensure sustainable and social development of the country and improve standard of living and also to ensure adequate allocation of funds and maximise revenue mobilisation, while providing the right incentives for growth and social development.18.3 The 2015-2016 Budget has set the foundation for Mauritius to propel itself towards its next phase of development that would be driven by innovation. In the wake of the speech of the Prime Minister on “Achieving the second economic miracle and vision 2030”, the Ministry aims at providing the right enabling environment for the implementation of the Vision 2030 by promoting economic development, good governance, social progress, enhanced competitiveness and rising living standards for all Mauritiians through accountability, economic, efficient, equitable and sustainable management of public finance, and maximising revenue mobilisation, while marketing Mauritius as a reputable financial centre and attracting higher levels of investment.18.4 The objectives of the Ministry are to maintain macroeconomic stability and achieve fiscal sustainability; steer the economy towards a path of high investment and high employment by developing new pillars to facilitate growth and employment geared by knowledge and innovation; modernise public financial management to improve accountability and transparency; modernise tax administration and customs management and enhance revenue collection; implement an Accounting and Financial Reporting Framework benchmarked with international best practices and revitalise private and foreign investment, and create new employment opportunities. One of the strategic objectives is to shift from a middle income country to high income country and achieve greater equality and social justice for one and all.18.5 The working structure of the technical arm of the Ministry consists of eight directorates namely : Economic Research and Sustainability; Public Financial Management and Budget Issues; Inclusive Development; Tax Issues and Policies; Increasing Competitiveness and Growth; Public Infrastructure and Sustainable Development; Development Co-operation and Africa Strategy and Financial Sector and Manpower Development . The Corporate Services are responsible for Parliamentary affairs, Office Operations, IT Services, Human resources, Financial Operations, Procurement and Supply and Internal Control, among others. ~215~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development18.6 MOFED is also responsible to provide human resources to all Ministries to facilitate the smooth running of their core business in three main areas namely Financial Operations, Procurement and Supply and Internal Control.18.7 The Financial Secretary is the technical and administrative head of MOFED. He is assisted in his administrative functions and duties by two Deputy Financial Secretaries, the Permanent Secretary and officers from the various cadres and classes namely: Analyst Cadre, Financial Operations Cadre, Procurement and Supply cadre, Internal Control Cadre, Administrative, Human Resources as well as officers belonging to the general services grades. He is also responsible for the overall administration of its various Cadres and Divisions as well as for the general supervision of the departments falling under the aegis of the Ministry, namely: Assessment Review Committee, Independent Review Panel, Procurement Policy Office, Central Procurement Board, The Treasury, Statistics Mauritius, Valuation Department formerly Valuation and Real Estate Consultancy Services, Corporate and Business Registration Department and the Registrar-General’s Department.18.8 In the context of the current review exercise, the main representations have been focused on abolition of grades, revision of schemes of service, reviewing the modes of appointment at certain levels in various cadres and creation of grades at different levels of operation. We have examined all the proposals made and are making appropriate recommendations.Deputy Director, Economic and Finance18.9 Management requested to abolish the post of Deputy Director, Economic and Finance from the establishment of the Ministry as the grade is evanescent. Moreso, this level of operation is not required in the new organisational set-up. We are agreeable with this request and are making appropriate provision to this effect.Recommendation 118.10 We recommend that the post of Deputy Director, Economic and Finance be abolished on vacancy. A personal salary has been provided to incumbent.Lead Analyst18.11 Lead Analysts, formerly Assistant Directors in post as at 30 June 2008 at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development are allowed to move incrementally up to salary point Rs 89000 in the Master Salary Scale. The present arrangement is maintained.Pay Review 2016 ~216~

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic DevelopmentRecommendation 218.12 We recommend that Lead Analysts, formerly Assistant Directors in post as at 30 June 2008 at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development be allowed to move incrementally up to salary point of Rs 95000 in the revised Master Salary Scale provided they: (i) have drawn the top salary for a year; (ii) have been efficient and effective in their performance during the preceding year; and (iii) are not under report.Recommendation 318.13 We recommend that, on reaching salary point Rs 95000, Lead Analysts, formerly Assistant Directors, in post as at 30.06.08 at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development should bear the appellation of Assistant Director, Economic and Finance.Senior Analyst (Personal)18.14 Senior Analysts (Personal) in post as at 30.06.2008 at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development are allowed to move incrementally by two increments over and above the special provision set out at paragraph 10.40 of Volume 1 with specific conditions. The present arrangement is being maintained.Recommendation 418.15 We recommend that incumbents in the grade of Senior Analyst (Personal) in post as at 30 June 2008 at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development be allowed to move incrementally by two increments over and above the special provision set out at paragraph 10.40 of Volume 1 provided that they: (i) have drawn the top salary for a year; (ii) have been efficient and effective in their performance during the preceding year; and (iii) are not under report.Analyst/Senior Analyst18.16 Presently, Analyst/Senior Analyst who are registered professional Accountant, Architect and Engineer are allowed to draw a higher initial salary in the salary scale. We are maintaining this provision. ~217~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic DevelopmentRecommendation 518.17 We recommend that Registered Accountant, Architect and Engineer appointed to the grade of Analyst/Senior Analyst should continue to draw a higher initial salary point in the salary scale provided for the grade as hereunder: Grade Initial Salary Rs Accountant Architect 28625 Engineer 29400 29400 MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALARY SCHEDULESalary Code Salary Scale and Grade 01 000 109 Rs 164000 Financial Secretary01 000 107 Rs 140000 Deputy Financial Secretary01 000 105 Rs 119000 Director, Economic and Finance01 000 099 Rs 98000 Deputy Director, Economic and Finance (Personal)01 095 097 Rs 86000 x 3000 – 92000 Assistant Director, Economic and Finance01 086 095 Rs 64800 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 74350 x 2825 – 80000 x 3000 – 86000 Lead Analyst01 069 085 Rs 38350 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 Manager, Financial ManagementPay Review 2016 ~218~

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic DevelopmentSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade 01 054 085 Rs 25525 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 Analyst/Senior Analyst Senior Analyst (Personal)01 054 081 Rs 25525 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 56450 Financial Management Officer08 038 063 Rs 17375 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 Executive Assistant (Finance)24 022 051 Rs 12750 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 Driver24 016 043 Rs 11200 x 250 – 11450 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19200 Stores Attendant24 015 040 Rs 10950 x 250 – 11450 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 18075 Lorry Loader24 001 038 Rs 7800 x 200 – 8000 x 205 – 8820 x 230 – 10200 x 250 – 11450 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17375 General Worker ********** ~219~ Pay Review 2016

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Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Assessment Review Committee ASSESSMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE18.18 The Assessment Review Committee (ARC) was established by the Mauritius Revenue Authority Act No. 33 of 2004 to hear and determine all representations lodged by aggrieved persons against decisions, determinations, notices or claims made by the Mauritius Revenue Authority or the Registrar-General as provided under the relevant revenue laws. It operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.18.19 In the wake of the Budget Speech 2015, the statutory time limit for a tax assessment has been reduced to three years and the Mauritius Revenue Authority would have to obtain the approval of the Assessment Review Committee before raising an additional assessment after that period of three years. The Mauritius Revenue Act has thus been amended to provide for the setting of the Independent Tax Panel which would deal with claims for raising tax assessments after the prescribed period of three years. The functions of the Independent Tax Panel would be to consider applications made ex parte by the Director-General of the Mauritius Revenue Authority under different tax laws and grant authorization where it is satisfied that there is prima facie case for fraud; issue guidelines for the waiving by the Director-General of the whole or part of any penalty, interest, surcharge or rent in accordance with the Customs Act.18.20 The Assessment Review Committee is headed by the Chairperson and he is assisted in his functions by the Vice-Chairperson and the Clerk. The Clerk is responsible for the overall management of the Committee and the performance of such duties as may be prescribed in the Mauritius Revenue Authority Act. With the new role and the resulting exponential increase in the number of cases and applications, the number of Vice-Chairpersons at the Assessment Review Committee has been increased from 2 to 4. A new structure comprising of three Divisions is being set up that would eventually run as a Tribunal: Income Tax and Value Added Tax cases: Customs Cases; and Land Cases and Shorthand Writers and Officers of the General Services provide support services.18.21 In the context of the present review exercise, the main representations have been focused on the creation of grades at different level of operations and upgrading of salary as well as filling of posts. We have examined all the proposals and are making appropriate recommendations.Senior Shorthand Writer (New Grade)18.22 Both management and staff side have requested for the creation of a grade of Senior Shorthand Writer. The Bureau has thoroughly examined the request in the light of the submission of the parent Ministry, that is, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MOFED). According to the MOFED, in view of the setting up of an Independent Tax Panel as provided by the amendment to the MRA Act, the volume and scope of activities at the ARC has substantially increased. Consequently, provision for additional posts of Shorthand Writer is being made. In the ~221~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Assessment Review Committee circumstances, the need for a supervisory level is warranted to better control and coordinate the duties devolving on the Shorthand Writers.Recommendation 618.23 We recommend the creation of a grade of Senior Shorthand Writer on the establishment of the Assessment Review Committee. Appointment thereto should be made by promotion, on the basis of experience and merit, of officers in the grade of Shorthand Writer reckoning at least two years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grade.18.24 The Senior Shorthand Writer would be required, amongst others, to assist in making arrangements for the assignment of Shorthand Writers and qualified Word Processing Operator to meetings and other Committees; assist the Chairperson and vice Chairperson of Committees in dealing with confidential business of the Committee; take down and transcribe shorthand notes of proceeding and meeting; prepare and finalise roster for Shorthand Writers and give clerical, typing and secretarial assistance to the Clerk as and when required. ASSESSMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE SALARY SCHEDULESalary Code Salary Scale and Grade12 000 107 Rs 140000 Chairperson, Assessment Review Committee12 000 102 Rs 110000 Vice-Chairperson, Assessment Review Committee12 078 089 Rs 51575 x 1625 – 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 70450 Clerk, Assessment Review Committee12 054 081 Rs 25525 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 53200 Deputy Clerk, Assessment Review Committee08 058 074 Rs 28625 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 45375 Senior Shorthand Writer (New Grade)Pay Review 2016 ~222~

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Assessment Review CommitteeSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade 08 051 070 Rs 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 39575 Shorthand Writer24 022 051 Rs 12750 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 Driver ********** ~223~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Assessment Review CommitteePay Review 2016 ~224~

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Independent Review Panel INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL18.25 The Independent Review Panel (IRP) is established under Section 44 of the Public Procurement Act 2006 to look into requests made by unsatisfied bidders to review procurement proceedings in certain specific cases.18.26 The objectives of the IRP are to uphold and maintain confidence of suppliers and contractors as well as the general public in the public procurement process; to ensure and enable transparency and good governance in the public procurement process; to hear and determine appeals against procurement decisions by a Public Body and/or the Central Procurement Board in line with the Public Procurement Act 2006 and Regulations as well as other Laws of Mauritius, and in the respect of the principles of best practice.18.27 The IRP comprises a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and four other persons having wide experience in legal, administrative, economic, financial, engineering, scientific or technical matters and appointed by the President of the Republic. The Chairperson is, presently, assisted in his functions by an Office Management Executive and officers of the General Services.Secretary, Independent Review Panel (New Grade)18.28 Section 44(c) of the Independent Review Panel Act provides for a Secretary who would be a public officer and perform under the administrative control of the Chairperson of the Independent Review Panel. Management has submitted that with the increase in the number of requests made by unsatisfied bidders to review procurement proceedings, there is need for a Secretary to be responsible for all administrative matters and office operations of the Independent Review Panel. We are agreeable with this request and are making appropriate recommendation.Recommendation 718.29 We recommend the creation of a grade of Secretary, Independent Review Panel on the establishment of the Independent Review Panel. Appointment thereto should be made by selection from among candidates possessing a Degree in Management or Business Administration or Public Administration or Law from a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification; and reckoning at least three years’ experience in the public sector.18.30 Incumbent in the grade of Secretary, Independent Review Panel would be required to, among others, act as the Secretary of the Review Panel; register all applications for review of procurement proceedings which are filed and scrutinize every application to ascertain whether the application is in order; liaise with the public bodies in relation to all cases of review filed with the Independent Review Panel; issue convocation letters to Applicants, the Public Body, the Central Procurement Board and the successful bidders; communicate the decision of the Panel to all parties concerned; receive deposits made for filing of applications and submit to the Finance Section of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development; initiate action for the refund of ~225~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Independent Review Panelamount deposited by Applicants; and liaise with the State Law Office and affirmaffidavits for the Independent Review Panel. INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL SALARY SCHEDULE Salary Code Salary Scale and Grade 12 000 107 Rs 140000 Chairperson, Independent Review Panel 12 000 102 Rs 110000 Vice-Chairperson, Independent Review Panel 01 054 081 Rs 25525 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 56450 Secretary, Independent Review Panel (New Grade) **********Pay Review 2016 ~226~

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Financial Operations Cadre FINANCIAL OPERATIONS CADRE18.31 Officers of the Financial Operations Cadre are responsible for assisting and advising Accounting Officers on financial matters and for the delivery of sound, efficient and transparent financial operations services. They also ensure that financial, procurement and other legislations and regulations are understood, correctly applied and fully complied with.18.32 The Mission of the Financial Operations Cadre is to manage effectively, efficiently, economically and with integrity government finances on the basis of sound financial management principles and respond to expectations of stakeholders in a timely and professional manner through continuous upgrading of skills, capabilities and technologies.18.33 Major challenges in conformity with modern trends in financial management are impacting on the work of Financial Operations cadre for example e-budgeting, e- payment, HRMIS, The Financial Operations cadre have therefore to follow the following key imperatives in order to enable Ministries/Departments to deliver more effectively and efficiently: assist in allocation of scarce resources, transform operating models, manage the budget and assist in digitization of the finance function.18.34 The Director, Financial Operations is the responsible Officer of the Financial Operations Cadre and he is assisted by the Deputy Director, Financial Operations. The operational activities are carried out by officers of the Financial Operations Cadre namely:- Manager, Financial Operations; Assistant Manager, Financial Operations; Senior Financial Operations Officer (Personal); and Financial Officer/Senior Financial Officer.18.35 In the context of the present review exercise, several demands have been received with regards for creation of grades, revision of modes of appointment, upgrading of salary, change in appellation and setting of appropriate structure. We have examined all the proposals and are making appropriate recommendations.Principal Financial Operations Officer (New Grade)18.36 Both Management and Staff Side have represented that following the merging of the grades of Financial Operations Officer and Senior Financial Operations Officer into Financial Operations Officer/Senior Financial Operations Officer and the subsequent demerging of the grade of Senior Financial Operations Officer with a personal salary, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has been encountering difficulties in the supervisory functions of finance in Divisions/Departments of the Ministries. Request has, therefore, been made that there is need for a supervisory level in the Financial Operations Cadre to take charge of small units in Ministries/Departments as well as to exercise discipline, control and accountability. We are agreeable with this request and are making appropriate recommendation. ~227~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Financial Operations CadreRecommendation 818.37 We recommend the creation of a grade of Principal Financial Operations Officer. Appointment thereto should be made by promotion, on the basis of experience and merit, of incumbents in the grade of Financial Operations Officer/Senior Financial Operations Officer possessing a Diploma in Public Sector Financial Management or Accountancy or Finance from a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification and reckoning at least four years’ service in a substantive capacity in the cadre.Assistant Manager, Financial Operations18.38 Consequent to the creation of the grade of Principal Financial Operations Officer. The mode of appointment to the grade of Assistant Manager, Financial Operations should be amended to address the salary levelling in the grading structure of the Financial Operations cadre. We are, therefore, making provision for a grade of Assistant Manager, Financial Operations (Future Holder) with new qualification requirements.Recommendation 918.39 We recommend that appointment to the grade of Assistant Manager, Financial Operations (Future Holder) should be made by selection from among incumbents in the grade of Principal Financial Operations Officer (New Grade) possessing a Degree in Public Sector Financial Management or Accountancy or Finance or Mathematics or Statistics from a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification or a pass at the final examination required for admission to membership of a recognised professional accounting body and reckoning at least four years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grade or an aggregate of four years in the grades of Financial Officer/Senior Financial Officer and Principal Financial Operations Officer (New Grade).18.40 We also recommend that the grade of Assistant Manager, Financial Operations carrying pre-PRB 2016 salary scale of Rs 31475 x 900 – 34175 x 1200 – 37775 x 1500 – 54275 should continue to be filled by promotion, on the basis of merit and experience, of officers in the grade of Senior Financial Operations Officer (Personal) now restyled Principal Financial Operations Officer (Personal) to officers in post as at 31.12.15) until complete phasing out of the latter grade. Thereafter, the grade of Assistant Manager, Financial Operations should be made evanescent.18.41 We further recommend that the grade of Manager, Financial Operations should continue to be filled by promotion, on the basis of merit and experience, of officers in the grade of Assistant Manager, Financial Operations carrying pre- PRB 2016 salary scale of Rs 31475 x 900 – 34175 x 1200 – 37775 x 1500 – 54275 and reckoning at least three years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grade. On complete phasing out of the latter grade, the grade of Manager, Financial Operations should thereafter be filled by promotion, on the basis ofPay Review 2016 ~228~

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Financial Operations Cadre merit and experience, of officers in the grade of Assistant Manager Financial Operations (Future Holder) reckoning at least three years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grade.Financial Officer/ Senior Financial OfficerRecommendation 1018.42 We recommend that incumbents in the grade of Financial Officer/Senior Financial Officer possessing a Diploma in Public Sector Financial Management or a Diploma in Accountancy or a Diploma in Finance from a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification should be allowed to move incrementally in the Master Salary Scale up to salary point Rs 42325 provided they: (i) have drawn the top salary for a year; (ii) have been efficient and effective in their performance during the preceding year; and (iii) are not under report. FINANCIAL OPERATIONS CADRE SALARY SCHEDULESalary Code Salary Scale and Grade01 095 097 Rs 86000 x 3000 – 92000 Director, Financial Operations01 075 089 Rs 46900 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 70450 Deputy Director, Financial Operations01 070 085 Rs 39575 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 Manager, Financial Operations01 064 082 Rs 33425 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 58075 Assistant Manager, Financial Operations01 064 081 Rs 33425 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 56450 Assistant Manager, Financial Operations (Future Holder) ~229~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Financial Operations CadreSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade01 058 078 Rs 28625 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 51575 Principal Financial Operations Officer(Personal) formerly Senior Financial Operations Officer (Personal to Senior Financial Operations Officer in post as at 31.12 .12)01 058 074 Rs 28625 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 45375 Principal Financial Operations Officer (New Grade)01 050 071 Rs 22575 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 Financial Officer/Senior Financial Officer **********Pay Review 2016 ~230~

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development - Internal Control Cadre INTERNAL CONTROL CADRE18.43 The Internal Control Cadre which operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development is responsible for ensuring that all activities of Ministries/Departments have achieved their intended results; the resources used to deliver these activities/projects are consistent with the stated aims and objectives of the Ministries/Departments; and such activities are protected from waste, fraud and mismanagement and that reliable and timely information is obtained, maintained, reported and used for decision making.18.44 The mission of the Internal Control Cadre is to provide quality internal audit services in partnership with Accounting Officers in the achievement of government’s objective through recommendation to improve governance, risk management, control processes and value for money.18.45 With the various reforms underway including greater decentralization to Ministries to reduce delays, internal audit has enlarged its scope to cover performance and procurement auditing including ex-post verification. The Internal Control cadre has therefore redefined its roles, duties and responsibilities in line with the Financial Management Kit Volume VI – International Audit Policy and Operations Manual together with the Internal Audit Standard Operating Procedures Manual. These manuals are based on the International Professional Practice Framework issued by IIA. Thus the role of the cadre has changed drastically during the past years from a cyclical/routine audit to a risk-based audit.18.46 The Director, Internal Control is the administrative head of the Cadre and is responsible for providing value-added internal audit services for all Ministries/Departments in accordance with international professional and ethical standards. He is assisted by the Deputy Director, Internal Control and officers in the grade of Manager, Internal Control who ensure that internal audit activities are carried out effectively. Officers in the grades of Assistant Manager, Internal Control; Senior Internal Control Officer (Personal); and Internal Control Officer/Senior Internal Control Officer service the cadre at the operational levels.18.47 In the context of the present review exercise, Management has requested for the creation of grades, reviewing of mode of appointment, change in appellation and amendment in the qualifications’ requirement. We have examined all the proposals and are making appropriate recommendations.Principal Internal Control Officer (New Grade)18.48 It has been reported that following the merging of the grades of Internal Control Officer and Senior Internal Control Officer into Internal Control Officer/Senior Internal Control Officer and the subsequent demerging of the grade of Senior Internal Control Officer with a personal salary, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has been encountering difficulties due to an absence of supervisory functions of internal control in Divisions/Departments of the Ministries. Request has, therefore, been made for a ~231~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development - Internal Control Cadre supervisory level in the Internal Control cadre to take charge of small units in Ministries/Departments as well as to exercise discipline, control and accountability. We are agreeable with this request and are making appropriate recommendations.Recommendation 1118.49 We recommend the creation of a grade of Principal Internal Control Officer. Appointment thereto should be made by promotion, on the basis of experience and merit, of incumbents in the grade of Internal Control Officer/Senior Internal Control Officer having successfully completed all papers of Fundamentals (Knowledge) and having obtained passes in Papers F4, F5 and F8 of Fundamentals (Skills) or possessing the Certificate in Business Accounting (Foundation Level) and having obtained passes in Papers P1, P7 and P8 of the Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (Managerial Level) of the CIMA Examinations (New Syllabus) or an equivalent qualification and reckoning at least four years’ service in a substantive capacity in the cadre.Assistant Manager, Financial Operations18.50 Consequent to the creation of the grade of Principal Internal Control Officer, the mode of appointment to the grade of Assistant Manager, Internal Control should be amended to address the salary levelling in the grading structure of the Internal Control cadre. We are, therefore, making provision for a grade of Assistant Manager, Internal Control (Future Holder) with new qualification requirements.Recommendation 1218.51 We recommend that appointment to the grade of Assistant Manager, Internal Control (Future Holder) should be made by selection from among incumbents in the grade of Principal Internal Control Officer (New Grade) possessing a Degree in Public Sector Financial Management or Accountancy or Finance or Mathematics or Statistics from a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification or a pass at the final examination required for admission to membership of a recognised professional accounting body and reckoning at least four years’ service in a substantive capacity in the cadre or an aggregate of four years in the grades of Internal Control Officer/Senior Internal Control Officer and Principal Internal Control Officer (New Grade).18.52 We also recommend that the grade of Assistant Manager, Internal Control carrying pre-PRB 2016 salary scale of Rs 31475 x 900 – 34175 x 1200 – 37775 x 1500 – 54275 should continue to be filled by promotion, on the basis of merit and experience, of officers in the grade of Senior Internal Control Officer (Personal) now restyled Principal Internal Control Officer (Personal to officers in post as at 31.12.15) until complete phasing out of the latter grade. Thereafter the grade of Assistant Manager, Internal Control should be made evanescent.Pay Review 2016 ~232~

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development - Internal Control Cadre18.53 We further recommend that the grade of Manager, Internal Control should continue to be filled by promotion, on the basis of experience and merit, of officers in the grade of Assistant Manager, Internal Control carrying pre-PRB 2016 salary scale of Rs 31475 x 900 – 34175 x 1200 – 37775 x 1500 – 54275 and reckoning at least three years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grade. On complete phasing out of the latter grade, the grade of Manager, Internal Control should thereafter be filled by promotion, on the basis of merit and experience, of officers in the grade of Assistant Manager, Internal Control (Future Holder) reckoning at least three years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grade.Internal Control Officer/Senior Internal Control OfficerRecommendation 1318.54 We recommend that incumbents in the grade of Internal Control Officer/Senior Internal Control Officer having successfully completed all Papers of Fundamentals (Knowledge) and having obtained passes in Papers F4, F5 and F8 of Fundamentals (Skills) or possessing the Certificate in Business Accounting (Foundation Level) and having obtained passes in Papers P1, P7 and P8 of the Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (Managerial Level) of the CIMA Examinations (New Syllabus) or an equivalent qualification should be allowed to move incrementally in the Master Salary Scale up to salary point Rs 42325 provided they: (i) have drawn the top salary for a year; (ii) have been efficient and effective in their performance during the preceding year; and (iii) are not under report. INTERNAL CONTROL CADRE SCHEDULESalary Code Salary Scale and Grade01 095 097 Rs 86000 x 3000 – 92000 Director, Internal Control01 075 089 Rs 46900 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 70450 Deputy Director, Internal Control01 070 085 Rs 39575 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 Manager, Internal Control ~233~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development - Internal Control CadreSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade01 064 082 Rs 33425 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 58075 Assistant Manager, Internal Control01 064 081 Rs 33425 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 56450 Assistant Manager, Internal Control (Future Holder)01 058 078 Rs 28625 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 51575 Principal Internal Control Officer (Personal) formerly Senior Internal Control Officer (Personal to Senior Internal Control Officers in post as at 31.12.12)01 058 074 Rs 28625 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 45375 Principal Internal Control Officer (New Grade)01 038 071 Rs 17375 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 Internal Control Officer/Senior Internal Control Officer **********Pay Review 2016 ~234~

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development - Procurement Policy Office PROCUREMENT POLICY OFFICE18.55 The Procurement Policy Office (PPO) has been established pursuant to Section 4 of the Public Procurement Act of 2006 and operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.18.56 The Procurement Policy Office is responsible for the formulation of policies relating to procurement; conducting oversight and monitor the performance and progress of the procurement system; recommending and facilitating the implementation of measures to improve the functions of the procurement system; and guide and promote its continuing development and improvement.18.57 The Mission of the Procurement Policy Office is to promote the development of a modern and efficient public procurement system based on international best practices through close monitoring, regular auditing, capacity building and research.18.58 The Procurement Policy Office has embarked on the e-Procurement System (e-PS), a web-based application hosted by the Government Online Centre that would enable all public bodies and suppliers to electronically conduct procurement proceedinghs from invitation to bid up to contract award. The e-PS is a new system being implemented by the Government which would bring a change in the way procurement is conducted with a shift from paper base to an electronic platform in 210 public bodies. On full implementation of the project, some 3000 public contracting would be done on-line annually by the 210 organisations falling under the ambit of the Public Procurement Act.18.59 The Procurement Policy Office is administered by the Director, Procurement Policy Office and two members appointed by the President of the Republic. The Office is also manned by officers in the grades of Analyst/Senior Analyst, Assistant Manager, Procurement and Supply as well as officers of the General Services.18.60 In the context of the present review exercise, representative of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has apprised the Bureau that the grades of Manager, Procurement Policy Office and Assistant Manager, Procurement Policy Office be abolished on the establishment of the Procurement Policy Office as technical support are being provided by officers of the Procurement and Supply Cadre as well as the Analyst Cadre.18.61 In the given circumstances, the Bureau is agreeable to the proposal of the Ministry to abolish the grades of Manager, Procurement Policy Office and Assistant Manager, Procurement Police Office from the establishment of the Procurement Policy Office.Recommendation 1418.62 We recommend that the grades of Manager, Procurement Policy Office and Assistant Manager, Procurement Policy Office, which are vacant be abolished and technical support at the Procurement Policy Office should continue to be ~235~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development - Procurement Policy Officeprovided by officers of the Procurement and Supply Cadre as well as theAnalyst Cadre. PROCUREMENT POLICY OFFICE SALARY SCHEDULESalary Code Salary Scale and Grade01 000 108 Rs152000 Director, Procurement Policy Office **********Pay Review 2016 ~236~

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development - Procurement and Supply Cadre PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CADRE18.63 The Procurement and Supply services are regulated by the Public Procurement Act 2006 and by the Financial Management Kit. Officers of the Procurement and Supply cadre are responsible for the timely procurement and supply of goods, works and services for the smooth running of Government’s business and for ensuring that the procurement function complements and enhances the overall goals of Ministries/Departments.18.64 The aims of officers of the cadre are, among others, to: promote efficient and effective public procurement and supply systems based on international best practices; review and maintain effective warehousing and disposal process; contribute to the economic development of Mauritius; provide equal opportunity/treatment to all suppliers and bidders; and ensure transparency in the procedures, processes and decision relating to public procurement.18.65 As head of the cadre, the Director (Procurement and Supply) is responsible for ensuring that the procurement and supply process of goods, works, consultancy services and other services are carried out in compliance with the provisions laid down in the Financial Management Kit, the Public Procurement Act and other regulations in force and that procurement and supply reforms are implemented in an effective and efficient manner. He is assisted in the discharge of his duties by the Deputy Director (Procurement and Supply).18.66 The Procurement and Supply cadre also comprises: the Manager (Procurement and Supply), Assistant Manager (Procurement and Supply), Procurement and Supply Officer/Senior Procurement and Supply Officer and evanescent grades of Senior Procurement and Supply Officer and Assistant Procurement and Supply Officer. Officers in these grades service different Ministries/Departments but operate under the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.18.67 In the context of this Review, representations have been made for the upgrading and alignment of salaries, restyling/merging of grades, creation of additional level and provision of duty free facilities. During consultations, parties were apprised that grades are created on functional needs basis whereas the issue of upgrading/alignment of salaries are considered against the Bureau’s framework of pay determination. As regards the provision of duty free facilities, stakeholders were informed that this would depend on the survey findings on Travelling by car.18.68 The proposals have been thoroughly examined and particular attention has been paid to the traditional parity that exists among the Procurement and Supply, Finance and Human Resources cadres. As a sequel to changes brought in the structures of the Finance and Human Resource cadres and further to representations received, the Procurement and Supply cadre is being consolidated with the creation of an additional level and restructured, making it more amenable to the efficient and effective delivery of procurement and supply services. Provision is also being made for supporting staff to assist officers of the Cadre. ~237~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development - Procurement and Supply CadrePrincipal Procurement and Supply Officer (New Grade)18.69 In view of the evanescence of the grade of Senior Procurement and Supply Officer (Personal), both the official and the staff side have expressed their concern over the continued operational effectiveness of the Procurement and Supply Section in Ministries and Departments.18.70 They have represented that the phasing out of this level would create a gap between the Assistant Manager (Procurement and Supply) and Procurement and Supply Officer/Senior Procurement and Supply Officer in terms of supervision, control and monitoring which would impact on the smooth functioning of procurement activities in warehouses and adversely affecting delivery of service. Moreover, it has also been submitted that much difficulty is currently being encountered to allocate the supervisory functions in the warehousing sections of Ministries/Departments.18.71 After considering the above arguments, the Bureau is providing an additional level to ensure the smooth flow of the procurement and supply services.Recommendation 1518.72 We recommend the creation of the grade of Principal Procurement and Supply Officer. Appointment thereto should be made by promotion, on the basis of merit and experience, of officers in the grade of Procurement and Supply Officer/Senior Procurement and Supply Officer possessing: either a Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management reckoning at least two years’ service in a substantive capacity in the cadre or a Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Management from a recognised institution obtained before 30 June 2008 together with at least seven years’ service in a substantive capacity in the cadre.18.73 Incumbent would be required, inter alia, to: be in charge of warehouse operations in Ministry/Department; perform procurement and warehousing operations in compliance with the Financial Management Kit and Public Procurement Act and Regulations; and formulate proposals for review of procurement procedures to the Procurement Policy Office, as may be required.Assistant Manager (Procurement and Supply) (Future Holder)18.74 With the creation of the grade of Principal Procurement and Supply Officer and to address issues of salary levelling, consequential amendments need to be brought in the grading structure of the Procurement and Supply cadre. We, therefore, recommend that a grade of Assistant Manager (Procurement and Supply) (Future Holder) with new entry requirements be established.Recommendation 1618.75 We recommend that the grade of Assistant Manager (Procurement and Supply) (Future Holder) should be filled by selection from among Principal Procurement and Supply Officers (New Grade) possessing a Degree in Purchasing andPay Review 2016 ~238~

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development - Procurement and Supply Cadre Supply Management and reckoning an aggregate of at least four years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grade or an aggregate of four years’ in the grades of Procurement and Supply Officer/Senior Procurement and Supply Officer and Principal Procurement and Supply Officer (New Grade).18.76 We further recommend that the grade of Assistant Manager (Procurement and Supply) carrying pre-PRB 2016 salary scale of Rs 31475 x 900 – 34175 x 1200 – 37775 x 1500 – 54275 should continue to be filled by promotion, on the basis of merit and experience, of officers in the grade of Senior Procurement and Supply Officer (Personal) now restyled Principal Procurement and Supply Officer (Personal to officers in post as at 31.12.15) until complete phasing out of the latter grade. Thereafter the grade of Assistant Manager (Procurement and Supply) should be made evanescent.18.77 We also recommend that the grade of Manager (Procurement and Supply) should continue to be filled by promotion, on the basis of merit and experience, of officers in the grade of Assistant Manager (Procurement and Supply) carrying pre-PRB 2016 salary scale of Rs 31475 x 900 – 34175 x 1200 – 37775 x 1500 – 54275 and reckoning at least three years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grade. On complete phasing out of the latter grade, the grade of Manager (Procurement and Supply) should thereafter be filled by promotion, on the basis of merit and experience, of officers in the grade of Assistant Manager (Procurement and Supply) (Future Holder) reckoning at least three years’ service in a substantive capacity in the grade.Procurement and Supply Officer/Senior Procurement and Supply Officer18.78 At present, Procurement and Supply Officer/Senior Procurement and Supply Officers are allowed to move incrementally in the master salary scale up to salary point Rs 39275 subject to certain conditions. We are maintaining this recommendation and revising the salary point.Recommendation 1718.79 We recommend that Procurement and Supply Officer/Senior Procurement and Supply Officers possessing a Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management or a Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Management obtained prior to 30 June 2008 be allowed to proceed incrementally in the master salary scale up to the revised salary point Rs 42325 provided that they: (i) have drawn the top salary for a year; (ii) have been efficient and effective in their performance during the preceding year; and (iii) are not under report. ~239~ Pay Review 2016

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development - Procurement and Supply CadrePosting of Management Support Officer18.80 Both Management and Union members have submitted that the Procurement and Supply Officer/Senior Procurement and Supply Officers are required, over and above their normal schedule of duties, to perform some tasks of a clerical nature which take much of their time at the expense of their more demanding technical responsibility.18.81 Representation has therefore been made for the creation of a level to provide assistance to officers in the procurement and supply section.18.82 We have carefully examined the proposal and consider that it would be more apt to post an officer belonging to the General Services grade to provide the necessary assistance.Recommendation 1818.83 We recommend that, subject to the volume and demand of the work in their respective procurement and supply section, Management should consider the advisability of posting officers in the grade of Management Support Officer to provide the basic support services therein. PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CADRE SALARY SCHEDULESalary Code Salary Scale and Grade 21 095 097 Rs 86000 x 3000 – 92000 Director (Procurement and Supply) 21 075 089 Rs 46900 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 x 1850 – 68500 x 1950 – 70450 Deputy Director (Procurement and Supply) 21 070 085 Rs 39575 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 62950 Manager (Procurement and Supply) 21 064 082 Rs 33425 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 58075 Assistant Manager (Procurement and Supply) 21 064 081 Rs 33425 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 56450 Assistant Manager (Procurement and Supply) (Future Holder)Pay Review 2016 ~240~

Civil Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Development - Procurement and Supply CadreSalary Code Salary Scale and Grade 21 058 078 Rs 28625 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x 1625 – 51575 Principal Procurement and Supply Officer (Personal) formerly Senior Procurement and Supply Officer (Personal to officers in post as at 31.12.12 )21 058 074 Rs 28625 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 45375 Principal Procurement and Supply Officer (New Grade)21 050 071 Rs 22575 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 Procurement and Supply Officer/Senior Procurement and Supply Officer21 038 063 Rs 17375 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 Assistant Procurement and Supply Officer (Personal) ********** ~241~ Pay Review 2016