Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the post of Administrative Manager.

A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Administrative Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for:

(i) the preparation and conduct of board meetings, committees and annual meetings of shareholders;

(ii) the preparation, publication and distribution of annual reports and all statutory fillings in line with the relevant laws in Mauritius;

(iii) any other such duties provided in the Companies Act 2001; and

(iv) the good functioning of the Group in respect of administrative services.

B. QUALIFICATIONS

(i) a law practitioner, a qualified auditor, a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of the United Kingdom or a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of United Kingdom; OR

(ii) a member of a professional association of company secretaries approved by the Minister under section 111(2) of the Companies Act 1984 or by the Minister under subsection (2); AND

(iii) A Master Degree in Business Administration

C. CANDIDATE PROFILE

(i) reckon at least five (5) years’ post qualification experience as Administrative Manager;

(ii) have a strong command of English and French language;

(iii) possess both strong and effective oral and written communication as well as presentation/negotiation skills;

(iv) be trustworthy and able to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving;

(v) be versatile and adaptable to different work situations and conditions;

(vi) have a high degree of professional ethics, integrity, personal credibility and confidentiality; and

(vii)be computer literate.

D. REMUNERATION

An attractive salary package which will be commensurate with qualifications and experiences.

E. JOB SPECIFICATION

1. To provide the Chief Executive Officer/Board with guidance as to its duties, responsibilities and powers;

2. To inform the Board of all legislations relevant to or affecting meetings of shareholders and directors;

3. To prepare and conduct board meetings, committees, and annual meetings of shareholders;

4. To ensure that minutes of all meetings of shareholders or directors are properly recorded in accordance with paragraph 8 of the Fifth Schedule of the Company Act and all statutory registers are properly maintained; ‘

5. To follow up actions and progress relating to board/ committees’ decisions taken.

6. To certify in the annual financial statements of the company that the company has filed with the Registrar of Companies all such returns as are required of the company under the Company Act;

7. To ensure that a copy of the Company’s annual financial statements and where applicable the annual reports are sent in accordance with sections 219 and 220 of the Company Act to every person entitled to such statements or report;

8. To ensure that all statutory filings have been made in line with the relevant laws in Mauritius;

9. To oversee the Registry of the SIT Group;

10. To establish, elaborate and implement administrative procedures for the efficient functioning of the group, including internal and external communications.

11. To provide advice and guidance to Senior Management on the work programs of the Board and relevant subcommittees, coordinate and prepare papers for timely submissions to Board/Committee members;

12. To liaise with issues relating to provision of office accommodation, furniture, equipment, and other related issues. 13. To liaise with the Company legal advisers on legal issues and represent the Company in Court cases and in other institutions, whenever required.

14. Any other such duties provided in the Company’s Act 2001.

F. MODE OF APPLICATION

Candidates should send their applications duly accompanied by photocopies of their certificates/references, curriculum vitae by registered post or email on [email protected] not later than Friday 06th June 2025 by 16:30hrs to the Team Leader – Administration & HR, Sugar Investment Trust, Ground Floor, NG Tower, Ebène, 72201.

Envelopes should be clearly marked with the respective post applied on the top left corner.

Candidates may be requested to submit a Character Certificate;

Salary in respect of the above-mentioned posts will be negotiable;

Late applications will not be considered;

Only the best candidates will be called for an interview; and

SIT reserves the right not to make any appointment following this advertisement