Government Wage Assistance Scheme (GWAS) and Self-Employed Assistance Scheme (SEAS) – Extension for April 2021
18/04/2021
Extension of Wage Assistance Scheme and Self-Employed Assistance Scheme for the month of May 2021
27/05/2021
The Minister of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives has announced on 29 April 2021 that his Ministry is extending the SME Employment Scheme to 1000 additional graduates for a period of one year.
The SME Employment Scheme seeks to instill and develop entrepreneurial skills among graduates and diploma holders. The Scheme will boost their employability while providing SMEs with fresh talents to support their development.
Employment under this scheme is for a period of 1 year.
A monthly stipend of Rs 14,000 or Rs 10,200 based on attendance will be provided to each graduate or diploma holder respectively, during this period while the Employer will pay the monthly traveling costs.
Eligibility for the SME Employment Scheme
SMEs should be duly registered with SME Mauritius and be in operation for 6 months.
Stipend
SME Mauritius will meet the cost of the monthly stipend of Rs 14,000 for a degree holder and of Rs 10,200 for a diploma holder. The SME offering the placement will have to pay the travelling expenses.
Monitoring
The SME offering the placement will have to send the monthly attendance of the young graduate or diploma holder to SME Mauritius.
Mode of Application
The application form for SMEs can be downloaded here. The following documents will have to be attached to the application form:
- Business Registration Number (BRN)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- SME Registration Certificate
The application form for unemployed degree and diploma holders can be downloaded here.
The duly completed application form should be sent by email to info@smemu.org
