As the year-end festive season approaches, retailers in Mauritius are strengthening their teams to handle the surge in shopping activity. Various job openings are available, including cashiers, sales assistants, and stockroom assistants. These temporary contracts not only provide students and young individuals with work experience but also offer a chance to secure permanent employment. Several major retailers, including SaveMax, Dreamprice, and City Sport Maurice, have announced their recruitment plans.
SaveMax, with 30 stores across the island, is recruiting over 50 young individuals for temporary positions as cashiers and sales assistants. The salary offered ranges from Rs 18,000 to Rs 20,000 per month, and the contracts will run from late November 2026 to early January 2027. Interested candidates can attend walk-in interviews at any SaveMax store, bringing their CV and a copy of their identity card. According to Adarsh Bokhoree, Managing Director of SaveMax, the company values rigor, honesty, and a willingness to learn, and successful candidates will receive on-the-job training.
Dreamprice, operating 32 stores island-wide, is also hiring around 100 young individuals for temporary positions as cashiers and sales assistants. The salary offered is the minimum wage, with no overtime pay for students. The contracts will run from November 15 to December 31, and interested candidates can still apply. Nooreza Fawzee, Financial Director of Dreamprice, stated that the company recruits mainly students who use the school break to take on temporary employment, with opportunities for permanent positions available based on performance.
City Sport Maurice, which manages 20 stores across the island, including Kiabi, Aldo, and Levi’s, is recruiting 47 young individuals for temporary positions as sales assistants and warehouse workers. The salary offered starts at the minimum wage of Rs 17,745 per month, plus overtime pay. The contracts will run from November 16 to December 31, and the deadline for applications was November 10. Dominique Filleul, Director of City Sport Maurice, emphasized that seasonal jobs can serve as a stepping stone to long-term careers.
Intermart, with 12 stores island-wide, is recruiting around 30 young individuals per store for temporary positions as cashiers and sales assistants. The salary offered starts at the minimum wage of Rs 17,745 per month, plus overtime pay. The contracts will run from late October to January 8, 2027, and interested candidates can still apply. Abthar Dhurrun, Chief Operating Officer of Paltoni Retail Ltd, noted that the company faces a general labor shortage and needs to strengthen its teams during the year-end festive season.
Masters Express, operating 15 stores across the island, is recruiting around 15 young individuals per store for temporary positions as helpers and sales assistants. The salary offered starts at the minimum wage of Rs 17,745 per month, plus overtime pay. The contracts will run until the end of December, and the deadline for applications was November 10. Uttam Sumaroo, General Secretary of Masters Express, stated that the company prioritizes applicants who live near its stores and offers potential long-term opportunities for successful candidates.
These seasonal job opportunities not only provide students and young individuals with work experience but also offer a chance to secure permanent employment. Retailers emphasize the importance of motivation, dedication, and a sense of responsibility in their employees. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of these companies and potentially secure long-term positions.
Key points
- Retailers in Mauritius are recruiting seasonal workers for the year-end festive season, offering temporary jobs and potential long-term opportunities.
- Several major retailers, including SaveMax, Dreamprice, and City Sport Maurice, have announced their recruitment plans, with various job openings available.
- The temporary contracts not only provide students and young individuals with work experience but also offer a chance to secure permanent employment.
