DNB International Business School

MQA Registered · HRDC Refundable · Practical, Industry-Focused Training

Recruitment and Selection Course

Hire the right people, the right way. Our practical recruitment and selection training in Mauritius teaches HR professionals, hiring managers and business owners how to plan recruitment campaigns, write accurate job descriptions, screen CVs efficiently, run competency-based interviews and make fair, legally compliant hiring decisions under the Workers' Rights Act 2019.

  • Master the full recruitment cycle from job analysis to onboarding
  • Run structured, competency-based interviews with confidence
  • Avoid discrimination and stay compliant with Mauritian employment law
  • Reduce bad hires, turnover and cost-per-hire
  • HRDC refundable for employed participants

Practical, Hands-On Hiring Skills

Flexible Learning (Online / Blended / Face-to-Face)

Designed for Mauritian Workplaces

HRDC Refundable for Employed Participants

Why Trust DNB Business Institute

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Our HR Management courses are backed by the world's most respected awarding bodies, approved by Mauritius regulators, and trusted by leading organisations across every major industry.

Recruitment and Selection Course

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5,000+

Professionals Trained

Locally & internationally

10+

Years of Excellence

In HR & leadership training

200+

Corporate Clients

Across all industries

20+

Countries Reached

Africa, Asia & beyond

75%

HRDC Refund

On eligible programmes

Duration

Short Course — flexible scheduling

Study Mode

Online / Blended / Face-to-Face

Format

Practical workshops, role-plays & real hiring scenarios

Certificate

Certificate in Recruitment & Selection

HRDC Refundable

Up to 60% refund for eligible participants

About the Course

Recruitment mistakes are expensive. A single bad hire can cost an organisation months of salary, lost productivity and team disruption. This practical recruitment and selection course gives HR teams and hiring managers in Mauritius a structured, professional hiring process they can apply immediately — from defining the role and attracting the right candidates to interviewing, assessing and making a compliant job offer.

Training is hands-on: participants practise CV screening, build interview guides and run mock competency-based interviews with trainer feedback. The course fits naturally alongside our Diploma in HR Management for those building a full HR skill set, and can also be delivered in-house as part of our corporate training solutions for companies upskilling entire hiring teams.

What You Will Learn

  • Job Analysis, Job Descriptions & Person Specifications
  • Competency-Based & Behavioural Interviewing
  • Recruitment Planning & Sourcing Strategies
  • Selection Tests & Assessment Methods
  • Writing Effective Job Adverts & Employer Branding
  • Avoiding Bias & Discrimination in Hiring
  • CV Screening & Shortlisting Techniques
  • Employment Law & the Workers' Rights Act 2019 in Recruitment
  • Structured Interview Guides & Scoring Matrices
  • Reference Checks, Job Offers & Onboarding
  • Recruitment Metrics: Cost-per-Hire, Time-to-Fill & Quality of Hire
  • Using Social Media & Online Platforms for Talent Sourcing
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Who Should Enrol?

  • HR officers, HR assistants and recruitment coordinators who manage hiring day to day
  • Hiring managers, supervisors and team leaders who interview and select candidates
  • Entrepreneurs and SME owners in Mauritius doing their own recruitment
  • Recruitment agency staff and consultants who want a professional, structured methodology
  • Professionals starting an HR career who want a practical, in-demand skill to stand out
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Career Opportunities

Recruitment skills are among the most transferable and in-demand HR skills in Mauritius. This course strengthens your profile for roles across HR departments, recruitment agencies and growing businesses.

Recruitment Officer

Talent Acquisition Specialist

HR Officer

HR Administrator

Recruitment Consultant

Hiring Manager

Approved Training. Real Refunds.

This recruitment and selection training is delivered by DNB Business Institute, an MQA-registered institution and an approved City & Guilds and ILM centre. Eligible employed participants can claim an HRDC levy refund of up to 60% through the Human Resource Development Council — and we handle the G1 and G3 paperwork for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

The course is designed for HR officers, recruitment coordinators, hiring managers, supervisors, recruitment agency staff and business owners in Mauritius who are involved in hiring decisions and want a structured, professional recruitment process.

Yes. DNB Business Institute is an HRDC-approved training provider, and eligible employed participants can claim a levy refund of up to 60% of the course fee through their employer. We assist with the G1 and G3 paperwork. Learn more about the HRDC refund process.

Yes. Competency-based and behavioural interviewing is a core part of the programme. Participants build structured interview guides, practise questioning techniques in role-plays and learn to score candidates objectively using assessment matrices.

Yes. The course addresses the legal aspects of hiring in Mauritius, including non-discrimination, fair selection practices and relevant obligations under the Workers' Rights Act 2019, so your recruitment decisions are both effective and compliant.

Yes. We regularly deliver recruitment and selection training in-house for organisations that want to upskill entire hiring teams, with content tailored to your industry and vacancies. See our corporate training solutions or contact us for a proposal.

Many participants continue to our Diploma in HR Management to build a complete HR skill set, or progress later to the Advanced Diploma in HR Management for strategic HR and management-level roles.

Hire better. Starting with your next vacancy.

Get the skills. Get the process. Get the right people on your team.

What Our Participants Say

HR professionals, hiring managers and business owners across Mauritius have transformed the way they recruit after training with DNB Business Institute.

"Before this course, our interviews were unstructured and every manager did things differently. Now we use one interview guide and scoring matrix across the whole company. The quality of our hires has improved noticeably."

PR
Priya R.
HR Officer, Manufacturing Sector

"As a small business owner, I was making hiring decisions on gut feeling — and paying for it. The competency-based interviewing module alone was worth the fee. My last two hires have been my best ones yet."

JL
Jean-Luc M.
Managing Director, SME — Port Louis

"The role-plays with trainer feedback made all the difference. I walked out with a complete recruitment toolkit — job description templates, interview guides and a scoring system I use every week. And my company claimed the HRDC refund."

AS
Anisha S.
Recruitment Coordinator, Hospitality Sector
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Frequently Asked Questions About HR Management Courses

Everything you need to know before enrolling on an HR Management qualification or short course with DNB Business Institute.

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DNB Business Institute offers a complete HR Management pathway — from the Certificate in HR Management for beginners, through the Diploma in HR Management for intermediate learners, up to the Advanced Diploma in HR Management for senior professionals. We also offer specialist short courses in Recruitment & Selection, Performance Management, Payroll Administration, Labour Law & Compliance, and Workers' Rights Act Training.
Certificate: If you are new to HR with no prior experience — this is your starting point. Diploma: If you have some HR or admin experience and want to move into an HR Officer or Generalist role. Advanced Diploma: If you are already working in HR and want to step up into management or a strategic HR role. Not sure? Contact our team and we will recommend the right entry point based on your background.
HR Management is one of the most in-demand professional disciplines across all industries in Mauritius. Certificate graduates typically move into HR Assistant, HR Administrator, or People & Culture Coordinator roles. Diploma holders are well-positioned for HR Officer and HR Generalist positions. Advanced Diploma graduates are qualified for HR Manager, Head of HR, and HR Director roles. Our graduates have gone on to work at leading Mauritius organisations including MCB, SBM, Mauritius Airport, and major hospitality and manufacturing groups.
The three qualifications form a progressive pathway. The Certificate covers HR fundamentals — recruitment basics, employment contracts, employee records, and an introduction to labour law. The Diploma builds on this with talent management, performance management, payroll coordination, and the Workers' Rights Act. The Advanced Diploma covers HR strategy, organisational design, workforce planning, HR analytics, and change management. Each level takes 8–24 weeks depending on the programme. See our full comparison table above for a side-by-side breakdown.
Yes. DNB Business Institute is an approved centre for City & Guilds and ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management) — two of the world's most respected awarding bodies, operating in 100+ countries. Qualifications awarded through DNB carry the same international recognition as those earned in the UK or elsewhere. We are also MQA registered and HRDC approved in Mauritius.
Yes — corporate group enrolment is available for all programmes. We offer group discounts for 3 or more participants, bespoke in-company delivery at your premises, and full HRDC grant application support. Eligible organisations can reclaim up to 75% of training costs through the HRDC levy refund scheme. Request a corporate proposal and we will respond within one working day.
Yes. All DNB HR Management programmes are available in multiple formats — fully online via live virtual classes, weekend in-person at our Port Louis training centre, blended (a mix of online and in-person), and in-company delivery at your premises. International students from across Africa, the Indian Ocean, and beyond study with us online and receive the same qualification as campus-based learners. International student information →
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