Gambling Regulatory Authority: Licensing and Inspectorate Unit Is Responsible, Among Others, For
Gambling Regulatory Authority: Licensing and Inspectorate Unit Is Responsible, Among Others, For
Gambling Regulatory Authority: Licensing and Inspectorate Unit Is Responsible, Among Others, For
18.1 Operating under the aegis of the Prime Minister’s Office since January 2015, the
Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is a body corporate set up under the GRA
Act 2007. It is mainly responsible for licensing and monitoring of
gaming/gambling activities and collection of license fees from stakeholders.
18.2 The objects of the GRA include, among others, to: regulate and control
gambling activities and the organisation of lottery games, sweepstake and
lotteries; regulate and monitor the organisation of horse racing; promote public
confidence in the integrity of the gambling industry and the horse racing
industry; ensure that gambling is conducted in a fair and transparent manner;
foster responsible gambling in order to minimise harm caused by gambling;
promote tourism, employment and economic development; and promote the
welfare and leisure of the race-going public.
18.3 At present, GRA is providing its services through three units, namely the
Licensing and Inspectorate Unit, the Finance Unit and the IT Section with the
following activities:
18.4 In accordance with Section 13 (i) of the GRA, the responsibility of the execution
of the Policy of the Board and the control and management of the day-to-day
business of the Authority rest upon the Chief Executive. The other personnel
comprises four officers on permanent establishment, three officers on
secondment from MOFED and six officers on contract. The Authority is also
assisted by a team of officers of the “Police des Jeux”.
18.6 The submission was examined in line with provisions of Section 3 of the GRA
Act where it is stipulated that the GRA should comprise the Inspectorate
Division, the Investigation Division, the Internal Audit Division and any other
divisions as may be set up by the Board. Some incompatibility was noted
between the provisions of the Act and the proposed functional structure of the
organisation. In view thereof and given the number of grades involved, the
Bureau considers it more appropriate for the GRA to re-examine its proposals
regarding the structure and new grades. Thereafter, the salary gradings may be
provided on an adhoc basis once the established procedure has been followed
and relevant clarifications/information obtained.
18.7 We are, however, on the basis of functional needs, providing for the grades of
Legal Affairs Officer, Public Relations/ Responsible Gambling Officer, Auditor,
Systems Analyst and Clerk/Word Processing Operator. As regards grades on
the permanent and pensionable establishment, we are providing the revised
salary scales in alignment with our pay structure.
Recommendation 1
18.8 We recommend the creation of the following grades: Legal Affairs Officer,
Auditor, Public Relations/Responsible Gambling Officer, Systems Analyst
and Clerk/Word Processing Operator.
18.10 Incumbent would be required, among others, to: advise the GRA Office on legal
matters; handle court matters/proceedings pertaining to licences; consult with
the Authority/Legal Adviser as and when required; develop, initiate, maintain
and review policies and procedures for a compliance; develop and periodically
review and update Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and
relevance in providing guidance to Management and employees; and
develop/implement corrective actions plans to resolution on problematic issues
and provide general guidance on how to tackle similar situations in future.
18.12 Appointee would be required, among others, to: design and implement
Communication Strategies and Plan; disseminate information which will help to
create greater awareness of the role of the Authority; provide reports on the
status and actions of the Communication Plan; develop and implement a
Responsible Gambling Programme for the Authority; to sensitise people on the
harm of gambling; and promote gambling as a leisure.
18.14 Incumbent would be required, among others, to: conduct internal and external
audit of the GRA and its stakeholders; develop a systematic audit testing of
control; and make recommendations and improvements to the system of
procedures to achieve accuracy, eliminate errors, defalcation, wastage, fraud
and the maintenance of an up-to-date and well organised database.
18.16 Incumbent would be required, among others, to: develop, maintain and update
software/web applications; update and maintain the GRA website; and assist
users with day-to-day operational problems and coach hours on use of IT
System and Office tools to enhance productivity and perform daily tasks
required to maintain the GRA system in proper operating condition such as
database maintenance, backup and other related duties.
18.18 Incumbent would be required, among others, to: perform clerical duties and take
down dictation; carry out word processing and computer/data processing work;
update information in the computer system; and to operate telefax and e-mail
services.
SALARY SCHEHDULE
GRA 1 : Rs 11970 x 260 – 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x
375 – 19575 x 475 – 21475
Office Assistant
GRA 2 : Rs 14050 x 275 – 15150 x 300 – 15750 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x
475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 30175
Clerk/Word Processing Officer (New Grade)
GRA 3 : Rs 16400 x 325 – 17700 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x
775 – 32500
Management Support Officer
formerly Officer (General Services)
GRA 4 : Rs 19200 x 375 – 19575 x 475 – 21950 x 625 – 23200 x 775 – 32500 x
925 – 37125 x 1225 – 38350
Confidential Secretary
GRA 5 : Rs 26300 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x
1625 – 56450
Legal Affairs Officer (New Grade)
Public Relations/Responsible Gambling Officer (New Grade)
Systems Analyst (New Grade)
18. GAMBLING REGULATORY AUTHORITY (Contd)
GRA 6 : Rs 28625 x 775 – 32500 x 925 – 37125 x 1225 – 40800 x 1525 – 49950 x
1625 – 56450
Auditor (New Grade)