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Talent Wiki – Mauritania

Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Mauritania

Capital

Nouakchott

Currency

Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)

Languages

Arabic, Fula, Soninke, Wolof

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

GDP per Capita

$1,650.32

Employer Tax

15%

Talent Overview

Mauritania is located in the Northwestern part of Africa with 90% of its territory situated in the Sahara. The country is the 119th freest economy in the world and is ranked 20th among the 47 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The country mainly relies on agriculture and livestock. However, the country’s large iron ore deposits constitute 50% of the country’s exports. The main countries they export to are China (38.6%), Spain (15.2%), and Japan (8.4%). 

Major economic hubs:

Nouakchott

Skills in demand:

Mining Professionals, Education Professionals, Agriculture Professionals, Skilled Professionals

Mauritania Map

Local Universities

The top local universities in Mauritania are as follows:

Uni1 13

Université des Sciences, de Technologie et de Médecine (University of Science, Technology and Medicine)

RANKING

Local: 1

World: 8302

Uni2 12

Institut Supérieur d’Etudes et de Recherche Islamiques (Advanced Institute for Islamic Studies and Research)

RANKING

Local: 2

World: 11569

Uni3 10

Université Libanaise Internationale en Mauritanie (Lebanese International University of Mauritania)

RANKING

Local: 3

World: 12044

Uni4 9

École Nationale d’Administration, de Journalisme et de Magistrature (National School of Administration, Journalism and Magistracy)

RANKING

Local: 4

World: 12825

Salary Data

The table contains the average monthly salary in Mauritania

Job Title Average Monthly Salary (in MRU) Average Monthly Salary (in USD)
Information Technology Manager 34,300.00 943
Network Engineer 16,700.00 459
Developer / Programmer 20,200.00 555
Project Manager 22,200.00 610
Database Administrator 20,100.00 552
Business Analyst 24,100.00 663
Business Development Manager 31,900.00 877

 

Mauritania Talent Source

Talent Sourcing Tips

Top Local Job Boards:

Jobnet Africa, Careers in Africa

Number of LinkedIn users:

98,900

Top Recruitment Agencies:

Airswift, ZH Recruitment, International Staffing Company

Employing in Mauritania

Hiring in Mauritania requires you to be aware of the local employment laws, benefits, payroll, and taxes. Given below is everything you need to know on how to successfully onboard talents from Mauritania.

Employee Contract

Contracts in Mauritania can either be written or oral. However, the best practice is to provide a written contract in Arabic or languages understood by the employee with all the provisions and details for employment.

Probation Period

The probationary period for new employees depends on the contract between the employee and employer.

Public and Provincial Holidays

Date Name Type
1 Jan New Year’s Day Public Holiday
22 Apr Eid ul-Fitr (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
1 May Labor Day / May Day Public Holiday
25 May Africa Day Public Holiday
29 Jun Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
19 Jul Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
27 Sep Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
28 Nov Independence Day Public Holiday

Employee Leaves

Type of leave Time period Mandatory
Annual leave/Earned Leave 18 days Yes
Maternity Leave  14 weeks Yes
Sick Leave No

 

Payroll

Payroll 1

Payroll Cycle

Workers are paid monthly.

Payroll 2

Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Mauritania is MRU 30,000.00 per month.

Payroll 3

Overtime Pay

Overtime pay in Mauritania depends on the collective bargaining agreements as there are no set rules around the same in the country.

Bonus

13th Month Pay

The 13th-month pay is not mandatory in Mauritania. 

Employee Benefits

Full-time employees in Mauritania are ensured to have insurance benefits such as

  • Old Age Pension
  • Family Benefits
  • Accident / Injury Benefit
  • Disability Benefit
  • Death Benefit

Taxes

Employer Payroll Tax

Contribution Rate (%)
Industrial Health 1.75
Industrial Injury 4.75
Retirement Plans 4.75
Family Allowances 3.75
Total 15

Employee Payroll Tax

Contribution Rate (%)
Industrial Health 0.25
Industrial Injury 0.25
Retirement Plans 0.25
Family Allowances 0.25
Total 1

Employee Income Tax

Taxable Remuneration (MRU) Rate (%)
From 6,000.00 to 9,000.00 15
Between 9,000.00 to 21,000.00 25
Over 21,000.00 40

VAT

The standard VAT in Mauritania is usually 16% for local goods, 20% for petroleum products, and 18% for telephony.

Offboarding & Termination

Employers must provide a written notice for terminating employees specifying valid reasons under the labour code. Failure to do so is illegal and may be subject to fines and legal action.

The notice period for probationary and regular employees is up to two weeks.

There are no provisions for severance pay in Mauritania.

Visa and Immigration

Applying for a business visa to Mauritania, travelers must have the following documents ready for application. 

  • Valid passport of at least 6 months
  • Visa Application form
  • 4 passport-sized photographs 
  • Letter of financial solvency from a local bank
  • Proof of employment
  • A letter from the company for the purpose of the visit
  • A letter from the host company from Mauritania
  • Ticket and confirmed itinerary for the whole trip

For more information, you can contact your Mauritanian embassy or consulate in your country.

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