The Board of Directors is the highest governing body of Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd. It acts on behalf of the institutional members to create and maintain a vision for PML and to determine and ensure that the organizations adheres to appropriate standards of performance. The Board is committed to guaranteeing accountability of PML to the Government of Mauritius.
To assist the Board of Directors in its mandate, it defers part of its powers to sub-committees that may cipher through all the submissions and make recommendations to the Board. Sub-committees generally include Board members, Ministry representatives, Senior management and persons with technical expertise. Nothing precludes the Board to proceed in a different direction if it deems it fit. The Board may also appoint other formal committees depending on tasks at hand if it deems if necessary.
Dr Tomal Kumar Chadeea is the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd, where he provides strategic leadership and governance to strengthen the institution’s role within the national TVET sector. Holding a PhD in Technology Adoption in Higher Education and serving as a Senior Lecturer at the Open University of Mauritius, he brings a strong understanding of academic quality, digital transformation, and learner-centred environments to the Board’s oversight work. His research and publications on technology-enabled learning and digital adoption further support PML’s commitment to building a modern, responsive, and industry-aligned TVET system.
He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) UKand a Blackboard Certified Practitioner. Dr Chadeea collaborates with several international organisations, including the Commonwealth of Learning (Canada) and SADC. He also serves as the national focal point for OBREAL, contributing to regional cooperation, capacity-building initiatives, and innovation within the post-secondary education sector.
Through his combined experience in governance, academic practice, and international engagement, Dr Chadeea helps guide Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd toward stronger institutional resilience, improved quality standards, and a future-readyskills ecosystem.
Mr Praveshswaraj (Kevin) Dayal is an experienced IT professional with more than 20 years in Systems Administration and Networking. He has established a solid track record in managing complex IT environments, implementing secure and efficient systems, and leading technology-driven projects that enhance organisational performance.
With 18 years of experience at the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), Kevin oversees all IT operations and leads the IT team in maintaining reliable infrastructure, ensuring network security, and supporting the organisation’s digital transformation initiatives. In addition to his core IT responsibilities, his involvement in national programmes related to technical and vocational training, skills development, and workforce reskilling has equipped him with strong knowledge of workforce development frameworks and the broader TVET ecosystem.
Before joining the HRDC, Kevin held key technical roles at Enterprise Mauritius and Plaisance Catering Ltd, where he gained valuable experience in system management, network operations, and IT service delivery across diverse sectors.
Kevin holds a MSc in Computer Security and Forensics and a BSc in Business Information Systems with Information Technology. His professional approach combines technical expertise with strategic thinking while contributing to national workforce development initiatives.
Dr. Rajcoomar Auckloo was Director of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) from June 2009 to February 2025. He joined the HRDC in 2005 as Manager Corporate.
He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and Fellow of the Mauritius Institute of Directors (FMIoD). Dr. Auckloo holds a PhD in Human Resource Development; an MBA with specialisation in Finance; MSc Information Technology; BSc (Hons) Accounting; a Diploma in Accountancy and a Certificate in Business Studies from the University of Mauritius. He started his rich career as Officer / Executive Officer at the National Transport Authority in 1981 before he was promoted to Road Transport Inspector.
He worked as Accounting Technician/Senior Accounting Technician, and was subsequently appointed Financial & Management Analyst/Senior Financial & Management Analyst at the Management Audit Bureau – Ministry of Finance, where he worked for 10 years. In 2000, Dr. Auckloo was seconded for duty as Programme Coordinator/Financial Controller, to be responsible for two IFAD (a UN agency) funded projects, namely the Community Development & Micro Enterprise / Micro Finance Development Programme.
Dr. Auckloo has also served as Treasurer and thereafter Chairman of the International Federation of Training & Development Organisations (IFTDO), a world organisation whose registered office is in UK.
The Strategic Deployment Sub-Committee meets periodically on an as-need basis and acts as a sounding board for major projects and key developments at PML. The sub-committee advises the institution on implementing strategic projects.
The overall objective of the Planning and Finance Sub-Committee is primarily to provide financial oversight for the organization. Typical task areas include budgeting and financial planning, approving expenditures above the established threshold from the Board, overseeing planning and procurement process, financial reporting and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accounting policies.
The overall objective of the Human Resources and Staffing Sub-Committee is to support and assist PML to make sound human resource decisions. It has been delegated authority to consider, make decisions and recommendations on staff recruitment, training and development of staff, the setting up of HR procedures and policies, continuity planning along with remunerations and benefits of staff.
