The term 'occupies, as a post' can be summarized as holding a job or position. This term is often used to refer to someone who has been appointed to a certain role or responsibility. For example, a person might be said to occupy the position of CEO of a company. In the crossword, the answer to this clue is 'MANS', which is an abbreviation for 'MANSERVANT'. A MANSERVANT is a male servant who performs duties such as cleaning, cooking, and other household tasks.