DIRECTOR GENERAL

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Roads Directorate (RD) has been established through Roads Directorate Act 2010 within Ministry of Public Works and Transport as a body corporate with perpetual succession and it is a non-profit making public institution. It is responsible to the Board of Directors. Roads Directorate manages road infrastructure and ensures that existing roads and access routes are comprehensively and regularly maintained and rehabilitated when required, upgraded and extended in an efficient manner to meet the needs of the economy and the nation. The main functions of the Roads Directorate are road network planning, development and maintenance; quality assurance as well as construction and maintenance of footbridges
POSITION: DIRECTOR GENERAL

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Determine and formulate policies and strategies of the roads sub-sector,
Strategically plan, direct and coordinate execution of the Directorate operations within the terms of the Performance Agreements signed with the Ministry.
Review operations and results of the Directorate,
Report to the relevant authorities, and represent the Directorate in its dealings with external bodies and stakeholders.
Direct implementation and achievement of policies and strategies through subordinate Directors and Managers and ensure effective resource acquisition and utilization.
A university degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.
A Master’s Degree in Highway or Transportation Engineering/ Construction / Project Management or Business Administration and /or transport planning and management will be an added advantage.
Minimum twenty years experience in roads administration including at least eight years at a senior management level dealing with contracts management and administration, complex financial management. Some private sector experience is considered highly desirable.
Membership of Professional Leadership development Bodies

Interested candidates are to submit the application letter with the following documents: Certified copies of Educational Certificates and Transcripts, Passport page showing biographical details, Motivation Letter from at least 2 referees and curriculum vitae. If there are professional association membership’s certificates, they should be attached as well.
For detailed job profile, visit the Roads Directorate website athttp://www.rd.org.ls/ or at Principal Secretary’s Office-Works Head Quarters -Maseru
NB: The closing date for the submission of applications is 14th NOVEMBER, 2014. No late applications will be accepted. Only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Applications should be addressed and submitted to:
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:POSTAL ADDRESS: Chairperson of the RD Board(PS-Works)
Ministry of Public Works and Transport – HeadquartersMinistry of Public Works and Transport – Headquarters Chairperson of the RD Board(PS-Works)P.O. Box 20
Industrial Area, MaseruIndustrial Area, Maseru 100
Tel: (+266) 22327310Lesotho
OR
Industrial Area, Maseru
Tel: (+266) 22321606