Applications are invited from suitably qualified Lesotho or South African nationals to
serve on the Board of Directors of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA)
in the portfolios of Legal, Project Management, Human Resource Management,
Socio-Economic Development, Audit ; Risk Management, Natural Environment
and Operations & Maintenance. The LHDA is tasked with the implementation,
operation and maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project within Lesotho.
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project is a joint project of the Government of the
Kingdom of Lesotho and the Government of the Republic of South Africa aimed at
harnessing the water resources of the highlands of Lesotho for the benefit of both
countries.
Members of the Board of Directors must be fluent in English and are required to have
competence in analytical, communication, teamwork and management/leadership
skills as well as some knowledge of the operating environment of the LHDA or of
similar organizations. All candidates must have ten years post qualification experience
in their field(s) of expertise.
Members of the Board may be required to participate in sub-committees, undertake
special investigations and provide expert advice in areas of their disciplines and
experience.
Remuneration of Members of the Board will be market related and shall cover
preparation and attendance at Board Meetings, sub-committee work and ad-hoc work
such as special delegated tasks or investigations. Members of the Board will be fully
reimbursed for authorised expenditure incurred in the performance of their duties.
Typical expenses include travel, accommodation, telephone, secretarial and courier
services.
Specific requirements for each of the seven portfolios are:
Legal
The candidate shall be an admitted Advocate/Attorney either in Lesotho or South
Africa with at least three (3) years’ experience as a board member. Experience in
environmental and/or construction law is a pre-requisite.
Project Management
The Project Management portfolio deals mainly with the implementation of Phase
II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. The emphasis of the portfolio will be on
the successful design and construction of Phase II within budget. The individual will
head the multi-disciplinary sub-committee made up of civil and electrical engineers,
environmental and social experts as well as experts in the fields of contract law, finance
and project management of large multi-billion civil engineering projects.
Human Resource Management
A degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or
related discipline. A post graduate qualification or professional registration will be an
added advantage.
Socio-Economic Development
A degree and a post-graduate qualification in Sociology, Anthropology or SocioEconomic
Development with experience in compensation, resettlement and
development programmes.
Audit and Risk Management
A Chartered Accountant with skills in Audit, Accounting and Finance as well as
knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and project management.
A post-graduate qualification in Business Management or Administration will be an
added advantage.
Natural Environment
A degree and post-graduate qualification in Terrestrial or Aquatic Ecology. A holistic
thinker with experience in serving as a Board member or an Advisor in similar
organisations.
Operations and Maintenance
An internationally recognized university degree and an affiliation with a professional
body in any of the following engineering disciplines: Civil Engineering, Electrical
Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Experience on a large water sector or
electrical power generation facility is required.
Interested individuals for each of the above portfolios are requested to send their
applications with a detailed CV, names and respective addresses of three referees by
16th February, 2015 at 16:00 hours to
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Energy, Meteorology and Water Affairs
Phase II Government Complex
P O Box 772
Maseru
Lesotho
serve on the Board of Directors of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA)
in the portfolios of Legal, Project Management, Human Resource Management,
Socio-Economic Development, Audit ; Risk Management, Natural Environment
and Operations & Maintenance. The LHDA is tasked with the implementation,
operation and maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project within Lesotho.
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project is a joint project of the Government of the
Kingdom of Lesotho and the Government of the Republic of South Africa aimed at
harnessing the water resources of the highlands of Lesotho for the benefit of both
countries.
Members of the Board of Directors must be fluent in English and are required to have
competence in analytical, communication, teamwork and management/leadership
skills as well as some knowledge of the operating environment of the LHDA or of
similar organizations. All candidates must have ten years post qualification experience
in their field(s) of expertise.
Members of the Board may be required to participate in sub-committees, undertake
special investigations and provide expert advice in areas of their disciplines and
experience.
Remuneration of Members of the Board will be market related and shall cover
preparation and attendance at Board Meetings, sub-committee work and ad-hoc work
such as special delegated tasks or investigations. Members of the Board will be fully
reimbursed for authorised expenditure incurred in the performance of their duties.
Typical expenses include travel, accommodation, telephone, secretarial and courier
services.
Specific requirements for each of the seven portfolios are:
Legal
The candidate shall be an admitted Advocate/Attorney either in Lesotho or South
Africa with at least three (3) years’ experience as a board member. Experience in
environmental and/or construction law is a pre-requisite.
Project Management
The Project Management portfolio deals mainly with the implementation of Phase
II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. The emphasis of the portfolio will be on
the successful design and construction of Phase II within budget. The individual will
head the multi-disciplinary sub-committee made up of civil and electrical engineers,
environmental and social experts as well as experts in the fields of contract law, finance
and project management of large multi-billion civil engineering projects.
Human Resource Management
A degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or
related discipline. A post graduate qualification or professional registration will be an
added advantage.
Socio-Economic Development
A degree and a post-graduate qualification in Sociology, Anthropology or SocioEconomic
Development with experience in compensation, resettlement and
development programmes.
Audit and Risk Management
A Chartered Accountant with skills in Audit, Accounting and Finance as well as
knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and project management.
A post-graduate qualification in Business Management or Administration will be an
added advantage.
Natural Environment
A degree and post-graduate qualification in Terrestrial or Aquatic Ecology. A holistic
thinker with experience in serving as a Board member or an Advisor in similar
organisations.
Operations and Maintenance
An internationally recognized university degree and an affiliation with a professional
body in any of the following engineering disciplines: Civil Engineering, Electrical
Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Experience on a large water sector or
electrical power generation facility is required.
Interested individuals for each of the above portfolios are requested to send their
applications with a detailed CV, names and respective addresses of three referees by
16th February, 2015 at 16:00 hours to
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Energy, Meteorology and Water Affairs
Phase II Government Complex
P O Box 772
Maseru
Lesotho
