Pages

100 Job Opportunities at Lesotho Bureau of Statistics


Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following Temporary Positions tenable at Bureau of Statistics.

Department: Bureau of Statistics

Job Title: Interviewer

Wages: M170.19 per day

Duration: 2 Months and 2 Weeks

Number of posts: 47

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, the Interviewer shall collect data in assigned enumeration area.

Qualifications and Experience

First degree in Statistics / Economics / Demography / Agricultural Economics OR
First degree in Environment Science / Business Management or Accounting / Pastoral Care and Counselling
Participation in household surveys data collection using Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) is necessary and Computer literacy will be an added advantage. The incumbents must provide two written references.

Working Conditions

The nature of the work will demand working during public holidays and weekends and beyond official working hours
The incumbents are liable to collect data in remote and discrete indigenous areas of the country

Other terms and conditions

Interested candidates must apply in their respective Districts

How to apply

Application form and CV coupled with certified copies of educational certificates should be hand delivered to Bureau of Statistics office available in ten districts of Lesotho. The application forms are available in all Statistics offices. The closing date for submission of applications is 15 December 2017. If you are not contacted after 2 weeks from the deadline day consider your application unsuccessful.

Recruitment at Storm Mountain Diamonds


Human Resources Manager 

JOB PURPOSE:
To develop and implement HR-strategies by applying leading edge HR-practices, services and technology. To integrate and align project human resource standards and to provide assurance and governance of HR standards, policies and procedures in all projects. To provide HR advice, support and influence to the Business Unit by assisting and developing services across the range of HR activities. To ensure all aspects of HR support are compliant and is aligned with Group guidelines and HR practices. May lead a team of HR Specialists in the provision of these services, including learning and development, performance management, compensation and benefits queries, expatriate support, employee consultation and employee relations.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & RELATED EXPERIENCE • Degree in Human Resources Management
• Driver’s License (Code B)
• 8 years’ experience in Human Resources Operations field
• 5 years’ experience in Management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Render specialised advisory and support services in respect of in-house training events, as well as regular employment processes and procedures, to ensure adequate information and support is available.
• Conduct training needs analysis to recommend appropriate training and other development interventions.
• Ensure labour targets are set (whilst taking the localization plan into account) and managed to ensure adherence to legal requirements
• Conduct strategic workforce planning, identify labour demand-supply gaps and develop strategies to bridge gaps
• Provide independent support and influence to managers and employees to assist in resolving discrimination and harassment allegations and other employee grievances.
• Support managers in attending to disciplinary and performance issues for administrative, support and professional employees to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
• Provide a recruitment service to engage and source appropriate staff for the Business Unit
• Develop and conduct assessment centres to ensure fair, relevant and appropriate staff selection processes.
• Assess staff annually for developmental purposes and ensure adequate feedback is provided to the workforce.
• Ensure that adverts comply with legislation and is designed to identify and target the right talent
• Drive strategic sourcing and retention of critical skills
• Draw up Individual Developmental Plans for all employees
• Determining current level of skills of employees
• Plan interventions and monitor progress
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the performance management process to ensure reliable performance measurement outcomes.
• Compile, implement and maintain a performance culture program to create a high-performance culture
• Ensure the development and deployment of effective control and monitoring systems, standards and processes and their communication and implementation
• Continual reviewing and updating of specialist standards and processes in alignment with changing legislative and company requirements and ensure communication of changes
• Participate in key reviews, providing assurance that HR related risks have been fully identified, qualified and quantified and that appropriate risk mitigation strategies and plans are in place.
• Drive, in partnership with line, the successful implementation of the localization plan

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Knowledge of HR policies
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Industrial and Labour relations
• OD Interventions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Project Management skills
• Budgeting and Cost control skills
• Presentation and Report writing skills

CLOSING DATE Interested candidates should send their CV’s and certified copies of their certificates on or before the 30th November 2017, to the following email address: applications@stormmountaindiamonds.com or hand delivered to Maseru Office, 15UN Road, Sentinel Park Office.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Opportunities at Mamohau Hospital


Mamohau Hospital is looking for highly qualifies and energetic candidates to fill the below mentioned positions of which the following attributes are mandatory; Maintain working relationship with other employees, self-motivated and highly organized. Strong oral and written communications skills. Demonstrate commitment to the Hospital vision, mission and values. Must have good customer service.

NURSE CLINICIAN
JOB SUMMARY:

Assessing and talking to patients about their problems and discussing the best way to plan and deliver their care. Building relationships with patients to encourage trust. Ensuring the correct administration of medication, and monitoring the results of treatment; preparing and maintaining patient records and producing care plans and risk assessments; ensuring that the legal requirements. Observe protocols and standards of care appropriate to a particular setting or group of patients are observed; working with patients’ families and careers helping to educate them and the patient about their general health condition.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
JOB SUMMARY:

Interpret and dispense medication prescriptions from prescribers. Be able to perform pharmaceutical calculations, taking into account patient-drug interactions be able to use pharmacy computer system for review, Label, fill and deliver medications to appropriate patient. Contribute to improved patient safety. Assist pharmacist in the day to day operation of pharmacy. Must have knowledge in pharmaceutical store management.

All application letter, Curriculum Vitae, Names, contact numbers and emails of 2 referees familiar with your work and certified copies of certificates, transcripts and identity documents should be addressed to; Human Resource Officer, Mamohau Hospital, Private Bag C0073, and Hand Delivered to: the Secretary’s office/reception not later than Friday the 1st December 2017 at 1700hrs.

Employment at Matekane Mining Investment Company


Matekane Mining Investment Company Pty Ltd, Letšeng invites applications from suitably qualified Basotho candidates for the following vacant positions:

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
NUMBER REQUIRED: 2
JOB GRADE: C4

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Purpose: To coordinate and oversee the work of employees in the general maintenance, repairs, servicing, allocation of equipment and fleet to ensure that site operations progress is not hampered as a result of breakdown and idle time.

MAITENANCE & CONDITION SPECIALIST
JOB GRADE: C

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS
Purpose: To support the continued effort of Maximizing equipment uptime and to prevent unforeseen failures, and in so doing extend equipment life:
General Condition Monitoring & Management:
Conduct scheduled and unscheduled equipment condition checks, collation, and analysis;
Interpret condition checks results data and recommend proactive maintenance action
• Supervise the carrying out of Pre-PM inspections, PM’s, over inspection of PM machines
• Liaise with shift supervisors to ensure that maintenance, repairs and services are carried out as planned.
• Schedule oil samples to be taken and monitor sampling of oils
• Take oil samples from equipment and ensure quality of samples before sending away for analysis
• Train maintenance staff on oil sampling procedure:
• Receive oil sample feedback and monitor turnaround times of feedback
• Interpret oil sample feedbacks
• Advice on action and abnormalities on oil sample feedbacks
• Inspect filters and screens during PM services with mechanics
• Monitor track machines undercarriages wear; cleanliness levels of bulk oil and fuel tanks on monthly schedule; bucket and bowl wear on fleet; trucks payload statistics and correct where necessary

HOW TO APPLY
Application letters accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of educational/professional certificates should be delivered to MGC Headquarters 6th Floor, MGC Park, Corner Pope John Paul II Road & Mpilo Boulevard, Maseru on or before Wednesday, 6th December 2017.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Accountant wanted at Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company


The Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the following position:

Job Title: PROJECTS ACCOUNTANT
REPORTS TO: FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING MANAGER

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To assist in the monitoring of the performance of WASCO’s ongoing projects on finance related issues and timely production of reports to all stakeholders.

KEY TASKS:
1. Responsible for the overall administration of all donor funds.
2. Maintain financial records, inclusive of the disbursementegister, the asset register and the bank reconciliation statements.
3. Prepare withdrawal applications to the donors and payment to the suppliers.
4. Ensure that all disbursements from donor funds are processed strictly according to the disbursement procedures of WASCO and the respective donor agencies.
5. Prepare monthly reports on the status of disbursement in respect of individual loans and grants.
6. Ensure compliance with Lesotho Income Tax Regulations in all transactions.
7. Responsible for ensuring that all payments made are according to the budget amounts.
8. Assist in the evaluation process and preparation of the contracts especially on the finance related issues.
9. Assist in the preparation of financial statements for audit and responses to any audit queries or management letter.
10. Assist in the preparation of the Capital Budget investment program and the cash flow.
11. Liaise with the Ministry’s planning section on projects’ issues
12. Production of financial status of projects; and consolidation of the same with progress on the projects.
13. Liaise with Commissioner of Water’s planning section on projects issues.
14. Production of projects’ cumulative cost report.

Core Competencies:
1. Operational Decision-Making
2. Team work
3. Continuous Improvement and Service Delivery Innovation
4. Citizen/ Customer Responsiveness
5. People management
6. Communication and Information Management
7. Problem-solving
8. Planning and organising
9. Project implementation

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
1. General Accountant with three (3) years working experience in finance division in a commercial entity.
OR
2. B. Corn degree in Accounting with three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role
3. Relevant experience/training in Projects accounting is an added advantage.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Submission of Applications
Applications accompanied by detailed CV, names of two referees, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts should be submitted to: The Human Resource Manager Water and Sewerage Company P.O. Box 426 Maseru. 100

The closing date for submissions of applications is 01st December, 2017.

Disclaimers:
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates.
• Selection interviews for short-listed candidates will be at a date, time and place determined by WASCO.
• Short-listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in the CV.
• WASCO reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
• The employment of successful candidate is subject to positive police clearance.

Employment at Nedbank Lesotho


Nedbank Lesotho job offer: Head Office -Maseru

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER -SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES
TO REPORT TO: Head of Retail & Distribution

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To deliver banking solutions to clients by understanding their business and needs through relationship management to achieve the Bank’s strategy.

REQUIRED OUTPUTS: Deliver banking solutions that meet client needs through understanding of client’s business and needs through relationship management
• Demonstrate an understanding of risk parameters by managing client relationships according to credit principles
• Complete tasks through planning and reviewing against set targets
• Manage resources (time, processes and support teams) to optimize value against client expectations
• Comply with risk standards, policies and procedures as required by compliance framework
• Improve results by tracking and analysing financial reports against agreed measures.

QUALIFICATIONS Essential: Any relevant financial Diploma.

QUALIFICATIONS ••• Preferred: Degree in Business or Finance related.
EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years’ experience in a relationship management preferably in a banking environment.
COMPETENCIES ••• Technical: MS Office – advanced
• Business writing – advanced
• Relevant regulatory knowledge – intermediate
• Industry trends – intermediate
• Business Acumen 2 intermediate
• Banking knowledge – intermediate
• Research methodology -intermediate
• Principles of financial management — intermediate
• Principles of project management -Intermediate
• Business principles -intermediate
• Business terms and definitions – intermediate
• Communication Strategies – intermediate
• Data analysis – intermediate
• Decision-making process – intermediate
• Governance, Risk and Controls – intermediate.

COMPETENCIES – Behavioral: Sales Disposition • Managing Work • Sustaining Customer Satisfaction • Building Trusting Relationships • Energy • Communication.

SEND YOUR APPLICATIONS ON OR BEFORE 01 DECEMBER 2017 TO: Head of Human Resources, Nedbank Lesotho P.O. Box 1001, Maseru 100
Email: jobsonoffer@nedbank.co.ls

DISCLAIMER: Interested candidates should submit their applications together with their CVs & certified copies of their certificates, ID or passport • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Lesotho Postbank Job Opportunities


Lesotho Postbank your only commercial Bank in Lesotho, invites suitably qualified local candidates for the following vacant position;

IT Auditor

Job Purpose
To evaluate information processing systems to determine their efficiency, accuracy and completeness. The incumbent will have the opportunity to perform various audit types (such as information technology (IT) general controls reviews; IT security reviews; applications control reviews; IT project reviews; and systems development life cycle project reviews) and provide data analytics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Possess a solid understanding of general IT controls, infrastructure, operating systems, database administration, as well as practical audit experience executing audit programs is essential.
• Plan and execute audit assignments in an efficient, timely, and professional manner in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) standards.
• Evaluate processes to determine adequacy of controls, compliance with policies and procedures, and comparison to leading practices.
• Perform specific audit procedures, tests and analyses.
• Develop accurate, logical and detailed work-papers clearly describing the work performed, results of testing and conclusions reached.
• Provide recommendations to management for strengthening controls, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and enhancing operations.
• Prepare comprehensive written and oral audit reports detailing the results of the audit.
• Partner with more senior members of the team to work with management to develop acceptable solutions to address issues or gaps identified. Perform other special projects as assigned.
• Providing assurance and consulting services throughout the project life cycle.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or the equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• A minimum of at least 3 years of internal or external IT auditing experience.
• Relevant professional certification (i.e. CISA). • Exposure to IT Auditing standards, COBIT, ISO Standards, etc.
• Background in banking, financial services, desirable.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Proficient in using computer software (e.g., ACL, SQL, Excel), hardware and application systems.
• Digital banking experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of auditing processes/procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables.
• Ability to evaluate business processes and IT technology, identify risks and evaluate controls.
• Investigative and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions.
• Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in departmental projects.

How to Apply

Applications (including names of three referees) accompanied by certified copies of relevant certificates should be emailed to mmoseli@lpb.co.ls
OR
hr@lpb.co.ls
OR hand delivered to:
The Human Resources Manager
Lesotho Postbank
Mafike House, 1st Floor
Private Bag Al21
Maseru 100

The closing date for submission of applications is 1st December, 2017.
DISCLAIMER: ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Career Opportunity at Metropolitan Lesotho


Communication Hub Agents x5

An opportunity exists to join this Investor in People Company in the above capacity. Metropolitan Lesotho is wholly owned subsidiary of MMI holdings, a company registered on the Johannesburg stock exchange. We are currently looking for dynamic and self-motivated individuals to be part of the Operations team as Communication Hub Agents based in Maseru. The incumbents will report directly to Communication Hub Manager and will be responsible for all inbound and outbound client communication.

Detail Premium Administrator

An opportunity exists to join this Investor in People Company in the above capacity. Metropolitan Lesotho is a wholly owned subsidiary of MMI holdings, a company registered on the Johannesburg stock exchange. We are currently looking for dynamic and self-motivated individual to be part of the Operations team as Retail Premium Administrator based in Maseru. The incumbent will report directly to Premium Admin Manager.

Retail Premium Admin Credit Controller & Relationship Manager

An opportunity exists to join this Investor in People Company In the above capacity. Metropolitan Lesotho is a wholly owned subsidiary of MMI holdings, a company registered on the Johannesburg stock exchange. We are currently looking for dynamic and self-motivated individual to be part of the Operations team as Retail Premium Admin Credit Controller and Relationship Manager based in Maseru. The Incumbent will report directly to Premium Admin Manager.

Sales Manager – Lesotho North

An opportunity exists to join this Investor in People Company in the above capacity. Metropolitan Lesotho is a wholly owned subsidiary of MMI holdings, a company registered on the Johannesburg stock exchange. We are currently looking for a dynamic and self-motivated individual to be part of the Sales and Distribution team as a Sales Manager Lesotho North, based in Leribe. The incumbent will report directly to Regional Manager Lesotho North.

PLEASE NOTE: Interested candidates should email their applications with CVs, certified copies of passport, transcripts and educational certificates well as two sealed letters of recommendation to hrl@metropolltan.co.za or hand deliver them at Reception at Metropolitan Lesotho Building — Kingsway Maseru on or before 30 November 2017.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will be conducted only with the short-listed candidates.

Employment at Independent Electoral Commission


The Independent Electoral Commission invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:

JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT 

GRADE: E
RESPONSIBLE TO: ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY
Under close supervision of the Assistant Human Resources Officer, the incumbent is responsible for Processing, verifying and maintaining documentation relating to personnel activities such as staff, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations and classifications.

MAIN DUTIES
• Update of staff list and salary bill.
• Initiates work on appointment, confirmations and promotions.
• Arranges for advertising or posting of job vacancies, and notify eligible workers of position availability.
• Processes and review employment applications in order to evaluate qualifications or eligibility of applicants.
• Deals with leave calculations, transfers and retirements.
• Prepares casualty returns and other relevant documents for transmission to Treasury, Public Service and Audit etc.
• Maintain and updates personnel records for staff (paper and electronic) and record leave and staff changes.
• Maintain the HR database and regular update the personnel information

JOB SPECIFICATION
• At least a minimum Diploma in Human Resources Management or Public Administration plus three (3) years working experience in the field of Human Resources.

OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
• Computer Literacy
• Communication
• Initiative, innovativeness and creativity
• Analytical
• Decision making
• Good interpersonal

Interested candidates must submit their applications accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with three referees, copies of certified qualification certificates and transcripts, addressed to:

The Director of Elections
Independent Electoral Commission
P.O. Box 12698
Maseru 100
Applicants should be registered as electors.
Closing date: 14.December 2017
Only Short listed candidates will be contacted.

New Employment at US EMBASSY LESOTHO


The U.S. Embassy Maseru seeks a qualified individual for the position of computer operator.

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Under the direct supervision of the Systems Manager, the incumbent serves at the Local Area Network (LAN) Administrator. When the Systems Manger is on leave, training or out of the office, the LAN Administrator performs the duties of the System Manger and provides comprehensive IT support of all unclassified systems to the mission.
Provides on-going assistance to the end-users in troubleshooting hardware and software problems. Also, maintains the mission Intranet website and maintains the Mission Intranet. Individually shares the responsibility of configuration and management of the mission’s Blackberry mobile telephones.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address required qualification criteria listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Education
Completion of High School Diploma and technical school training in Computer Technology is required.

Prior work experience
Three years extensive software and hardware working experience.

Language proficiency
Level 4 written and spoken English and Sesotho.

Post-entry training.
Administration of Microsoft Windows 7/10 Core technologies; Microsoft Exchange 2010/2016, Microsoft server 2010/2012, Microsoft Networking essentials and A+ desktop systems.

Job knowledge
Must have significant knowledge and experience in the use of PC based software, specificaly, Windows 7, MS Office (Windows Applications) and Micosoft server and client. Significant knowledge of Web page design applications including but not limited to SharePoint, html, graphics, Internet browsers and multimedia.

Skills and abilities
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and solve hardware and software problems. Must be able to manage a stressful and interruption-prone workload. Effective in training users on all user based applications deployed by the Department of State. Possess excellent interpersonal relationships.

SALARY RANGE M198, 933.00 – M287, 898.00 pa.

For more information, please view the full details on the internet at:
https://ls.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
Or contact us on;
Human Resource Office
P.O. BOX 333
MASERU 100
TEL: 22-312-666 Ext. 4160/4217
FAX: 22-310-116
hromaseru@state.gov

OPENING DATE: November 24, 2017
CLOSING DATE: December 8, 2017

If you do not hear from us within three weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Careers at Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO)


The Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the following position:

Job Title:  REGIONAL ACCOUNTANT

Reports to:  CREDIT CONTROL MANAGER

Purpose of the Role: 

To ensure debt collection in the southern region through the implementation of the credit control policy and undertake the reconciliations of the control accounts

Key Tasks:

METERING AND BILLING

Responsible for ensuring that the Billing System in the regions is fully operational at all times through the assistance of the IT section.
Responsible for disconnections and reconnections of accounts in the system during billing

DEBT COLLECTION

Review debtors age analysis of the urban centers and ensure prompt action on all overdue accounts
Identify accounts that may require intervention of the Company’s Executive Management
Liaise with Area Managers on customers who are due for disconnection and ensure that appropriate charges are raised and effected on customers’ accounts
Ensure timely attention to queries from urban centers
Ensure follow ups on all unbilled accounts
Issue lists of defaulting customers to legal for intervention
Editing and updating of third party collections file
Prepare monthly disconnection and reconnection reports for LEWA
Timely attend customer queries
Ensure implementation of set internal controls
Prepare monthly collection programme and monitor that the programme is implemented
Prepare the actual collection against the programme and provides a report on the analysis.

Core Competencies:

Operational Decision-Making
Team work
Continuous Improvement and Service Delivery
Citizen/ Customer Responsiveness
People management
Communication and Information Management
Problem-solving
Planning and organising
Project implementation

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Degree in B. Com. Accounting or Registered Accountant
At least three years experience in a supervisory role

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Submission of Applications

Applications accompanied by detailed CV, names of two referees, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts should be submitted to:

The Human Resource Manager

Water and Sewerage Company

P.O. Box 426

Maseru. 100

The closing date for submissions of applications is 08th December, 2017.

Disclaimers:

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates.
Selection interviews for short-listed candidates will be at a date, time and place determined by WASCO.
Short-listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in the CV.
WASCO reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
The employment of successful candidate is subject to positive police clearance.

Job Positions at the Central Bank of Lesotho


Applications are invited from suitably qualified Lesotho National to fill the following positions at the Central Bank of Lesotho. All interested persons are encouraged to visit CBL website www.centralbank.org.ls for more details or collect the advert at the Central Bank of Lesotho. All interested persons are advised to submit their applications on or before Friday, 15 December 2017 at the below address.

Accountant: Reconciliations and Verifications – Sub Ledger Ref: ARVSL

QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce or Accounting or General Accountant.

Head: HR Business Partnerships Ref: HHRBP

Five years fixed term contract

QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum of Master’s Degree in Human Resources field

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
• A minimum experience of seven (7) years in HR related field, three (3) years of which is at managerial level. Knowledge of Labour Laws

PLEASE INDICATE A REFERENCE OF THE POSITION APPLIED FOR ON THE APPLICATION

Letters of application, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates and transcripts, names and contacts (including tele/cell phone and e-mail) of two referees must be sent/hand delivered to

Director of Human Resources
Central Bank of Lesotho
Corner Moshoeshoe & Airport Roads
P.O. Box 1184
MASERU 100

ONLY SHORLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Employment at Storm Mountain Diamonds (PTY) Ltd


Storm Mountain Diamonds (PTY) Ltd operates a Kimberlite Diamond Mine at Kao in the Botha-Bothe district. SMD requires the fulltime services on a 1 year contract of a

Boilermaker 

who meets the following minimum qualifications.

Qualifications and Requirements
• Matric / FORM 5/ COSC/ N3
• Section 13/26D Boilermaker trade test certificate or Relevant Certificate in Boiler making
• Have at least 3 years working experience in Boilermaking in a Mine Processing plant or Heavy Industry

Maintenance Planner 

who meets the following minimum qualifications.

Qualifications and Requirements
• N3 certificate/Diploma or qualified artisan as Fitter, Electrician, Boilermaker and / or a Mechanician or BSc/Nat. Dip. Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Knowledge of MS programs, Business processes, Budget control and Plant operation
• Have at least 3 years working experience in maintenance administration, coordination and scheduling
• Literate in MS Office Suite and Projects
• Must be skilful in communication, planning and organising

CLOSING DATE

Interested candidates should send their CV’s and certified copies of their certificates on or before 30 November 2017 at 12:00, to the following email address:
applications@stormmountaindiamonds.com or hand-delivered to Maseru office 15 UN Road Sentinel Park Office.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Jobs at Lesotho Milling Company


Senior Laboratory Superintendent /Technician – Maputsoe

The successful incumbent must be a highly motivated, passionate and self-driven individual who is looking for a challenge and willing to make a difference. The key responsibility of the successful incumbent would be to ensure efficient running and proper supervision of the laboratory.

Requirements:
• Matric/ Grade 12 certificate
• Degree in Analytical Chemistry or similar tertiary qualification
• Post-graduate management qualification will be advantageous
• 10 years’ experience in a laboratory environment where at least 4 years have been spent in a middle management position
• Knowledge of maize and wheat food industry environment
• Ability to effectively manage a unionised work place
• Understanding the operation of standardised grain testing equipment and general laboratory instruments
• Proficiency in wet and chemical analysis • Must be computer literate
• Competence in implementing and maintaining of the ISO 22000/ HACCP management systems
• Working knowledge of ISO 22000 and ISO 9001 Standards
• Performance and people management of staff
• Ensure staff comply with company policies, standards and procedures
• Risk Assessments
• Quality Assurance
• Data Management
• Managing Budgets
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal)

Head Wheat Miller – Maputsoe

Must have 10 years wheat milling experience.
The successful incumbent must be a highly motivated, passionate and self-driven individual who is looking for a challenge and willing to make a difference. The key responsibility of the successful incumbent would be to ensure efficient running and proper supervision of the wheat mill.

Requirements:
• Formal milling qualification
• COSC Matric/ Grade 12 certificate
• Post-graduate management qualification will be advantageous
• 10 years’ experience in a wheat milling environment where at least 4 years have been spent in a middle management position
• Knowledge of maize and wheat food industry environment
• Ability to effectively manage a unionized work place
• Understanding the operations of STANDARDISED MILLING and standardised grain testing equipment and general laboratory instruments

Applicant must reside in the Maputsoe/Leribe area or be willing to relocate.
Applications Close on 30 November 2017.
Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Applications should be sent to:
General Manager Operations Lesotho Milling Company (Pty) Ltd P.O. Box 39, Maputsoe, 350
neil@lesco.co.za

Jobs at Liqhobong Mining Development Company


Liqhobong Mining Development Company (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Firestone Diamonds PLC, invites suitably qualified, self-driven, results oriented and competent Basotho to apply for the vacant position of Diesel Mechanic Helper.

Job purpose
To assist the Diesel Mechanic with the maintenance and service of LMDC vehicle fleet. The incumbent is also responsible for maintenance and repairs of all equipment tyres on site.

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Mechanic, the incumbent will carry out the following duties and
responsibilities;
• Perform road inspections on all LMDC vehicles during daily, weekly and monthly services.
• Drain and refill all oils on a vehicle during a service.
• Remove tires for brake shoes or brake pad inspections and refit.
• Replace minor components as and when required.
• Replace defective globes on vehicles as and when required.
• Grease all moving components that require lubrication.
• Check all tyre pressures during a service and pump to required pressure if required.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment for damage and report to supervisor prior to perform and maintenance or repairs on any equipment.
• Inspect vehicles to ensure that they are equipped with the required jack, wheel spanner, trial-angles and jack levers.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to SHE policies, practices, safety standards and complete necessary risk assessments.

Legal and other requirements
• Police clearance and medical examinations of fitness as per the inherent requirements of the position
• Valid code 14 driver’s license

Qualifications and experience
• 3 - 5 years’ experience as a Diesel Mechanic assistant;
• Basic knowledge of Auto Electrician repairs;
• Knowledge in tyre repairs and wheel balance;
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures in maintaining diesel motors;

Skills and competencies
• Efficiency;
• Attention to details/ detail focused;
• Follow through;
• Dexterity;
• Administrative - planning and organizing;
• Results driven - work under pressure;
• Problem analysis and solving skills.

Attributes
• Consistent with agreed principles of correctmoral conduct;
• The ability to act in a tactful and respectfulmanner always;
• Ability to take direction but exercise independent thought and judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and relationships within a fast-paced, teamorientedand lean environment.

Application letters including a detailed CV and certified copies of relevant qualifications should be submitted to:

5th Floor email: careers@liqhobong.co.ls
Letsie Office Park – Pension House
Constitution Road
Maseru West

Closing date for submission of applications is Friday 24th November 2017

Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO EMPLOYMENT


CURRENT JOBS AT US EMBASSY


Introduction
The U.S. Mission in Maputo/Mozambique is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Specialist (Health Management Information Systems).
Description
  1. Bachelors (BS/BA degree or host country equivalent) in one of the following or related disciplines is required:  Informatics, Information Science, Health Information Management, Computer Science; Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or Public Health Informatics is required.
  2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, developing, implementing and maintaining health data information systems to support and evaluate development or health-related program activities is required. 
  3. Level III English (speaking/writing) is required. (This will be tested)
  4. Level IV Portuguese (fluency in both written and oral) is required. (This will be tested)
Profile
Job holder provides technical expertise for Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) strengthening within the context of in-country HIV/AIDS programs supported through the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).  Job holder collaborates with U.S. team colleagues, host country Ministry of Health and other HIV/AIDS implementing partners in the design, development, updating and maintenance of information systems and software that will improve data flow from the sub-national to the national level of the host country.  These activities are all geared toward assisting countries in developing well-functioning health information systems.  Such systems ensure the production, analysis, dissemination and use of reliable, timely information on health determinants, health system performance and health status.  Due to the highly integrated nature of HMIS in all PEPFAR programmatic decision making, job holder works very closely with public health colleagues in all PEPFAR-funded agency programs and is a member of the HMIS and other inter-agency technical working groups, though some responsibilities may be CDC/agency specific.  Job holder is supervised by Informatics Advisor/Team Lead.
MORE AND APPLY 

JOBS AT USAID/LESOTHO


USAID/Southern Africa, an equal opportunity employer, seeks applicants for the above position. All South African citizens and South African permanent residence permit holders. The Youth and Prevention Specialist will serve as a key staff member within the USAID Health Office and the overall PEPFAR program in South Africa. Specifically, the Youth and Prevention Specialist will be responsible for the following: Overseeing prevention, focusing on youth and prevention delivery activities aimed at achieving epidemic control; Providing technical support and leadership to USAID grantees and contractors and the South African government; Coordinating with other U.S. government agencies, the South African government, development partners, and the private sector.
Description
Reference No.:                                674-18-1005
Position / Salary Range:                Project Management Specialist - Youth and Prevention
                 FSN-10:  R 458,541.00  - R 641,955.00 (Full Performance Level)
                 FSN-09: R 326,107.00 - R 456,600.00 (Trainee Level)
    Additional benefits include miscellaneous allowance, education allowance, medical and pension fund subsidy.
Open To:                                      All South African citizens and South African permanent residence permit holders
Location:                                     USAID/Southern Africa
                                                     Health Office (HO)
                                                     Pretoria, South Africa
Opening:                                     November 17, 2017
Closing:                                      December 01, 2017
Work Hours:                               Full-Time; 40 hours/week
USAID/Southern Africa, an equal opportunity employer, seeks applicants for the above position.
Basic Function of Position:
The USAID/South Africa (SA) Health Office (HO) manages one of the largest President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) programs in the world as well as Tuberculosis (TB) activities. In order to achieve an AIDS-free generation, USAID supports clinical and community-based health services (e.g., HIV Testing Services [HTS]; HIV prevention for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), Key Populations (KP) and other priority populations; Orphans and Vulnerable Children [OVC] services; Gender-Based Violence (GBV) services, Mobile Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision [VMMC]; Community Care and Distribution of ARVs, TB Prevention and Diagnosis, and Demand Creation).  The Youth and Prevention Specialist will serve as a key staff member within the USAID Health Office and the overall PEPFAR program in South Africa. Specifically, the Youth and Prevention Specialist will be responsible for the following:
  • Overseeing prevention, focusing on youth and  prevention delivery activities aimed at achieving epidemic control;
  • Providing technical support and leadership to USAID grantees and contractors and the South African government;
  • Coordinating with other U.S. government agencies, the South African government, development partners, and the private sector.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The Youth and Prevention Specialist is a critical member of the Health Office team and will play an important role in ensuring the effective and efficient use of the PEPFAR investment. The HO leadership will be looking to the Youth and Prevention Specialist to add value in the following roles and responsibilities: 
  1.  Program/Project Management (40%):
    • Act as the Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative and/or Agreement Officer's Representative and activity manager for contracts and/or agreements in the USAID/Southern Africa health portfolio, including management of budgets as well as administrative, financial, and technical management and oversight of contracts and agreements.
    • Act as Alternate AOR/COR on awards with budgets ranging from between $1,6 million  to  $20 million.
    • Participate in the strategic design and procurement of Youth (include adolescent girls and boys) and (include migrants and mobile populations) prevention health service delivery programs and activities.
    • Manage and support the implementation of HIV prevention interventions that leverage technology and innovation to advance an AIDS-free generation.
    • Work with prevention implementing partners (between 10-15 implementing partners) to establish innovative partnerships and linkages with multilateral and bilateral donors, foundations, and/or corporations to strengthen programmatic linkages.
    • Oversee compliance of USAID/South Africa health and HIV programs as per annual PEPFAR program guidance with the South African Government and U.S. Government policies and guidelines.
    • Participate and lead the extensive Site Improvement though Monitoring System (SIMS) visits to facility and community sites ensuring appropriate coordination with partners, local counterparts and structures, documentation, and analysis of findings.
    • The Youth  Prevention Specialist is expected to undertake regular travel and site visits of implementing partners and maintain regular communication with implementing partners to ensure that partners have feasible, results-oriented, gender-sensitive work and sound management and financial plans in place; that activity implementation is proceeding in accordance with the approved Country Operational Plan; that planned inputs and outputs are clearly identified and produced on schedule; that funding advances are requested, provided, expended and liquidated in accordance with financial plans and USAID procedures; that pipelines are reviewed with grantees at least quarterly; that timely audits are carried out in accordance with the agreement and any audit recommendations closed; that completed activities are promptly closed out; and that the terms and conditions of activity agreements are complied with.
    • The incumbent is responsible for assisting implementing partners to troubleshoot implementation problems and develop approaches to resolve those problems, and for bringing major management and politically sensitive issues to the attention of the Team Leader.
    • The Youth and Prevention Specialist is a member of the interagency PEPFAR team and maintains regular ties with key staff in other offices of USAID, the US Embassy, the Peace Corps and the Centers for Disease Control. The incumbent will also work with African continent counterparts to share best practices in HIV Prevention.
  1. Project Development - (20%):
  • Leading the design of special studies and evaluations related to the youth and prevention portfolio.
  • Identifying and documenting technically sound, cost-effective, and practical approaches to youth and HIV prevention programs consistent with South African and OGAC policies and priorities. 
  • Participating in the preparation of design and other pre-obligation documentation; assisting in the preparation of the annual country operational plan (COP) for PEPFAR.
  • Ensuring the integration of gender considerations into activity design; and reviewing and ranking proposals and recommending those worthy of funding to USAID and the USG PEPFAR leadership.   
  • Ensuring that USAID supported youth HIV prevention programs are designed to help individuals avoid behaviors that place them at risk of HIV infection, including delaying sexual debut, abstinence, fidelity and monogamy, reduction of casual sexual partnering, reducing sexual violence and coercion, and where appropriate, use of condoms.
  • Ensuring that USAID supported HIV prevention programs are designed to help the target group avoid risky behaviors, reducing sexual gender based violence and coercion, and use condoms and lubricants. 
  • Supporting the establishment and implementation of culturally appropriate HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs that focus on helping youth avoid infection of HIV/AIDS, implemented through non-governmental organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations, particularly those organizations that utilize both professionals and volunteers with appropriate skills, experience and community presence.  
  • The Youth and Prevention Specialist will also assist with supporting and expanding the role(s) of non-governmental and faith-based organizations in providing HIV and AIDS related prevention services to most at risk populations and youth.
  • The incumbent will also work with NGOs working with migrants and mobile populations to expand prevention program coverage that address the key drivers of epidemic.
C.  Monitoring and Reporting (20%):
  • The incumbent will actively monitor the implementation and impact of project activities on the achievement of the Mission's health and PEPFAR objectives, which includes ensuring that: a result monitoring plan is in place for each activity; the plans link partners' inputs and outputs to USAID and PEPFAR results; objectively verifiable impact indicators, corresponding data sources, baselines and targets have been identified in the plan and are age and gender disaggregated as appropriate; the implementing partner systematically collects and reports correct performance monitoring data; the data is promptly communicated to the central data warehouse; The implementing partners receive monitoring technical assistance if required.  Additionally, the incumbent will assist the Prevention and Monitoring and Evaluation teams in: Data review and analysis and feeding back performance monitoring information into activity implementation and Determining when activity evaluations are necessary. 
  • The incumbent will act as official USAID representative on inspection visits to project sites; conduct assessments of these visits and recommend authoritative solutions to problems where they exist, and possess skills in successfully negotiating with parties concerned to resolve issues.  The incumbent will provide regular reports on progress for all projects under his/her responsibility in preparation of the semi-annual Project Implementation Reports, the annual report to USAID/Washington and other reports as they arise.
  • The incumbent will initiate and lead key mapping activities to ensure that youth and prevention activities and programs are geographically aligned and positioned in high HIV burden locations.
D. Strategic and Technical Leadership (20%)
  • Act as a senior technical specialist and as a senior subject matter expert on issues of HIV prevention, including South African priorities; e.g. HIV prevention for AGYW, and other priority populations such as migrants and mobile groups.
  • Coordinate closely with relevant program leads at national level working with health, education, social development and with PEPFAR provincial liaison officers in target provinces to ensure close technical direction of youth and prevention programs as per the guidance below.
  • Coordinate USAID activities aligned with PEPFAR and SAG special initiatives (e.g., DREAMS, She Conquers focusing on adolescent girls and young women) at the provincial, district, sub-district, and ward levels as required.
  • Implement strategies to leverage the capabilities of the public, private, and non-governmental organization (NGO) sectors to improve the South African health system.
  • Implement strategies to improve community services within urban, peri-urban, rural, and informal contexts.
  • Implement strategies to improve facility-community referral and linkage systems.
Represent USAID to external organizations and audiences at key professional meetings and conferences as assigned.
Applicability:
This position is open South African citizens and South African permanent resident permit holders.  USAID Southern Africa management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, need for continuity, and residency status in determining successful applications. Current USG employees on probationary status (i.e., within their first year of employment) are not eligible to apply.
Compensation:
The Project Management Specialist -Youth and Prevention will be compensated in accordance with the U.S. Mission to South Africa's Local Compensation Plan (LCP). The plan includes basic salary, miscellaneous allowance, pension fund and medical aid subsidy. Subject to qualification, compensation for dependents' education assistance is also available.  The successful candidate's salary level will be based on prior job-related experience and salary history.
To Apply:
All interested and eligible candidates should visit USAID.pnet.co.za to apply for this position. Applicants with P-net accounts can log-in from the above website to apply and first time users will be required to register on the site before they can apply.  For an application to be considered complete include a high quality cover letter, explaining why you are qualified for the position and a CV of no more than 4 pages.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in your application being considered “non-responsive” and eliminated from further consideration.
Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.
Point of Contact:
Penny Mamabolo, Telelphone (012) 452-2058
Seja Matlakala, Telephone: (012) 452-2358
Gugu Madokwe, Telephone: (012) 452- 2225
Lavinia Denation, Telephone: (012) 452- 2054
The U.S. Mission in South Africa provides opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status or sexual orientation.  The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) also strives to ensure equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
Profile
Required Qualifications:
  1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in public health, social work, behavioral sciences or similar social science-related field.
  2. Prior Work Experience:  Minimum three (3) years relevant work experience. Relevant work experience in program/project management, working with South African government, non-governmental organizations, and working with international donors is required. The candidate must demonstrate experience setting program targets, developing work plans, and monitoring program performance.
  3. Post Entry Training:  The incumbent will be required to undergo USAID training in Programing Foreign Assistance, Project Design and Management, and maintain a COR/AOR certification (in order to execute alternate COR/AOR and activity management responsibilities) as well as attend specific additional PEPFAR training in DHIS2, DATIM, and Site Improvement though Monitoring System(SIMS).
  4. Language Proficiency (List both English and one host country language(s) proficiency requirements by level and specialization (sp/read): Level IV English proficiency/The applicant must read, write and speak fluent English and at least one local language.
  5. Job Knowledge: Advanced understanding of PEPFAR (annual C Adherence Guidelines, Referral Policies). Knowledge of the roles of community cadres (e.g., Community Health Workers, Community Caregivers, Youth and Child Care Workers). Knowledge of HIV epidemiology (HSRC Prevalence Surveys) and community services (e.g., HTS, HIV prevention for AGYW, KPs and other priority populations; OVC services; GBV services; Mobile VMMC; Community Care and Distribution of ARVs; TB Prevention and Diagnosis; and Demand Creation).Country Operational Plan guidance) and the role of USAID in PEPFAR's implementation. Knowledge of South African government priorities (e.g.,  Policies and Strategies focusing on Adolescent Health, HIV, STI and TB policies focusing on adolescents in schools, Comprehensive Sexuality Education, the National Strategic Plan on HIV, STI and TB.
  6. Skills and Abilities: The ability to operate independently with limited direct supervision of day-to-day activities is required. Strong analytic and quantitative skills. Strong computer software skills. Strong interpersonal communication and excellent oral presentation and writing skills. Ability to work within diverse teams. Strong diplomacy and negotiation skills. Ability to travel is required.
 How the Selection will be made:
The successful candidate will be selected based upon the following:
  1. a preliminary review of the applicant's submitted package (which includes the cover letter and CV) to establish that minimum educational, work experience and English writing fluency requirements are met;
  2. Assessments to include English writing skills, and Microsoft Office proficiency that might include any of the following: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and any technical skill test that might be deemed appropriate; 
  3. a personal face to face interview; and
  4. reference checks.
  • USAID/SA's Human Resources Section will perform the preliminary review (Step 1 above) to eliminate those applications that do not meet the minimum educational and written English language requirements before forwarding the rest to the Technical Office or Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) for further review and assessment. 
  • The Technical Evaluation Committee will review each of the forwarded applications against the established evaluation criteria to develop a shortlist of applicants to be tested and possibly interviewed.  Applicants will be contacted for testing (Step 2) and interviews.  Based on the results of the tests, however, an applicant otherwise identified for interview could be dropped from the interview list.
  • Following the interview (Step 3) during which the applicant will be evaluated against the established criteria, the TEC will make a preliminary determination of candidates to be considered for employment and forward that list to HR. The TEC will conduct and document reference checks. (Step 4) prior to advising the TEC of the results of these checks. Please note that references may be solicited from current as well as former supervisors in addition to the references you provide in your application package. References will only be solicited for those interviewed applicants who are being considered for ranking. 
  • Based on this final input, the TEC will make its final decision on which candidates to rank order, prepare a selection memo for the review and approval of the Contracting Officer, after which an offer of employment will be made to the successful candidate. Unsuccessful candidates who were interviewed will be contacted and advised of their non-selection. 
  • As positive medical and security clearances are a condition of employment, the selected candidate will undergo stringent investigation prior to employment with USAID/SA.
USAID/SA reserves the right to hire an applicant who does not meet the required experience level at a trainee level. However, an applicant who does not meet the minimum educational and English language requirements cannot be hired at either a trainee or full performance level.
We offer
FSN-09: R 326,107.00 R 456,600.00 (Trainee Level)- FSN-10: R 458,541.00 R 641,955.00 (Full Performance Level)

Employment at UNICEF LESOTHO


Deputy Representative, P-4, Maseru, Lesotho

Locations: Africa: Lesotho
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff | Level: 
Closing Date: Fri Dec 01 2017 00:55:00 GMT+0300 (E. Africa Standard Time)
The Deputy Representative supports the Representative on the overall management of the Country Office and for coordinating closely with the different program sections all phases of the Country Office Program from formulation to delivery of results in accordance with the UNICEF Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity.

Popular Posts

xx

Receive all updates via Facebook. Just Click the Like Button Below

Powered By Blogger Widgets