The Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the following position:
Job Title: ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Reports to: HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Purpose of the Role:
To provide administrative support through maintenance of manual/computerised records and processing of employee data and service requests to enhance operational efficiency.
Key Tasks:
- File all information/documents into appropriate files/personal files for future reference.
- Ensure safe custody of Personnel Files and remuneration related files.
- Process leave applications and maintain an accurate record thereof.
- Capture staff leaves data into the HRMIS on daily basis to maintain up to date leave records.
- Provide employee information to facilitate preparation of payroll.
- Process terminal Benefits i.e. gratuities, severance payments, provident fund, etc.
- Work closely with Metropolitan Lesotho and the Board of Trustees of WASCO to ensure that employee benefits relating to provident fund are paid.
- Follow–up on outstanding claims from Metropolitan Lesotho. Follow-up and attend to queries relating to payment of benefits of employees
- Submit claims to the Broker and Labour Department for assessment and follow –up on payment of compensation.
- Reconcile HR staffing records with payroll monthly printouts on resigned, deceased and retired staff.
- Register and validate overtime received for onward transmission to the payroll.
- Undertake logistical arrangements for staff bereavements to enhance staff welfare.
- Provide logistical support for office activities for efficiency of operations.
- Receive and process stop-orders from different insurance companies for monthly deductions.
- Prepare a register of monthly payroll documents for onward submission to Finance for processing.
- Keep a record of file movement to keep track of information.
- Provide guidance on leave management to ensure compliance with policies.
Core competencies
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to details
- Understanding of HR Regulations
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in HR management plus three (3) years relevant experience.
- Experience of at least two (2) years in HRMIS is a must. Sage 300 People will be 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 submission of applications is 15th March 2024.
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.