JUDICIARY
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2025
JUDICIARY
P.O. BOX 90
MASERU 100
REF: J/CIR/3
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following vacant position tenable at the Southern Division of the High Court in Mohale’s Hoek:
JOB TITLE: Assistant Human Resources Officer
GRADE: F
NO. OF POSTS: One (1)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Human Resources Officer
Job Summary
To implement Human Resource plans and procedures.
Main Duties
1.0 Recruitment and Selection
1.1 Verifies existence of vacant positions in accordance with the manpower plan
1.2 Arranges funding of positions to enable filling in line with operational needs
1.3 Collaborates with Heads of Sections to determine filling of positions internally or externally
1.4 Prepares appropriate documentation to advertise the position in the media
1.5 Screens applications and draws analysis
2.0 Undertakes Implementation of Training and Development Needs
2.1 Draws the training plan in accordance with the training needs
2.2 Maintains contact with training institutions to arrange for courses and accreditation centers to verify certificates
2.3 Coordinates workshops and seminars
2.4 Organises activities relating to staff welfare, health and safety in the workplace, and social responsibility
3.0 Handles Administration of Salaries and Benefits
3.1 Checks the payroll to determine appropriate payments of salaries
3.2 Undertakes salary surveys to determine status of salaries for review
3.3 Administers effective payment of allowances and other benefits given to public servants (e.g., rent for government quarters, car and mortgage loans)
3.4 Ascertains timely processing and payment of leave and terminal benefits
4.0 Oversees Implementation of the Code of Conduct and the Performance Management System
4.1 Informs and advises staff on terms of appointment and conditions of service
4.2 Handles grievances and disciplinary matters in respect of non-pensionable staff
4.3 Participates in disciplinary hearings and dispute resolution cases to take minutes
4.4 Compiles individual work plans and administers performance appraisal forms
4.5 Conducts meetings to solve problems pertaining to implementation of the performance management system
5.0 Processes Human Resource Management Decisions
5.1 Drafts proposals to act on Human Resource Management decisions
5.2 Draws contracts of appointment for signature
5.3 Processes submissions in accordance with established HR procedures
5.4 Writes letters to inform employees on decisions taken pertaining to their terms of appointment, conditions of service, and welfare issues
5.5 Provides guidance to system users
6.0 Updates and Records Human Resource Management Information
6.1 Updates HR data and personal records to enable appropriate action
6.2 Establishes data input and storage on all HR functions for prompt retrieval
6.3 Writes information briefs and holds meetings to promote effective communication with internal and external users
7.0 Management and Supervision of Subordinate Staff
7.1 Leads meetings and group discussions to prepare plans, solve problems, and make decisions on work-related activities
7.2 Agrees on targets and standards of performance with subordinate staff and develops work plans
7.3 Monitors the performance of subordinate staff
Job Specification
Education and Training:
- BA Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, or Management
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted on the relevant forms:
- GP. 104 for serving officers
- GP. 103 for job seekers
Applications must include certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, CVs, etc., and be hand-delivered to the Human Resources Office, High Court.
Deadline: Not later than 13th June, 2025