LESOTHO HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LHDA)
Exciting Career Opportunities: Sub-Committee Members (4 Positions)
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) invites applications for four (4) Sub-Committee Member positions as outlined below.
Audit and Risk Management Sub-Committee Member – Chartered Accountant
Purpose
To advise the LHDA Board of Directors on matters relating to the Audit and Risk Management of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).
Required Qualifications and Minimum Experience
- 15 years’ experience working in Accounting and/or Finance at management level in a similar corporate environment or multinational company.
- Consideration will also be given to senior management experience within the Finance sector involving large transformational/cross-border projects.
Essential Requirements for the Post
- Knowledge and experience of corporate governance.
- Knowledge and experience of project management.
- Previous committee membership will be an added advantage.
- The applicant should be committed to serving for the contract period and make sufficient time available to thoroughly prepare for meetings as well as attend monthly meetings. The applicant will also be required to devote at least 7 hours per month to LHDA activities, excluding travel time.
- Upon engagement, the preferred candidates shall sign a performance agreement for the Sub-Committee to the Board and a code of conduct.
- Knowledge or possession of skills in Audit, Risk and Finance.
Major Tasks and Performance Requirements
- Reports to the LHDA Board of Directors on a periodic or agreed frequency basis through the Sub-Committee Chairperson.
- Provides advice on all aspects of implementation of the LHWP.
- Attends periodic Sub-Committee meetings as scheduled.
- Adds value to the Sub-Committee meetings and, ultimately, the Board and the LHDA.
- Undertakes ad hoc assignments as required by the Sub-Committee and the Board.
- Attends to any other matters of interest within the context of the Phase II Agreement, the Treaty and the Law.
Remuneration
Remuneration of Sub-Committee members will be market-related and shall cover preparation and attendance of Sub-Committee meetings, Sub-Committee work, and ad hoc work such as special delegated tasks or investigations.
Members of the Sub-Committee will be fully reimbursed for authorised expenditures incurred in the performance of their duties. Typical expenses include travel, accommodation, telephone, secretarial and courier services.
Application Instructions
Applications and CVs are to be submitted by email to:
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address:
Lesotho Highlands Development Authority
P.O. Box 7332
Maseru, Lesotho
No hard-copy applications will be accepted.
Application Deadline
6 November 2026
Disclaimer
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
- Selection interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted on a date, time and place determined by LHDA.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate the information provided in their CVs.
- LHDA reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
- The employment of successful candidates is subject to positive security clearance.