MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NOTICE No: 23 of 2025
REF: ED/A/30
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following position tenable in the Ministry of Education and Training:
JOB TITLE: District Education Manager
Location: Maseru
Grade: I
Number of Positions: One (1)
Responsible To: Regional Inspector
JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent shall work as the Head of the Education Sector in the district and will report to the Chief Education Officer – Primary (technically) and the District Administrator (administratively). He/she will provide strategic leadership and be responsible for managing all education programs in the assigned district for compliance and adherence to education policies and national priorities.
MAIN DUTIES
1. Performance Management
1.1 Develops the district’s operational plan in collaboration with other District Officers
1.2 Facilitates the development of annual work plans and appraises the work of all officers under direct supervision
1.3 Monitors implementation of the annual operational plan in the district
1.4 Evaluates results and produces annual reports
2. Fiscal and Physical Resources Management
2.1 Assesses the need for fiscal and physical resources in the district
2.2 Prepares budget and facilitates acquisition of all resources
2.3 Monitors utilization of the district budget and other resources
2.4 Manages and facilitates maintenance of movable and immovable assets in the District Education Resource Centre
2.5 Advises on the need for disposal of equipment
3. Overseeing Management of Education and Education Facilities in the District
3.1 Monitors implementation and compliance with all the Ministry’s policies in the district
3.2 Supports various education programs in the district, including:
- Curriculum Implementation
- Quality Assurance
- School Feeding
- School Supply Unit
- Early Childhood Care and Development
- Non-Formal Education
- Special Education
3.3 Notifies the Chief Education Officer on the establishment, upgrading, transfer of site, and closure of education institutions
3.4 Disseminates information to and from the Ministry of Education to all stakeholders
4. Facilitating All Education-Related Activities in the District
4.1 Represents the Ministry in all relevant forums in the district, such as:
- Covid-19 District Response Team
- District Immunization Steering Committee
- District Child Protection Team
- District Health Management Team
- District Disaster Management Team
4.2 Acts as the Ministry’s focal person in the district
4.3 Serves as the Chief Accounting Officer at district level
4.4 Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the authorities of Local Government Services and the Ministry of Education and Training from time to time
JOB SPECIFICATION
- Master’s Degree in Education plus three (3) years’ experience as an Inspector
OR - Bachelor’s Degree in Education plus five (5) years’ experience as an Inspector
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Personal leadership
- People leadership
- Public sector leadership
- Experience in school inspection and instructional supervision of educational management
- Familiarity with the Lesotho Public Service Rules and Regulations and Financial Regulations
- Working knowledge of the Education Act and related regulations
- Familiarity with the Performance Management System
- Basic computer literacy
- Readiness to travel and work in all parts of Lesotho
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications on the relevant forms:
- G.P 104 for serving officers
- G.P 103 for job seekers
Must be accompanied by:
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- Identity document (ID)
- Performance appraisal forms (for serving officers)
- Transcripts, diplomas, etc.
Applications must be addressed to:
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Education and Training
P.O. Box 47
Maseru 100
IMPORTANT NOTE
The Ministry of Education and Training operates in all ten districts of the country. Applicants should therefore be aware that they may be deployed in any of the ten districts.
Deadline for submission: 15th October 2025