The bi-national Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), of the Kingdom of Lesotho (KOL) and the Republic of South Africa (RSA) is aimed at harnessing the water resources of the highlands of Lesotho for the mutual advantage of Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa.
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) was set up to implement and operate that part of the LHWP that falls within the borders of Lesotho. LHDA is to embark on the Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, a multi-billion-rand phase involving large scale civil engineering and socio-environmental aspects.
The LHDA has excellent opportunities for two experienced high-caliber individuals who will head up the Phase II implementing structure as Project Manager and the Corporate Services Division. The contract duration is five years.
DIVISIONAL MANAGER – CORPORATE SERVICES (MASERU BASED)
Qualifications:
A relevant Bachelor’s Degree augmented by a Post Graduate Qualification in Business Management/ Administration, or related field. A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Management/Administration or related field will be an added advantage.
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate will possess at least ten (10) years’ relevant experience, with a minimum of five (5) years being in an executive managerial role in a large, complex organisation. Proficiency in Sesotho will also be an added advantage
Purpose:
To manage the Corporate Services Division for optimal performance in the support of LHDA in fulfilling its Treaty and other obligations in the transfer of water, generation of hydro-power and the implementation of the social and environmental responsibilities in an efficient, effective and sustainable manner.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Corporate Services Division Management and Operational Leadership.
• Human Resources Management Coordination.
• Strategic Business Plan Management, Coordination and Risk Management.
• Information Technology Services Coordination.
• Facilities and Risk Management and Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Strategy Coordination.
• Strategy development for continuous improvement of support services delivery.
CLOSING DATE: 17 JULY 2020
Reply Instruction:
Application Forms are obtainable in the Human Resources Branch, 4th Floor, LHDA Tower Building or at www.lhda.org.ls.
Application Forms, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae’s indicating experience in work of a similar nature, certified copies of academic
certificates and identification are to be hand delivered to The Office of the Chief Executive, LHDA Tower Building, Maseru or posted to the Chief Executive, Lesotho Highlands Development Authority, P. O. Box 7332, MASERU 100, Lesotho or alternatively e-mailed in PDF format to [email protected].
SUBMISSION OF REFERENCES IS NO LONGER A REQUIREMENT AS LHDA WILL CONDUCT ITS OWN BACKGROUND CHECK WITH SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES.
Disclaimers:
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Applicants must use the LHDA application form.
Attach Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates, passport copy and Motor Vehicle Licence.
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 LHDA.
Short-listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in the CV.
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.