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 Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), a multi-billion-rand Phase involving large scale civil engineering and socio-environmental aspects. In ensuring that it achieves its mandate, the LHDA places emphasis on its values of caring, professionalism, execution, teamwork, communication, and customer focus. If you are a Lesotho National espousing the above values and who is interested in progressing their career to the next level, please submit your application for the following position tenable at the LHDA: The position is for a contract duration of five (5) years
DIVISION/BRANCH
DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS
POSITION/LOCATION
Divisional Manager – Development and Operations
HR/DMDOD/14A/01/10/23 (5-year Fixed Term Contract)
GRADE
E2 Paterson Grading System
SUMMARY JOB PURPOSE
To manage and oversee the Development & Operations Division – portfolio which includes Contracts Administration, Katse, ‘Muela, Mohale and Reservoir Management Branches. To formulate divisional strategies and manage LHDA assets to fulfill the LHDA obligations as prescribed in the LHWP Treaty and other governance instruments, and to provide leadership and direction to the Division Management to ensure that they implement approved policies, strategies, plans and projects for the Division
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A degree in Electrical/mechanical/ civil engineering. A certificate in Project Management and/or A post-graduate qualification in Business Management (e.g., MBA) or an applicable Master’s degree will be an added advantage
Minimum Experience
At least 10 years relevant postgraduate experience is essential. Must include 5 years experience at management level. Experience in the management of large water resource and or water and/or electricity services projects, preferably in a utility will be an added advantage
CLOSING DATE: 06 NOVEMBER 2023
Reply Instruction
Application Forms are obtainable on the Ground Floor, LHDA Tower Building or at www.lhda.org.ls Application Forms, Curriculum Vitae’s and certified copies of academic certificates, identification and two (2) reference letters are to be hand delivered to the Ground Floor, 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 read only PDF format files not exceeding 4 MB to [email protected]
For further information that may be required about any of the position, please visit the Human Resources Branch, on the 4 Floor, LMDA Tower Building, Kingsway, Maseru, or view the advertisements on the website www.lhda.org.ls
Disclaimers
- Only applications received on or before the closing date and in the prescribed format will be considered.
- Applicants must use the LHDA Application Form.
- QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER OF THE SPECIFIC POSITION ON THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED.
- Attach Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of certificates and valid manual transmission Motor Vehicle Driver’s 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 Curriculum Vitae (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 and other requirements as may be stipulated by the LHDA