The Lesotho College of Education (LCE) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Driver in the Administration Section, tenable at the Maseru and Thaba-Tseka Campuses.
Interested persons may access additional information on the job from the Human Resource Office based at the Administration Building of the LCE Maseru Campus.
Number of Positions
2 positions
- 1 position – Maseru Campus
- 1 position – Thaba-Tseka Campus
Job Purpose
Under the overall supervision of the Transport Officer, the incumbent is responsible for driving College vehicles for official purposes, maintaining and ensuring the safety of vehicles, monitoring servicing and the safety of all property of the Lesotho College of Education (LCE) vehicles.
The incumbent is accountable for any officer in charge of a trip and must ensure all tasks are performed safely and in accordance with College policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that vehicles are checked regularly for maintenance, including tyre pressure, oil levels, and other necessary operational checks before and after trips.
- Always maintain a clean and neat appearance of the vehicles, both inside and outside, ensuring the vehicle is ready for use at any time.
- Take vehicles for regular service when required and report any mechanical issues or accidents promptly to the Transport Officer.
- Ensure that all vehicles are used safely, account for the safety of LCE vehicles, equipment, and property, and take full responsibility for their condition while in use.
- Safely drive LCE vehicles on official journeys, ensuring adherence to road safety and traffic regulations.
- Be responsible for ensuring safe and timely arrival at all destinations and reporting them to the officer in charge of the trip.
- Follow all traffic rules, speed limits, and regulations, ensuring both personal and public safety while operating College vehicles.
- Be prepared to work during weekends, after hours, and on public holidays as necessary to meet the operational needs of the College.
- Respond to urgent or short-notice transport needs and assignments as directed by the Transport Officer.
Job Specifications
- High School Certificate, such as JC, COSC, LGCSE, or equivalent qualification.
- Valid Heavy Duty Driving Licence.
- Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
- Eight (8) years of proven professional experience driving heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks or large institutional buses, preferably transporting students.
- Defensive driving course certificate is strongly preferred.
- Basic mechanical knowledge will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit their applications through the online application system, available on the College’s website: www.lce.ac.ls
Applicants should upload their CV, certified educational certificates, transcripts, verification and/or evaluation certificate from CHE or ECoL, and certified copy of National ID in PDF format.
Closing Date
2nd October 2026
Disclaimer
- Only applications that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
- Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The College reserves the right to appoint or not appoint any of the applicants.
- Late applications will not be accepted.