MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEFTAINSHIP, HOME AFFAIRS AND POLICE
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 20 OF 2025
Ref: LGS/CIR/2
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following position:
POSITION: Driver
Grade: C
Number of Positions: Eight (8)
Department: Administration Department
Responsible To: Assistant Administration Officer
Location: Botha-Bothe (2), Quthing (1), Mokhotlong (1), Mohale’s Hoek (2), Maseru (1), and Leribe (1)
District Councils
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Administration Officer, the incumbent is responsible for checking the vehicle condition and cleanliness, maintaining the logbook, transporting staff, and delivering documents.
Main Duties
1. Checking the Vehicle Condition and Cleanliness
1.1 Maintains the vehicle’s operating condition and cleanliness, both interior and exterior.
1.2 Checks engine oil, water, petrol, lights, mirrors, tyres, and speedometer before beginning each journey to ensure the vehicle is in good working order.
1.3 Checks regularly that anti-theft devices are functional at all times.
1.4 Reports any defects detected on the vehicle and takes it for servicing when necessary.
2. Maintenance of the Logbook and Transport Requisition Form
2.1 Records mileage readings before and after each journey in the logbook.
2.2 Regularly checks transport requests to ensure timely service delivery.
3. Transportation of Staff and Delivery of Documents
3.1 Assists staff when entering and leaving the vehicle to ensure safety.
3.2 Transports staff in accordance with specifications on the transport requisition form.
3.3 Delivers documents as directed, ensuring timely and secure delivery.
4. Reliability and Efficiency in the Workplace
4.1 Always avails himself/herself as required by the work schedule.
4.2 Observes and adheres to officers’ schedules and directives at all times.
Job Specification
Minimum Requirements:
- C.O.S.C / GCE / IGCSE / LGCSE plus two (2) years of related work experience.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must have passed an assessment test conducted by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner – Traffic Department.
Other Relevant Knowledge and Skills:
- Must be able to work under pressure.
Applications accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts should be handed or delivered to the Human Resources Office, Fourth Floor, Post Office Building, Level 4, not later than 28 November 2025.