KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
MINISTRY OF ENERGY
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION UNIT (REU)
BACKGROUND
The Ministry of Energy, under the Project Implementing Unit called Rural Electrification Unit (REU), is charged with the mandate and responsibility of increasing access to energy services in rural and semi-rural areas of Lesotho. To complete the identified projects for the current financial year, the Ministry requires additional human capacity. It is thus based on the foregoing that the Ministry invites applications from suitably qualified Basotho nationals for the following positions tenable at Rural Electrification Unit (REU).
JOB TITLE: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER × 3
REPORT TO: Project Manager
LOCATION: Maseru
DURATION: Six (6) months contract (Renewable based on project continuity)
OBJECTIVE
To oversee the implementation of grid and off-grid electrification projects.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designs the grid network for new projects using Microstation, Retic Master and GIS tools.
- Prepares preliminary and detailed designs, including load estimates, line routing, transformer sizing, bill of quantities, and produces design reports.
- Ensures that designs comply with LEC standards, national grid codes, and Rural Electrification Unit guidelines.
- Prepares technical inputs for procurement processes including TORs, specifications, evaluation criteria, and BOQs.
- Participates in technical evaluation of bids and provides recommendations in line with the Public Procurement Act.
- Identifies and assesses potential electrification projects through field reconnaissance, stakeholder consultation, and review of community requests.
- Reviews and updates project ranking criteria to ensure alignment with the National Electrification Strategy (NES) and government priorities.
- Contributes to policy development, guidelines, and frameworks, including Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and off-grid solutions.
- Supervises implementation of electrification projects by private contractors.
- Assists in project management activities of electrification projects.
- Maintains database on existing distribution networks in GIS.
- Supervises compilation of community-based information for management of distribution network.
- Works with consultants engaged by the Unit.
- Provides technical assistance as may be needed.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Ability to work with a team and with minimum supervision.
- Self-motivation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Innovative and creative.
- Analytical skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Supervision skills.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc Eng or BEng in Electrical Engineering plus three (3) years’ experience in the energy field.
OR
- BTech in Electrical Engineering plus five (5) years’ experience in the energy field.
NB: Experience in electrification projects will be an added advantage.
BSc Eng or BEng degrees are highly desired.
NB: Interested applicants should submit their detailed CV’s, certified copies of educational certificates, application letter and national identity document to the Human Resources Department, Ministry Of Energy, Development Planning Building, Second Floor, on or before
the 23rd January, 2026 by 16H00.
Disclaimer: Only short-listed candidates shall be communicated to for interviews.