MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEFTAINSHIP, HOME AFFAIRS AND POLICE
External Circular Notice No. 1 of 2025
Reference: LG/CIR/1
Position: Executive Officer
Grade: D
Number of Positions: Three (3)
Locations: Mohale’s Hoek, Maseru (Matsieng), and Quthing (Principal Chiefs’ Offices)
Responsible To: Senior Executive Officer
Main Purpose of the Job
Under the general supervision of the Registry Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for providing guidance in the implementation of the procedures and guidelines for smooth running of the records office.
Main Duties
- Supervises Assistant Executive Officer and other subordinate staff
- Deals with matters pertaining to the destitute
- Deals with all complaints from members of the public and junior Chiefs referred to the office of the Principal Chief
- Acts as Secretary and adviser to the Principal Chief when hearing and considering cases and during ward development
- Administers allowances, disciplinary matters, and boundary dispute cases
- Processes succession in the office of Chiefs in line with the provisions of the Chieftainship Act No. 22 of 1968, in consultation with concerned Principal Chiefs
- Administers Bewys writing in consultation with the office of the Assistant Administration Officer
- Ensures that the public is informed on Chieftainship issues
- Administers transport for the workplace
Job Specification
Option 1:
- Diploma in Office Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Human Resources Management, or any relevant diploma
Option 2:
- COSC/GCE with two (2) years’ experience as Assistant Executive Officer
- OR COSC plus three (3) years’ working experience as Clerical Assistant
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted on the relevant forms:
- GP 103 for job seekers
- GP 104 for serving officers
Applications must be accompanied by:
- Certified copies of National Identity Document
- Email address
- Educational certificates and transcripts
Addressed to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police
P.O. Box 686
Maseru 100
Or hand-delivered to:
Human Resources Office, Fifth Floor, Office No. 5-28, Moposo House
Deadline: 30 August 2025, before 15:00 HRS