MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY
CIRCULAR NOTICE NO.1 OF 2026
MEF/CIRC/1
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED LOCAL CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY.
[14] POSITION DETAILS
POSITION: FINANCE ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
GRADE: E
NO. OF POSITIONS: ONE (1)
RESPONSIBLE TO: ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER
LOCATION: QACHAS’ NEK
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Finance Officer, the incumbent is responsible for collecting revenue and trust monies, and preparing payments for suppliers of goods, services and works.
MAIN DUTIES
- Keep proper records of all accountable documents.
- Check all vouchers before they can be presented for payment.
- Check revenue and expenditure returns for the Accountant General.
- Make follow-up on accounts paid to and by the government.
- Check monthly status of funds reports and submit them to the Treasury.
- Collect revenue and trust monies.
- Issue receipts for cash received.
- Prepare collector’s statement.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Diploma in Business Studies / Certified Accounting Technician / CIPFA Diploma.
NB: Membership with a recognized Accounting or Finance Professional Body will be an added advantage.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applications on relevant Forms, GP 103 for non-serving officers and GP 104 for serving officers, accompanied by curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts should be addressed to:
THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY
P.O. BOX 10993
MASERU 100
OR
Hand delivered to the Human Resources Offices at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry at Thaba Bosiu Building, Industrial Area or Post Office Building, 6th Floor.
Only shortlisted applicants shall undergo a competency assessment facilitated by the Assessment Centre (Ministry of Public Service) or Drivers Assessment, where applicable.
Closing Date: 20th February, 2026