Ministry of Law and Justice
External Circular No. 6 of 2025
Ref: LCA/CIR/4
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following vacant position tenable at the Ministry of Law and Justice.
DEPARTMENT: Administration – Law
Job Title: HR Manager
Grade: 1
Responsible To: Director HR
Job Summary
To manage the operational effectiveness of the Human Resource Division, ensuring implementation of HR policies and plans, recruitment, development, utilization, retention, working relations, and effective HR systems.
Main Duties
1. Develops Manpower Plan
1.1 Identifies appropriate skills required for each established job.
1.2 Establishes key result areas for key positions.
1.3 Evaluates existing employees’ potential against key result areas.
1.4 Identifies employees with potential for advancement.
1.5 Develops a ministerial recruitment, mobility, utilization, and succession plan.
Purpose: To ensure the availability of the right people with the right skills.
2. Maintains Provision of Effective Employee Recruitment, Utilization, and Terminations of Service
2.1 Identifies future staffing needs and vacancy factors.
2.2 Ensures that standards/procedures for recruitment, mobility, and terminations are adhered to.
2.3 Assesses and authorizes recommendations for HR recruitment, utilization, and terminations.
2.4 Oversees timely processing of benefits pertaining to terminations.
Purpose: To ensure the availability and motivation of employees.
3. Directs Training and Development, Performance, and Career Management
3.1 Instructs the undertaking of training needs assessments.
3.2 Compiles divisional objectives and work plans.
3.3 Oversees administration of performance appraisal forms.
3.4 Authorizes incentive payments and awards in accordance with relevant statutes.
3.5 Approves recommendations for training requests based on ministerial objectives and training plans.
Purpose: To maximize organizational competency and effectiveness.
4. Manages Employee Relations, Terms of Appointment, and Conditions of Service
4.1 Directs provision of information on terms of appointment, conditions of service, and employees’ code of conduct.
4.2 Advises all heads of divisions on disciplinary procedures and grievance handling mechanisms.
4.3 Resolves cases pertaining to grievances and dispute settlements. Represents employees in negotiations and dispute settlements.
Purpose: To maximize employee involvement and minimize conflicts in the workplace.
5. Coordinates Development and Implementation of HR Plans
5.1 Compiles identified HR needs in line with HR plans, policies, and objectives.
5.2 Directs preparation of HR plans.
5.3 Consolidates the development of the HR budget in accordance with plans and requirements.
5.4 Conducts consultative meetings to discuss progress on implementation of HR plans.
Purpose: To enhance achievement of agreed objectives.
6. Ensures Production and Retrieval of Human Resources Information
6.1 Ascertains the existence and production of records on personnel information.
6.2 Directs compilation of HR information on HR activities and staff profiles.
6.3 Oversees production of reports on HR developments and achievements.
6.4 Authorizes retrieval of HR information and reports.
Purpose: To ensure informed decision-making and accurate records.
7. Management of the HR Division and Supervision of Staff
7.1 Allocates HR tasks, rotates responsibilities, sets work standards, and gives guidance to subordinates.
7.2 Appraises performance of subordinate staff and reviews performance plans.
7.3 Authorizes annual work plans in the division in accordance with set objectives.
7.4 Recommends recruitment, training, and utilization of HR staff.
7.5 Conducts continuous meetings to solve problems and coordinate HR activities.
Purpose: To ensure operational effectiveness of the HR Division.
Job Specification
Knowledge and Experience
The incumbent must hold one of the following qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in HRM, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, or any other Social Sciences, plus two (2) years’ experience as Human Resources Officer.
- Post-Graduate Diploma/Honours in HRM, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, or any other Social Sciences, plus three (3) years’ experience as Human Resources Officer.
- Degree in HR Management, Industrial Psychology, or any other Social Sciences, plus five (5) years’ experience as Human Resources Officer.
Other Necessary Skills/Competencies
- Passing of an assessment test
- Leadership and coordination ability
- Appreciation of basic HR principles
- Knowledge of PSR and Employee Relations issues
- Computer literacy
- Planning and orientation skills
- Quality orientation
- Communication skills
- Persuasiveness
- Problem-solving and analysis
- Specialist knowledge
Application Guidelines
Applications should be made on the relevant forms:
- G.P. 103 for job seekers.
- G.P. 104 for serving officers.
Applications must include:
- Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
- Certified copy of National Identity Document (ID).
Addressed to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Law and Justice
P.O. Box 33
Maseru 100
OR
Hand deliver to one of the following:
- Law Office: Human Resources Office, Qhobosheaneng Office Complex, Phase 1, Room 065B
- Justice Office: Human Resources Office, Old Justice Building, Parliamentary Road (Opposite Tourist Board and DCEO)
- Government Printing: Human Resources Office, Industrial Area Station
Closing Date: 26th September 2025