JUDICIARY
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2025
JUDICIARY
P.O. BOX 90
MASERU 100
REF: J/CIR/3
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following vacant position tenable at the Southern Division of the High Court in Mohale’s Hoek:
JOB TITLE: Human Resource Officer
GRADE: G
NO. OF POSTS: One (1)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Human Resource Manager
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the Human Resource Officer is responsible for the following:
1.0 Undertakes Human Resource Demands and Supply Forecast
(Manpower planning, future changes of policing laws)
1.1 Undertakes inventory on existing jobs, workforce and training profiles, movements, structures and labour relations
1.2 Assesses current plans, policies and priorities for implementation
Purpose: To ensure good working relations and welfare of staff
2.0 Undertakes Job Analysis, Work Studies, and Surveys
2.1 Identifies job areas that need analysis and study
2.2 Selects a sample for study/analysis
2.3 States problems found in the areas studied
2.4 Conducts job analysis and work-studies
2.5 Writes jobs that require description and review
2.6 Presents findings and recommendations for improvements to HR procedures and systems
Purpose: To improve organizational effectiveness
3.0 Handles Disciplinary Cases, Grievances, Disputes, and Safety of Employees
3.1 Advises staff on code of conduct, terms of employment, and conditions of service
3.2 Creates awareness of health and safety standards and procedures
3.3 Attends to cases on disciplinary and grievances and counsels employees on personal/social problems that affect work
3.4 Investigates accidents in the workplace
3.5 Organizes employee welfare services as prescribed by policies and procedures
4.0 Administers Training, Development, and the Performance Management System
4.1 Consolidates the ministerial work plans
4.2 Prepares the ministerial training plan
4.3 Ascertains timely filling of performance appraisal forms
4.4 Organizes workshops, conferences, seminars and maintains contact with training institutions
4.5 Assesses validity of claims on annual increments and awards based on performance
Purpose: To ensure performance improvement
5.0 Oversees the Recruitment and Supervision of Staff
5.1 Oversees maintenance of human resource information and prepares management reports (staff complement/staff profile)
5.2 Prepares documentation for preliminary interviews
5.3 Collaborates with heads of sections to select candidates for pre-interviews
5.4 Prepares the shortlist from pre-interview results for onward transmission to the Public Service Commission
5.5 Implements Public Service Commission decisions
5.6 Allocates jobs and monitors performance
Purpose: To ensure availability of skilled staff and filling of positions
6.0 Implements Human Resource Plans and Decisions
6.1 Refers to authorized HR plans and decisions to take appropriate action
6.2 Writes proposals, memoranda, and circulars to effect HR decisions and plans
6.3 Convenes meetings and solves problems pertaining to implementation of HR plans and decisions
6.4 Interprets Public Service Regulations and policies relating to Human Resources issues
Purpose: To ensure appropriate action
7.0 Draws Budgets and Determines Equipment Requirements
7.1 Identifies equipment and furniture requirements
7.2 Develops the annual HR division budget
Purpose: To ensure effectiveness of HR division
8.0 Knowledge and Skills
Education and Training:
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or Public Administration/Management
OR - Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or Public Administration/Management plus one (1) year relevant work experience
OR - BA Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, or Management plus two (2) years relevant work experience
Other Necessary Skills and Competencies:
- Proven supervisory skills
- Passing of assessment test
- Appreciation of HR principles
- Computer literacy
- Interpretation of Public Service Rules and Regulations
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted on the relevant forms:
- GP. 104 for serving officers
- GP. 103 for job seekers
Applications must include certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, CVs, etc., and be hand-delivered to the Human Resources Office, High Court.
Deadline: Not later than 13th June, 2025