MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORT
CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 3 OF 2025
P.O. BOX 20
REF: WKS/62/09
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION TENABLE IN THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORT
- Ministry: Public Works and Transport
- Department: Traffic and Transport
- Job Title: Human Resources Manager
- Responsible To: Director Human Resources
- Number of Posts: One (1)
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Director Human Resources, the incumbent is expected to manage the operational effectiveness of the Human Resource Development Division implementation of the HR Policies and Plans, Recruitment, Utilization, Retention, Working Relations and effective HR Systems.
MAIN DUTIES
1.0 Develops Manpower Plan
1.1 Establishes appropriate skills required for each job established
1.2 Identifies key result areas for key positions
1.3 Evaluates existing employee’s potential against key result areas
1.4 Identifies employees with potential for advancement
1.5 Develops a ministerial succession plan
Purpose: To ensure the availability of the right people with the right skills
2.0 Recruitment, Utilization and Terminations of Service
2.1 Identifies future staffing needs and vacancy factor
2.2 Establishes that standards/procedures for recruitment, mobility and terminations are adhered to
2.3 Assesses and authorizes recommendations for HR recruitment
2.4 Oversees timely processing benefits pertaining to HR terminations
Purpose: To ensure the availability and motivation of employees
3.0 Directs Training and Development, Performance and Career Management
3.1 Instructs undertaking of training needs assessment
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 the regulations
3.5 Approves recommendations for training requests based on ministerial objectives and training plan
Purpose: To maximize organizational competency and effectiveness
4.0 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 codes of conduct
4.2 Advises all heads of divisions on disciplinary procedures and grievances handling mechanism
4.3 Resolves cases pertaining to grievances and disputes settlements
4.4 Represents the employee in negotiations and dispute settlement
Purpose: To maximize employee involvement and minimize conflicts in the workplace
5.0 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 HR budget in accordance with plans and requirement
5.4 Conducts consultative meetings to discuss progress on implementation of HR plans
Purpose: To enhance achievement of agreed objectives
6.0 Ensures Production and Retrieval of Human Resources Information
6.1 Ascertain production or records on personal information
6.2 Directs compilation of HR information activities and staff profiles
6.3 Oversees production of reports on HR developments achievement
6.4 Authorizes retrieval of HR information and reports
Purpose: To ensure informed decision making and record
7.0 Management of the HR Division and Supervision of Staff
7.1 Allocates HR tasks, rotating responsibilities, work standard and indicates 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 activities of HR function
Purpose: To ensure operational effectiveness of the HR division
JOB SPECIFICATION
Qualification and Experience
- Master’s Degree in HRM, Industrial Psychology or Public Administration plus two (2) years’ experience as Human Resources Officer
OR - Post Graduate Diploma/Honours in HRM, Industrial Psychology or Public Administration plus three (3) years’ experience as Human Resources Officer
OR - BA degree in HR Management, Industrial Psychology or Public Administration plus five (5) years’ experience as Human Resources Officer
Other Necessary Skills/Competencies
- Passing of an assessment test
- Leadership and coordination ability
- Appreciation of basis of HR principles
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of PSR and Employee Relations issues
- Planning and Orientation
- Quality Orientation
- Communications skills
- Persuasiveness
- Problem Solving and Analysis
NB: Experience of working in the Traffic and Transport department shall be an added advantage.
Applications on relevant forms G.P. 104 for serving officers and G.P. 103 for job seekers (duly accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National Identity (ID) and appropriately filled Performance appraisal forms for serving Officers) should be addressed to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Public Works and Transport
Maseru 100
Not later than 29ᵗʰ August 2025