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.
[11] POSITION DETAILS
POSITION: HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
GRADE: G
NO. OF POSITIONS: ONE (1)
RESPONSIBLE TO: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
LOCATION: MASERU
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resource Officer is responsible for the following:
MAIN DUTIES
1. 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
1.3 Determines future Human Resource needs based on inventory and plan areas
Purpose: To ensure the availability of training profiles and inventories
2. 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. HANDLES DISCIPLINARY CASES, GRIEVANCES, DISPUTES AND SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES
3.1 Advises staff on code of conduct, terms of appointment 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
Purpose: To ensure good working relations and welfare of staff
4. ADMINISTERS TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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 and seminars and keeps contact with training institutions
4.5 Assesses validity of claims on annual increments and awards based on performance
Purpose: To ensure performance improvement
5. COORDINATES DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HR PLANS
5.1 Oversees maintenance of human resource information and prepares management reports (staff compliment/staff profile)
5.2 Prepares documentation of preliminary interviews
5.3 Collaborates with heads of sections to select candidates for pre-interviews
5.4 Prepares shortlist out of pre-interview results for onward transmission to the Public Service Commission
5.5 Implements Public Service Commission’s decisions
5.6 Allocates jobs and monitors performance
Purpose: To ensure availability of skilled staff and filling of positions
6. ENSURES PRODUCTION AND RETRIEVAL OF HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION
6.1 Refers to authorized HR plans and decisions to take appropriate action
6.2 Writes proposals, memoranda and circulars to effect HR decisions
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. MANAGEMENT OF THE HR DIVISION AND SUPERVISION OF STAFF
7.1 Identifies equipment and furniture requirements
7.2 Develops the annual HR Division budget
Purpose: To ensure operational effectiveness of the HR Division
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master’s Degree in HRM, Industrial Psychology or Public Administration
OR
Post Graduate Diploma/Honours in HRM, Industrial Psychology or Public Administration plus one (1) year relevant experience
OR
BA Degree in HR Management, Industrial Psychology or Public Administration plus two (2) years relevant experience
OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS / COMPETENCIES
• Proven supervisory skills
• Passing of an assessment test
• Appreciation of HR principles
• Computer literacy
• Interpretation of Public Service Rules and Regulations
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.
Applications should be handed in not later than 20th February, 2026.