Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC)
Job Vacancy: Human Resources Officer
The Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC), a parastatal established under the LNDC Act No. 20 of 1967 (as amended), is mandated to initiate, promote, and facilitate the development of manufacturing and processing industries, mining, and commerce in a manner that raises income and employment levels in Lesotho.
LNDC invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Human Resources Officer.
Purpose of the Role
To partner with management on strategic priorities such as talent management, employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, and change management. The incumbent will also advise and coach employees on driving LNDC’s values and culture.
Reports to: Human Resources Manager
Key Responsibilities
1. Resource Management
- Identify and request resource needs within own area of responsibility.
- Ensure optimal use of assets and resources.
- Support resource allocation to meet departmental goals.
2. Stakeholder Relations
- Communicate effectively with relevant departments and stakeholders.
- Provide advice and support to managers and employees on employment practices, contracts, and benefits.
- Foster strong working relationships across the organisation.
3. Business Partnering
- Proactively partner with business units to identify workforce impacts and HR solutions.
- Support performance appraisal processes and related appeals.
- Research and advise on future workplace trends and HR best practices.
- Design and deliver high-impact HR initiatives that align with LNDC goals.
4. Employee Experience
- Collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure alignment of tools, policies, and engagement initiatives.
- Promote a positive and high-performance organisational culture.
5. Talent Management
- Support the implementation of talent management and succession planning programs.
- Review and develop job descriptions and grading structures.
- Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, shortlisting, and interviews.
- Facilitate onboarding and induction processes.
- Deliver training and capacity-building initiatives per the HR training calendar.
6. Capacity Building & Change Management
- Coach managers to anticipate and address organisational issues.
- Support diagnosis and planning for organisational change.
- Develop frameworks to manage change processes, risks, and dependencies.
Required Skills & Competencies
Behavioural Competencies
- Accountability: Take responsibility for outcomes and communicate proactively.
- Achievement Orientation: Continuously seek to improve efficiency and performance.
- Attract Top Talent: Identify and nurture talent while ensuring workforce effectiveness.
- Drive Engagement: Empower teams and foster collaboration.
- Effective Communication: Adapt messages for diverse audiences and ensure clarity.
- Integrity: Uphold honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct.
Technical Competencies
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external partners.
- Employee Affairs: Apply HR policies and provide guidance on benefits and processes.
- Knowledge of Policies & Procedures: Ensure consistency in policy implementation and review.
- Recruitment & Selection: Advise managers on hiring processes and ensure fair selection.
- Relationship Building: Understand organisational objectives and stakeholder needs.
- Talent Management: Support leadership and succession planning processes.
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum Qualification: Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
- Experience: 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Contract Type: Permanent and Pensionable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
- A cover letter,
- Curriculum Vitae (CV),
- Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts,
in PDF format only, to:
📧 [email protected]
Email Subject: Human Resources Officer
Application Deadline: 24th November 2025 at 17:00
Note:
- Applicants must complete the LNDC application form (available on www.lndc.org.ls).
- Only applicants who submit the form and use the correct email subject will be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.