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: Civil Aviation
- Job Title: Human Resources Officer
- Grade: G
- Responsible To: Human Resources Manager
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resource Officer is responsible for the following:
MAIN DUTIES
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
1.3 Determines future Human Resource needs based on inventory and plan areas
Purpose: To ensure the availability of training profiles and inventories
2.0 Undertakes Job Analysis, Work Studies, 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 procedures, systems and recommendations for improvements to HR
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 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 service as prescribed by policies and procedures
Purpose: To ensure good working relations and welfare of staff
4.0 Administers Training, Development and the 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 training workshops, conferences, seminars and keeps contact with institutions
4.5 Assesses validity of claims on annual increments and awards based on performance
Purpose: To ensure performance improvement
5.0 Coordinates Development and Implementation of HR Plans
5.1 Oversees maintenance of human resource information and prepares management report (staff complement/staff profile)
5.2 Prepares documentation of preliminary interview
5.3 Collaborates with heads of sections to select candidates for pre-interviews
5.4 Prepares the shortlist out of pre-interviews 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
6.0 Ensures Production and Retrieval of Human Resources 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
6.4 Interprets Public Service Regulations and policies relating to Human Resources issues
Purpose: To ensure appropriate action
7.0 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
JOB SPECIFICATION
Qualification and Experience
- 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 Services Rules and Regulations
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