Job Category: Human Resources / Industrial Relations
Department: Human Resources Department
Reference Number: CSD: HRD 0022
Advert Date: 22 October 2026
Closing Date: 6 November 2026
About the Position
Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd (LEC) invites applications from suitably qualified Lesotho nationals for the position of Industrial Relations Officer within the Human Resources Department.
The successful candidate will report to the Human Resources Manager and will be responsible for managing industrial relations matters, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, coordinating grievance and disciplinary processes, and supporting effective workplace relations.
Qualifications, Experience and Other Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or Labour Relations; OR
- A Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience.
- Thorough knowledge of labour and employment legislation, disciplinary management, grievance handling, and engagement with trade unions.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Facilitation and presentation skills.
- Computer literacy and report-writing skills.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities
1. Industrial Relations Management
- Advise management and employees on employment and industrial relations matters.
- Monitor the workplace relations climate and recommend interventions to improve employee relations.
- Develop and maintain effective industrial relations practices.
2. Labour Law Compliance and Policy Development
- Monitor developments in labour legislation and advise management on regulatory changes.
- Conduct periodic reviews of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Monitor compliance with applicable labour laws, HR policies, and employment policies.
- Promote understanding and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
3. Grievance and Disciplinary Management
- Coordinate investigations and facilitate grievance-handling processes.
- Coordinate disciplinary investigations and hearings.
- Prepare disciplinary notices, hearing documentation, and outcome reports.
- Monitor the implementation of disciplinary actions and maintain disciplinary records.
4. Dispute Resolution and Case Management
- Facilitate the informal resolution of workplace disputes.
- Monitor the progress of industrial relations cases and prepare periodic status reports.
- Liaise with statutory labour institutions and represent the Company in matters relating to employee and industrial relations.
5. Training and Advisory Services
- Conduct training on labour laws, disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and industrial relations.
- Provide advisory services on employee misconduct, conflict management, and workplace investigations.
- Build and strengthen management capacity in handling industrial relations matters.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates must submit their applications, together with copies of their educational certificates and academic transcripts, by email to:
Email: [email protected]
Applicants must download and complete the official application form available on the LEC website: https://www.lec.co.ls
Navigate to Opportunities, then Careers, to access the application form.
Enquiries: 5227-4004 or 5227-2147
Closing Date
Applications must be submitted on or before 6 November 2026.