PARLIAMENT OF LESOTHO (SENATE OFFICE) CIRCULAR
NOTICE NO. 1 OF 2026
SENATE OFFICES P.O. BOX 553 MASERU 100
REF: SE/2/1C
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions tenable at the Senate Office. The closing date for the applications is 12th JUNE, 2026
Position Details
- Department: Internal Audit
- Division: Internal Audit
- Job Title: Internal Auditor
- Responsible To: Clerk of Senate
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide guidance to line Ministries, and evaluate and assess the effectiveness of risk management and operating processes.
Main Duties
1.0 Provide Guidance to Line Ministries
- Carry out special audit assignments and act on audit requests by Chief Accounting Officers in the line Ministries
- Provide consulting services to line Ministries regarding policies, formal documentation, rules and regulations
2.0 Evaluate and Assess the Effectiveness of Risk Management and Operating Processes
- Prepare risk-based audit programs
- Examine and appraise existing controls in line Ministries to ensure that objectives are economically and efficiently achieved
- Recommend revision of operating procedures to strengthen reliability and accuracy of information
- Maintain and safeguard records and working papers, including updating existing government regulations for use by Internal Auditors
- Examine accomplished audit program lines to ensure they conform to acceptable audit standards
3.0 Monitor Performance of Staff
- Approve annual work plans for Assistant Internal Auditors
- Appraise the performance of Assistant Internal Auditors and determine relevant training
- Monitor and review working papers on a weekly basis during the course of the audit
- Follow up on previous audits
4.0 Report on Accomplished Audit Engagements
- Draw own annual work plan subject to review and approval by Senior Internal Auditor
- Develop and communicate observations made during the audit process with the Senior Internal Auditor
- Review internal audit reports prepared by Assistant Internal Auditors for communication with the organisation’s executive management, subject to review by the Internal Auditor
Job Specification
Education and Training
- Masters in Internal Auditing / Certified Auditor
Work Experience
- Two (2) years working experience in internal auditing
OR
- Degree in Internal Auditing / Internal Audit Technician
Work Experience
- Four (4) years working experience in internal auditing
Other Knowledge
- Knowledge of financial and stores rules and regulations
- Knowledge of public service rules and regulations
Responsibility
For Work of Others
- The task requires great responsibility to maintain harmonious relations between the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and other line Ministries
For Resources Controlled
- Responsibility for safe keeping of internal audit reports
For Effects of Errors
- Requires proven ability in considerable concentration, accurate calculations of figures, and correct methods in forecasting and projections
Complexity
- Requires considerable concentration and foresight to avoid ambiguous and onerous agreements that are difficult to implement
Authority for Decision Making
- Requires the incumbent to make decisions when evaluating and improving effectiveness of risk management, controls, and annual work plans
Problem Solving
- Requires proven skills and ability to resolve administrative issues within internal audit management staff and line Ministries
Supervision Received
- Accountable to the Senior Internal Auditor
- Guided by the Public Service Act and associated regulations
- Refers to relevant financial legislation, rules and regulations, Ministry Strategic Plan, Loans and Guarantees Act, Stores Regulations, Public Service, Lesotho Constitution, Pension Proclamation and other regulations before taking action
Knowledge Management
- Ensure that information is recorded, shared and utilised for the benefit of all
Change Management
- Requires proven ability to inspire and deliver change and continuous improvement in a results-focused environment
Dexterity
- This is considered minimal
Contact
- Makes regular contact with Heads of Department, Line Ministries, and the Auditor General
Mental Effort
- Requires very high mental effort when solving internal and external conflicts
Physical Effort
- This is considered minimal
Emotional Effort
- Requires ability to solve work-related problems
Working Conditions
Unfavourable Working Conditions
- Considered minimal
Hazards
- Considered minimal
Important Notice
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted when due for interviews.
Application Instructions
All applications should be submitted on relevant forms:
- GP 104 for serving officers
- GP 103 for job seekers
Applications must be accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates and a National Identity Document (ID), and should be delivered to:
The Clerk of the Senate
Senate Offices
P.O. Box 553
Maseru 100
Closing Date
12th June 2026