MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NOTICE No. 12 of 2025
REF: ED/A/31
JOB TITLE: MANAGER QUALITY ASSURANCE
GRADE: I
NO. OF POSITIONS: ONE (1) POSITION
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR TVD
Job summary:
Under the supervision of the Director – TVD the incumbent shall provide quality management to training providers, non-government institutions and the training centers in industries, manages technical operations of TVET efficiently to ensure quality of learning standards and quality assurance. Facilitates the implementation of strategic plans and ministerial policies, ensures that TVET programs and services meet the current and emerging training standards of industries locally, regionally and globally, and manages the distribution of learning materials and other relevant resourceful materials, manages TVET inspections, facilitates the provision of in-service training, advises the director on policy issues and produces reports.
MAIN DUTIES
- PROVISION OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT TO RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS
(a) To liaise with those institutions to ensure that the required standards are met
(b) To manage TVET inspections to ensure that targets are met and findings are addressed accordingly - ENHANCE MAINTENANCE OF LEARNING STANDARDS
(a) To conduct needs analysis
(b) To facilitate the development and upgrading of training programs
(c) To facilitate the development and upgrading of training of trainers
(d) To facilitate the development and upgrading of the national curricula so that they are in line with industrial needs
(e) To manage the provisions of industrial attachments and trade tests - SETTING OF STANDARD AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
(a) To manage registration and accreditation of training institutions
(b) To evaluate impact of training programs by organizing periodic surveys and tracer studies
(c) To manage the coordination and regulation of the traineeship scheme
(d) To facilitate monitoring and evaluation of training
(e) To participate in the development of strategic plan - PROVISION OF LEARNING MATERIAL AND OTHER RESOURCE MATERIALS
(a) To ensure that institutional funds are managed effectively and efficiently for the supply of learning materials and other resources
(b) To ensure that training equipment is up to the required standards
(c) To facilitate the stock checking of training equipment and maintenance of facilities in institutions
(d) To produce annual report on the same and share it with the concerned parties
JOB SPECIFICATION
Master’s degree in Education in the field of Technical and Vocational Education plus three (3) years’ experience as an Instructor/Teacher, with prior qualification in technical and vocational education
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Technical and Vocational Education plus five (5) years’ experience as an Instructor/Teacher, with prior qualification in technical and vocational education
ATTRIBUTES
The incumbent must have good:
• Managerial skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Planning skills
• Liaising skills
• Report writing skills
• Clean driver’s license
• IT skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
For the work of others
The task requires responsibility for ensuring that policy guidelines and legal procedures are adhered to
For resources
The task requires great control for expenditure and maintenance of database for all government assets
For safety of others
This factor is minimal
For effect of errors
The task requires high level of integrity and firm application of relevant legal procedures
Complexity – Decision making
The task requires proven ability to solve staff problems, all matters arising from the industries concerning the trainees and other complaints from other stakeholders
Supervision received
The incumbent is accountable to the Director and guided by the Lesotho Constitution, Public Service Act and associated regulations and Procurement Legislation
Change management
The task requires a proven ability to adapt to new technological changes, creativity and innovations focused on environmental changes
Knowledge management
The incumbent must share the knowledge and information with other parties to benefit all
Dexterity
This is considered minimal
Contacts
Makes regular contacts with all ministries, Ministry of Education and Training, Labour and Employment, Trade and Industry, Training providers, Industry Associations, Aid/Donor organizations, Financial Institutions, University of Lesotho and Ministry of Finance
Applications must be submitted using the relevant forms:
- G.P 104 for serving officers
- G.P 103 for job seekers
Each application must be accompanied by:
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- Certified copy of ID
- Performance appraisal forms (for serving officers)
- Transcripts, diplomas, and other relevant documents
Address applications to:
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
Ministry of Education and Training
P.O. Box 47
MASERU – 100
Important Note:
The Ministry of Education and Training operates across all ten districts of the country. Applicants should be aware that deployment may occur in any of these districts.
Deadline: Not later than 25th August, 2025