LESOTHO HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LHDA)
Exciting Career Opportunities: Sub-Committee Members (4 Positions)
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) invites applications for four (4) Sub-Committee Member positions as outlined below.
Operations and Maintenance Sub-Committee Member – Asset Management Specialist
Purpose
To advise the LHDA Board of Directors on matters relating to the operations and maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), including its activities, infrastructure, structures and facilities.
The Operations and Maintenance Sub-Committee of the Board of Directors provides specialised oversight for facility management, asset integrity and operational safety.
Required Qualifications and Minimum Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Asset Management, property development and management, social sciences or a related field.
- At least fifteen (15) years of experience working at management or executive level for large multidisciplinary projects, with expertise in the management of complex assets and large infrastructure projects, specifically large dams and tunnels.
Essential Requirements for the Post
- Should have demonstrated expertise in social issues related to property development and management of assets, gained through academic qualifications and professional experience.
- Should have relevant knowledge to lead and guide project management and evaluate decisions in a multidisciplinary operations environment.
- Previous Board committee membership in a similar organisation will be an added advantage.
- Should be committed to serving for the contract period and have sufficient time available to thoroughly prepare for meetings and attend scheduled meetings. The applicant will also be required to devote at least 5 hours per month to LHDA activities, excluding travel time.
- Upon engagement, the preferred candidates shall sign a performance agreement for the Sub-Committee to the Board and a code of conduct.
Major Tasks and Performance Requirements
- Reports to the LHDA Board of Directors on a periodic or agreed frequency basis through the Sub-Committee Chairperson.
- Provides advice on all aspects of implementation of the LHWP.
- Attends periodic Sub-Committee meetings as scheduled.
- Adds value to the Sub-Committee meetings and, ultimately, the Board and the LHDA.
- Undertakes ad hoc assignments as required by the Sub-Committee and the Board.
- Attends to any other matters of interest within the context of the Phase II Agreement, the Treaty and the Law.
Remuneration
Remuneration of Sub-Committee members will be market-related and shall cover preparation and attendance of Sub-Committee meetings, Sub-Committee work, and ad hoc work such as special delegated tasks or investigations.
Members of the Sub-Committee will be fully reimbursed for authorised expenditures incurred in the performance of their duties. Typical expenses include travel, accommodation, telephone, secretarial and courier services.
Application Instructions
Applications and CVs are to be submitted by email to:
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address:
Lesotho Highlands Development Authority
P.O. Box 7332
Maseru, Lesotho
No hard-copy applications will be accepted.
Application Deadline
6 November 2026
Disclaimer
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.
- Selection interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted on a date, time and place determined by LHDA.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate the information provided in their CVs.
- LHDA reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
- The employment of successful candidates is subject to positive security clearance.