Reference: External Circular Notice No. 4 of 2026
Ministry: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Relations
Position: Permanent Secretary
Reports To: Government Secretary
Day-to-Day Reporting: Minister
Duty Station: Not specified
Contract Duration: Five (5) Years
Purpose
The Permanent Secretary is the Chief Accounting Officer of the Ministry and provides strategic guidance and supervision in the implementation of the Ministry’s Strategic Plan towards attainment of national development priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must possess one of the following:
- Master’s Degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, History or a related field; or
- Postgraduate Diploma/Honours Degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, History or a related field; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, History or a related field.
Experience
- Master’s Degree: Five (5) years senior management experience.
- Postgraduate Diploma/Honours Degree: Seven (7) years senior management experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree: Ten (10) years senior management experience.
Experience in Public Service Management will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete and submit GP 103 (or GP 104 for serving officers) together with the following documents:
- Certified copies of educational certificates (vetted by the Council on Higher Education (CHE))
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applications should be submitted to:
HR Offices
Cabinet, Government Office Complex
Qhobosheaneng
Maseru 100, Lesotho
The advert is also available on the Government of Lesotho website: www.gov.ls
Closing Date: 24 August 2026 at 16:00 hrs
Note: Only suitably qualified local candidates are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date
24 August 2026