Public Relations Manager at Education and Training

July 9, 2026

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NOTICE NO: 14 OF 2026

REF: ED/A/30

Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions tenable in the Ministry of Education and Training:

Position Details

Job Title: Public Relations Manager
Grade: I
Number of Positions: One (1)
Responsible To: Director Public Relations

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director Public Relations, the incumbent is responsible for undertaking Public Relations research to inform policy; designing and developing public relations policies and government communication strategy; managing departmental budgets and supervising subordinate staff.

Key Duties

Public Relations Research and Policy Development

Participate in research consultations and study tours.
Analyse documents, policies, plans, and information gathered during consultations and study tours.
Draft reports on consultation and study tour findings.

Public Relations Policies and Government Communication Strategy

Conduct government public relations cadre needs assessment surveys.
Conduct stakeholder analysis and mapping.
Facilitate workshops on public relations policy and communication strategy development.
Compile public relations policy and communication strategy drafts.
Compile reports on public relations policy and communication strategy development workshops.

Implementation and Coordination

Participate in sensitisation of public relations officers on public relations policies and government communication strategy.
Plan implementation of public relations policies and government communication strategy.
Develop monitoring and evaluation plans.
Monitor progress and compile reports.
Evaluate policy impact and compile reports.
Coordinate public relations activities across ministries.
Arrange Public Relations meetings and events.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, or Media Studies with a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in public relations and at least two (2) years as a Senior Public Relations Officer.

Honours Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, or Media Studies with eight (8) years’ experience in public relations and at least three (3) years as a Senior Public Relations Officer.

Application Instructions

Applications on the relevant forms G.P. 104 (for serving officers) and G.P. 103 (for job seekers), duly accompanied by:

Certified copies of educational certificates
Certified copy of National ID
Performance appraisal forms (for serving officers)
Academic transcripts
Diplomas and other relevant supporting documents

Applications must be addressed to:

Principal Secretary
Ministry of Education and Training
P.O. Box 47
Maseru 100
Lesotho