Central Bank of Lesotho
Career Opportunity: Secretary to Deputy Governor (x2)
Reference: SECDG
The Central Bank of Lesotho invites applications for the position of Secretary to the Deputy Governor.
The role contributes to the effective management of the Deputy Governor’s office by providing high-level administrative, personal assistance, and secretarial support. The incumbent will act as a primary liaison between the Deputy Governor’s office and internal stakeholders, and provide operational support to the Governor’s secretarial team when required.
The ideal candidate must be able to work in a high-stakes, strictly confidential environment, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and ethical conduct.
Core Responsibilities
Administration and Correspondence Management
- Handle the Deputy Governor’s physical and electronic mail, including receiving and processing internal and external correspondence
- Draft, review, and dispatch confidential correspondence to both internal and external stakeholders
Information Management
- Maintain physical and digital filing systems with strict confidentiality
- Handle sensitive and classified macroeconomic and regulatory information with integrity
- Oversee secure capturing, indexing, and digital archiving of executive correspondence and documentation
- Manage an organised document management system to enable rapid retrieval of briefing notes, legal files, and stakeholder records
Diary and Calendar Management
- Proactively manage the Deputy Governor’s diary and schedule
- Arrange appointments, prioritise meeting requests, and resolve scheduling conflicts
- Prepare and provide documentation required for meetings
- Act as the first point of contact for incoming calls and visitors, screen visitors, and redirect as necessary
Travel and Logistics Administration
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, visas, accommodation, and registrations
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following:
- Management
- Administration
- Communications
- Human Resources
- Additional Diploma in Secretarial Studies will be an added advantage
Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an executive support role or as an executive assistant
- Experience supporting a C-suite executive within a Central Bank, multinational organisation, or government agency is preferred
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and office management software
- Fast and accurate typing and transcription skills
Language
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in an official business language
Behavioural Competencies and Attributes
- Ability to work effectively with people
- Strong coordination, control, and decision-making ability
- Strong corporate and self-image, with commitment to self-development
- Customer service orientation
- Planning and organising skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective time management and commitment to duty
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Attention to detail and accuracy
How to Apply
Apply online via the Central Bank of Lesotho website:
https://www.centralbank.org.ls/index.php/opportunities
Closing Date
3 July 2026