MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY
CIRCULAR NOTICE NO.1 OF 2026
MEF/CIRC/1
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED LOCAL CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY.
[9] POSITION DETAILS
POSITION: SENIOR DISTRICT RANGE MANAGEMENT OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: RANGE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
GRADE: G
NO. OF POSITIONS: ONE (1)
RESPONSIBLE TO: PRINCIPAL RANGE MANAGEMENT OFFICER
LOCATION: BUTHA-BUTHE
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Principal Range Resources Management Officer, the Senior Range Management Officer is responsible for rangeland data collection, budgeting, planning and reporting, facilitating drafting and interpretation of regulations, assisting chiefs in adjudicating the national grazing lands.
MAIN DUTIES
1. RANGELAND DATA COLLECTION
1.1 Facilitate rangeland grazing and browsing potentials
1.2 Supervise identification of palatable rangeland species and determine forage quality
1.3 Develop rangeland assessment and monitoring procedures
1.4 Conduct rangeland assessment trials
1.5 Develop alien invasive species assessment methods
1.6 Develop rangeland assessment manuals and guidelines
1.7 Supervise collection and analysis of vegetation data
1.8 Participates in the development of departmental budget
1.9 Monitor and evaluate performance of sectional staff
1.10 Formulate, monitor and evaluate policy implementation
2. BUDGETING DEVELOPMENT
2.1 Prepares and submits budget for allocation of funds for use in undertaking planned activities
2.2 Recommends purchasing of appropriate and suitable equipment to be used for proper functioning of the section
2.3 Identifies sectional needs to be incorporated into the budget
2.4 Develops project proposal to establish funding needs for implementation of the programs
3. PLANNING AND REPORTING
3.1 Prepares plans for the section for the smooth implementation of section duties
3.2 Prepares and submits reports to the supervisor for monitoring and performance assessment
4. FACILITATING DRAFTING, INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATIONS
4.1 Submits issues regarding Range Management grazing control regulations to Law Office for legal drafting of Regulations
4.2 Correct the drafts and submit them for signatories to pass it to Law Office for legislation
4.3 Interprets the regulations to inform users of recent changes or other unclear sections of the gazette
4.4 Recommend relevant legislation and amendments to improve on the Range Management and Grazing control Regulations
4.5 Assists Chiefs in adjudicating the national grazing lands to ensure legal protection
5. ATTENDING MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS
5.1 Participates in meetings of the division to give necessary input
5.2 Attends professional and technical meetings and workshops inside and outside the country for development of the division
6. SAFE KEEPING AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
6.1 Recommends procedures for safe keeping of equipment for the division
6.2 Locks and keeps the equipment under his supervision for better running of the section
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Science (MSc) in Range / Pasture Science / Environmental Science /
Natural Resources Management / Ecology & Botany
OR
BSc in Range / Pasture Science / Environmental Science / Natural Resources Management / Ecology & Botany
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of two years continuous service at the level of Range Management Officer.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applications on relevant Forms, GP 103 for non-serving officers and GP 104 for serving officers, accompanied by curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts should be addressed to:
THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY
P.O. BOX 10993
MASERU 100
OR
Hand delivered to the Human Resources Offices at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry at Thaba Bosiu Building, Industrial Area or Post Office Building, 6th Floor.
Only shortlisted applications shall all undergo a competency assessment facilitated by the Assessment Centre (Ministry of Public Service) or Drivers Assessment, where applicable.
Applications should be handed in not later than 20th February, 2026.