MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION
CIRCULAR NO. 3 OF 2025.
AG/CIR/3
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following vacant positions tenable in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition.
Position Title: Senior Human Resources Officer
Ministry: Agriculture, Food Security & Nutrition
Department: Administration & Field Services
Grade: H
Number of Positions: Two (2)
Responsible To: Human Resources Manager
Location: Maseru
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager, the Senior Human Resources Officer is responsible for coordinating recruitment, conducting job analysis, managing employee relations, overseeing HR information systems, supervising staff, and preparing HR budgets.
Main Duties
1. Coordination of Recruitment, Selection and Appointment
- Manage recruitment and selection procedures
- Ensure compliance with appointment processes
2. Job Analysis, Work Studies, and Surveys
- Identify job areas for analysis
- Select samples and conduct studies
- Document findings and recommend improvements to HR procedures
3. Employee Relations and Safety
- Advise staff on code of conduct and employment terms
- Promote health and safety awareness
- Handle disciplinary cases, grievances, and employee counseling
- Investigate workplace accidents
- Organize employee welfare services
4. HR Information Management
- Maintain personal records and staff profiles
- Compile HR activity reports and salary bill
- Authorize retrieval of HR information
- Manage updates in the Resource Link system
5. Budgeting and Resource Planning
- Prepare budget for personal emoluments
- Identify equipment and furniture needs
- Develop annual HR budget
6. Staff Supervision
- Allocate tasks and responsibilities
- Appraise staff performance and review work plans
- Monitor consistency in duty execution
Job Specification
Education and Experience Requirements:
Option 1:
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or related discipline
- Plus two (2) years of relevant experience and HRIS knowledge
Option 2:
- Postgraduate Diploma/Honours in HRM, Industrial Psychology, or related discipline
- Plus three (3) years of relevant experience and HRIS knowledge
Option 3:
- BA Degree in HRM, Industrial Psychology, or related discipline
- Plus five (5) years of relevant experience and HRIS knowledge
Other Necessary Skills and Competencies
- Proven supervisory skills
- Must pass an assessment test
- Appreciation of HR principles
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interpret Public Service Rules and Regulations
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted on relevant forms:
- GP 104 for serving officers
- GP 103 for job seekers
Each application must be accompanied by:
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- Transcripts
- National Identity Document
- Up-to-date Performance Appraisal Reports (for serving officers)
All applications must be hand-delivered or addressed to:
The Director Human Resources
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition
P.O. Box 24
Maseru – 100
Deadline for Applications: Not later than 27th October 2025