MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NOTICE No: 23 of 2025
REF: ED/A/30
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following position tenable in the Ministry of Education and Training:
JOB TITLE: Senior Human Resources Officer
Grade: H
Number of Positions: Two (2)
Responsible To: Human Resources Manager
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager, the Senior Human Resources Officer is responsible for the following:
MAIN DUTIES
1. Coordination of Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment Procedures
2. Job Analysis, Work Studies, and Surveys
2.1 Identifies job areas that need analysis and study
2.2 Selects a sample for study/analysis
2.3 States problems found in the areas studied
2.4 Conducts job analysis and work studies
2.5 Writes job descriptions and reviews where necessary
2.6 Presents findings and recommendations for improvements to HR procedures and systems
3. Handling Disciplinary Cases, Grievances, Disputes, and Employee Safety
3.1 Advises staff on the code of conduct, terms of employment, and conditions of service
3.2 Creates awareness of health and safety standards and procedures
3.3 Attends to disciplinary and grievance cases and counsels employees on personal/social issues affecting work
3.4 Investigates workplace accidents
3.5 Organizes employee welfare services as prescribed by policies and procedures
4. Human Resources Information Management
4.1 Ensures production and maintenance of personal records
4.2 Directs compilation of HR information on activities and staff profiles
4.3 Oversees production of reports on HR developments and achievements
4.4 Oversees the production of the monthly salary bill
4.5 Authorizes retrieval of HR information and reports
4.6 Attends to day-to-day changes in the Resource Link system
5. Budgeting and Equipment Planning
5.1 Prepares budget for personal emoluments
5.2 Identifies equipment and furniture requirements
5.3 Develops the annual HR budget
6. Staff Supervision and Performance Management
6.1 Allocates tasks and responsibilities to subordinates
6.2 Appraises performance of subordinate staff and reviews performance plans
6.3 Monitors implementation of duties for consistency
JOB SPECIFICATION
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or any related discipline plus two (2) years relevant working experience in Human Resources and knowledge of HRIS functions
OR - Postgraduate Diploma/Honours in HRM, Industrial Psychology, or any related discipline plus three (3) years relevant working experience in Human Resources and knowledge of HRIS functions
OR - Bachelor’s Degree in HRM, Industrial Psychology, or any related discipline plus five (5) years relevant working experience in Human Resources and knowledge of HRIS functions
OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Proven supervisory skills
- Passing of assessment test
- Appreciation of HR principles
- Computer literacy
- Interpretation of Public Service Rules and Regulations
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications on the relevant forms:
- G.P 104 for serving officers
- G.P 103 for job seekers
Must be accompanied by:
- Certified copies of educational certificates
- Identity document (ID)
- Performance appraisal forms (for serving officers)
- Transcripts, diplomas, etc.
Applications must be addressed to:
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Education and Training
P.O. Box 47
Maseru 100
IMPORTANT NOTE
The Ministry of Education and Training operates in all ten districts of the country. Applicants should therefore be aware that they may be deployed in any of the ten districts.
Deadline for submission: 15th October 2025