MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NO. 6 OF 2025
REF: MTIBD/CIR/GEN/8/7
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS TENABLE AT THE MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Position: Senior Public Relations Officer
Number of Positions: One (1)
Responsible To: Principal Secretary
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Principal Secretary, the Senior Public Relations Officer will assist with the Ministerial Communication Strategy and align all PR activities with ministerial plans. The incumbent will also assist with objectives, programmes and services of the Ministry.
Main Duties
1. Coordinates Ministerial Communication Strategy Development
• Participates in internal consultations on ministerial plans.
• Participates in stakeholder analysis and mapping.
• Contributes to stakeholder sensitisation.
• Participates in drafting of communication strategy and annual plans.
2. Manages Information Crisis
• Develops crisis communication plans.
• Organises press conferences.
• Organises stakeholder meetings.
• Disseminates crisis information through media.
3. Facilitates Publication of Ministerial Events
• Publicises ministerial events.
• Participates in drafting speeches.
• Oversees media coverage and documentation.
• Invites media houses and writes scripts.
4. Maintains Positive Media Relations
• Identifies influential reporters.
• Updates media contact lists.
• Distributes promotional materials.
5. Maintains the Ministry’s Identity
• Designs and produces promotional material.
• Oversees display of banners and distribution of materials.
• Ensures sign boards are erected.
6. Supervises Staff
• Holds meetings.
• Organises work programmes.
• Conducts performance appraisals.
• Maintains discipline.
• Resolves conflicts.
Job Specification
Master’s Degree in Public Relations/Communications/Media Studies plus four (4) years
OR
Honours Degree plus five (5) years
OR
Bachelor’s Degree plus six (6) years
Responsibilities and Conditions
Supervises all PR staff.
Responsible for safekeeping of assets and documents.
High mental and emotional effort required.
Unfavourable conditions and hazards are minimal.
How to Apply
Applications on GP 104 (serving officers) or GP 103 (job seekers) accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, and ID should be hand delivered to:
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development
Lesotho Cooperatives College – Next to Setsoto Stadium Registry Office
OR
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development Headquarters
LNDC – Registry Office
Closing date: 19th January 2026