MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES
CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 1 OF 2026
REF: MNR/STAFF/ADVERTS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following vacant positions tenable in the Ministry of Natural Resources.
DEPARTMENT: RURAL WATER SUPPLY
JOB TITLE: SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
Responsible To: Principal Technical Officer
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Principal Technical Officer, the Senior Technical Officer is responsible for construction and design of projects.
MAIN DUTIES
1. Construction and Design of Projects
- Supervises all construction work.
- Assesses progress on site on a regular basis.
- Conducts field research and attends weekly progress meetings.
- Attends pre‑construction meetings with the District Engineer (DES) and Contractors, and pre‑construction site meetings with all relevant actors.
During the Construction Period
- Inspects works during weekly site visits.
- Compiles monthly project progress reports.
- Issues site instructions for rectification purposes.
- Verifies claims for works done, prepares a list of outstanding works, and carries out commissioning with the Contractor and Project Officer.
- In conjunction with the Project Officer (PO) and Community Liaison Officer (CLO), carries out final inspection of projects.
- Inspects the entire project two (2) months before the end of the guarantee period and lists required rectification work.
2. Technical Advisory and Monitoring
- Responsible for advising on technical feasibility and technical implications of projects at the design stage.
- Regularly inspects installed work.
- Gauges springs and boreholes.
- Carries out chemical and bacteriological water tests.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Option 1:
- Certificate in Bricklaying and Plastering
- Plus two (2) years’ experience in the implementation of water supply systems
OR
Option 2:
- COSEC
- Plus three (3) years’ experience as Technical Officer
OTHER RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Thorough understanding of the technical and social aspects of Rural Water Supply project implementation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Can be stationed anywhere within the country.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applications on relevant forms G.P. 104 (for serving officers) and G.P. 103 (for job seekers), with duly certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and ID, should be submitted as follows:
Position: Director Planning — Submit To:
Human Resource Office
2nd Floor
Bokamoso Building (formerly Christie House)
12 Orpen Road (to Avani Maseru)
Positions: Finance Manager & Technical Assistant — Submit To:
Human Resource Office
Block C, LNDC 5th Floor
Department of Mining
Maseru 100
Positions: Senior Technical Officer, Community Liaison Officer & Finance Assistant — Submit To:
Human Resource Office
Department of Rural Water Supply
Next to WASCO – Railway Station
Maseru 100
Closing Date:
Not later than Friday, 13th February 2026 at 12:00 hrs