Trainee Programmer at Education and Training

July 9, 2026

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING EXTERNAL

CIRCULAR NOTICE NO: 14 OF 2026

REF: ED/A/30

Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions tenable in the Ministry of Education and Training:

Position Details

Job Title: Trainee Programmer
Grade: E
Number of Positions: One (1)
Responsible To: Program Analyst

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Program Analyst, the incumbent is responsible for providing ICT technical support and maintaining information technology infrastructure across the Ministry of Education and Training.

Key Duties

Assist all MoET districts and Headquarters users with ICT technical support.
Install and configure appropriate software and functions according to MoET specifications.
Set up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices for MoET users.
Ensure proper functionality of all MoET ICT infrastructure.
Upgrade all MoET workstations to the latest available software.
Develop and maintain local networks in ways that optimise performance for all MoET offices.
Ensure security and privacy of networks and computer systems for all MoET staff.
Provide orientation and guidance to MoET staff on how to operate new software and computer equipment.
Organise and schedule upgrades and maintenance without disrupting users’ work.
Perform troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems on all MoET ICT equipment.
Maintain records and logs of all MoET infrastructure.
Identify computer or network equipment shortages and place orders.

Qualifications

Diploma in Information Technology (IT) plus 2 years’ relevant experience

Certificate in Information Technology plus 4 years’ relevant experience

Application Instructions

Applications on the relevant forms G.P. 104 (for serving officers) and G.P. 103 (for job seekers), duly accompanied by:

Certified copies of educational certificates
Certified copy of National ID
Performance appraisal forms (for serving officers)
Academic transcripts
Diplomas and other relevant supporting documents

Applications must be addressed to:

Principal Secretary
Ministry of Education and Training
P.O. Box 47
Maseru 100
Lesotho