LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY OF CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
WARDEN – FEMALE HOSTEL
The Warden will be responsible for ensuring the safety, security, welfare, discipline and general well-being of students residing on the University campus while maintaining a conducive environment for learning and living.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Welfare & Safeguarding
- Ensure the safety, dignity and wellbeing of female residents.
- Monitor residents’ welfare and identify students experiencing emotional, social, academic or personal difficulties.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while remaining approachable and supportive.
- Recognize signs of abuse, exploitation, self-harm, bullying, harassment, substance misuse and other risks.
- Activate appropriate referral and safeguarding procedures when concerns arise.
Hostel Operations & Residential Procedures
- Maintain accurate records of residents, room allocations, attendance/absence, visitors, incidents and emergencies.
- Enforce hostel rules consistently and fairly.
- Coordinate check-in/check-out procedures.
- Monitor cleanliness, maintenance, security and general living conditions.
- Report faults and follow up on repairs.
- Encourage positive relationships, responsible independence and leadership among residents.
- Facilitate hostel activities, wellness programmes, educational talks and life-skills sessions.
Emergency Response & Coordination
- Act as the first point of coordination during emergencies.
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, fires, security threats, missing students and other incidents.
- Know emergency contacts and University escalation procedures.
- Coordinate with Security, Clinic, SSD, Police, parents/guardians and University management when necessary.
- Maintain incident and emergency reports.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- A Diploma in Social Work or a related field (Student Affairs, Youth Development, Public Administration), with 2–3 years’ experience working with young people.
- Additional training in Student Affairs, Residence Management, Social Work or First Aid experience in a boarding school or university residence is an added advantage.
- Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace, email, reporting and electronic records) is an added advantage.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strong problem-solving and time-management skills
- Student welfare and engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Conflict management
- Confidentiality
APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested applicants must submit the following documents:
- Signed application letter
- Curriculum Vitae (minimum of three pages)
- Certified copies of academic certificates, academic transcripts and a valid form of identification
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications must be emailed to:
The Human Resource Manager
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
P.O. Box 8971
Maseru 101, Lesotho
Email: [email protected]
Deadline for submission: 11 September 2026 at 3:00pm
Important: The application letter, CV, certificates and ID must be combined into a single PDF for email submission.
DISCLAIMER
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within three (3) months following the closing date.