Applications are invited from suitably qualified Lesotho nationals to fill the position of Director of Administration at the Central Bank of Lesotho. This is a senior management position to head the Department of Administration. The incumbent will be directly responsible to the Governor or Deputy Governor responsible for administration.

The successful candidate shall be appointed on a five-year contract period.

1. DUTIES:

The Director of Administration will be responsible for the following duties, amongst others:-

a) Organisational planning and development strategies for the Bank;

b) Development of proposed policies and procedures as necessary on all administrative matters not covered by policies.

c) Overall human resource management including staff welfare, and recruitment and training;

d) General administration of offices and other property of the Bank, ensuring that buildings and equipment are kept in good state of maintenance and repair;

e) Oversee the procurement process in terms of policies and procedures, and ensuring proper implementation of the budget.

f) Ensure and oversee the implementation of proper security systems throughout the Bank and at its other properties in and around Maseru.

g) Prepare and submit weekly management reports for the Executive Committee and also the Board of Directors whenever required.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

A Master’s degree in any one of the following areas:

i) Business Administration
ii) Public Administration
iii) Management or equivalent qualifications.

In addition, candidates must have relevant experience of ten years, five of which should have been in a senior managerial position. Computer skills will be an added advantage.

Letters of application, certified copies of certificates and transcripts, detailed curriculum vitae and two letters of referees should be mailed or delivered to:-


The Governor
Central Bank of Lesotho
Cnr. Airport & Moshoeshoe Rd
P.O. Box 1184
Maseru 100

Closing date: Friday, 18 March 2005