Applications are invited from suitably qualified Lesotho National to fill the position of Secretary to the Director of Administration.

Reporting directly to the Director of Administration, the incumbent will provide a wide range of administrative support services to the Administration Department and will perform the following duties and responsibilities:-

-          Providing secretarial services during meetings and making all necessary arrangements including booking of venues, arranging of refreshments, and distributing documentation.

-          Typing documents, making photocopies and distributing documents to the department staff where necessary.

-          Receiving and sending of faxes, telephone messages and notices to the user community.

-          Making travel arrangements for Administration staff including visas and other related requirements as necessary.

-          Keeping and maintaining the Director’s office files.

-          Keeping of the Director’s diary and making of appointments including receiving of visitors.

-          Coordinating Administration staff leaves in liaison with the HR Division.

-          Liaising with the Board Secretary for filing and retrieval of supplier contracts.

-          Managing the central equipment pool for loaning out to users.

-          Assisting with the monitoring of the Director’s office budget performance, following up on invoice queries and reconciliation of variances liaising with Administration Division Heads.

-          Undertaking of such other administrative and secretarial related duties as may be directed.

Qualifications and Requirements

-          A recognized Diploma/Certificate in secretarial studies and a proven track record of at least 2 years as secretary to a senior management staff.

-          A high degree of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and related programs.

Personal Qualities

-          Detail oriented

-          Dedication to work and willingness to work beyond normal working hours, should need arise.

-          Fast learner

-          Good communication and human interaction qualities

-          Ability to handle confidential information

Letters of application including certified copies of certificates, academic transcripts, detailed Curriculum Vitae, letters from two referees should be mailed or delivered to:-

Senior Manager Recruitment and Training

Cnr. Airport & Moshoeshoe Roads

Central Bank of Lesotho

P.O Box 1184

Maseru 100

 Closing date 07 December 2007

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted