CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

LESOTHO TELECOMMUNICATIONS  AUTHORITY

 INTRODUCTION: The Lesotho Telecommunications Authority (LTA) was established by an Act of Parliament (The Lesotho Telecommunications Act No.5 of 2000), as   an autonomous telecommunications regulatory body, responsible for regulating the telecommunications and broadcasting industry in Lesotho.

APPLICATIONS are invited for the position of Chief Executive Officer. The position will become available on the 1st July 2003 on a three-year, renewable contract.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of a Board, the Chief Executive is responsible for all operational aspects and the general management of the authority and its employees.

The Chief Executive Officer is also expected to regularly report to the Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Communications on strategic and long-term plans of the Authority .

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of a Master's degree in Management, Business, Economics, Broadcasting and Journalism, Telecommunications Engineering or comparable qualifications,

PLUS a minimum of 10 years experience in a senior management position.

SALARY:  LTA will offer a competitive and attractive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS: are invited from Lesotho Citizens who should submit their applications, accompanied by CVs and certified copies of their educational qualifications to:

The Principal Secretary

Ministry of Communications

P.O. Box 36

Maseru.

Or email to: tmokela@hotmail.com

Or hand delivered to: 3rd Floor Moposo House, Maseru

Applicants should ask three referees, one of whom must be a former/current employer to send their letters of reference DIRECTLY TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. It is up to the applicant to ensure that his/her referees have submitted the letters of reference.

CLOSING DATE: All applications must reach the above address on or before 4:00pm on Thursday 13th February 2003.