𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘:

Under the general supervision of the Head of Programme Water and Environmental Engineering, the Lecturer | is responsible for teaching and monitoring students on campus and during industrial attachment. S/he conducts curriculum review, internal moderation of examinations, and assists in the overall development of the programme.

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒:

The key duties of the post are as follows:-

• Teach Geomatics-related courses under Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, as well as other departments and programmes where necessary.

• Prepare lessons and/or training materials, deliver lectures and/or conduct practical sessions for 20 to 24 hours per week.

• Assist the Head of Programme in the development and improvement of the programme.

• Conduct tests and examinations for assessment purposes and maintain updated academic records.

• Monitor students on industrial attachment to obtain feedback on their progress and performance.

• Supervise students’ projects and research activities.

• Participate in curriculum review of geomatics/Engineering Surveying related application courses in the Irrigation and Drainage Engineering programme and other departments to ensure industry relevance and academic quality.

• Participate in community engagement and consultancy activities in geomatics/surveying applications.

• Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Programme or delegated representative.

• Conduct research related to the field of expertise and publish findings in professional journals, periodicals, textbooks, and/or electronic journals.

𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:

• Minimum of Masters degree in Geomatics, specifically covering Geodesy, Geoinformatics and Engineering Surveying, and an undergraduate degree in Geomatics (BSc/BEng in Geomatics or related field).

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒:

• At least two (2) years of professional working experience in Geomatics, Surveying or related fields.

• Two (2) years’ field experience in teaching or research work in Geomatics or Engineering Surveying will be an added advantage.

Additionally, the incumbent should:

• Have experience in the use of Civil Designer (or equivalent), Revit, GIS (Geospatial), AutoCAD (draughting), and other related spatial design and analysis packages.

Be able to teach:

• Engineering Surveying

• Topographic Surveying

• GPS/GNSS & Drone Surveying

• GIS and Remote Sensing

• Irrigation and Drainage Infrastructure Layout

𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒:

• Self-motivated.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Ability to work effectively with students from different backgrounds.

• Willingness to supervise students during extra-mural activities.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘:

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply by email to: careers@lp.ac.ls – all application documents should be in one zipped folder and indicate the position name: LECTURER-GEOMATICS ENGINEERING in the email subject line failure to adhere will lead to non-consideration of applications.

The application letters should be accompanied by: Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and academic transcripts. The deadline for submission of applications is 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary

Staff Appointments and Promotions Committee Lerotholi Polytechnic

P.O. Box 16

Maseru 100

Lesotho

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫 – only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Registrar-Academic Administration Affairs, the Assistant Registrar – Recruitment, Admissions & Registration is responsible for coordinating and managing student recruitment, admissions processes, registration services and related administrative functions of the institution.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬:

• Coordinate and manage student recruitment, admissions and registration processes in line with institutional policies and approved procedures.

• Develop and implement student recruitment strategies to achieve enrolment targets.

• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, career fairs, school visits and exhibitions.

• Promote the institution’s academic programmes through presentations, and marketing initiatives in collaboration with the Marketing Office.

• Coordinate opening and processing of student applications and ensure timely preparation and dissemination of application materials.

• Administer, maintain and continuously update student records and databases to ensure accuracy, completeness, confidentiality and data integrity.

• Provides guidance and ensures that there is compliance with the Polytechnic Statutes and Ordinances, Acts, Policies and Regulations relating to Admissions and Registration.

• Support the implementation, administration and optimization of the Student Information Management System and ensure effective utilization of automated student administration processes.

• Prepare, monitor and analyse student enrolment statistics, programme quotas, sponsorship allocations and manage deferments, withdrawals, re-admissions, transfers, change-of-programme processes and any other related processes.

• Generate periodic statistical and management reports relating to admissions, enrolment, registration, retention and graduation for strategic planning and decision making.

• Maintains confidentiality, security and safety of office documents by establishing security protocols and procedures.

• Registers newly admitted and continuing students and ensure timely dissemination of student lists to relevant departments and authorities.

• Coordinates verification of academic qualifications with relevant bodies examinations and accrediting bodies.

• Supervises, mentors, support and monitors the performance of junior officers under his/ her supervision in line with institutional policies.

• Services as the Secretary of the Polytechnic Admissions Committee and as such prepares and submits applicants’ information and admission lists for consideration by the Committee and other authorities and structures.

• Establish and maintain a rapport and liaise with high schools, sister institutions, sponsors, and relevant external bodies.

• Contribute to policy development, review and continuous improvement of admissions, registration and student administration processes.

• Respond to enquiries from prospective students, current students, parents, academic departments, and other stakeholders, and provide guidance on programme selection and admission requirements.

• Coordinate orientation and induction programmes for new students.

• Liaise with academic, administrative departments to ensure smooth student administration processes as it relates to career guidance, student recruitment, admissions and registration.

• Performs such other relevant duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Supervisor.

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:

• A Bachelors Degree in Statistics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management Sciences, Data Science, Information Systems, Data Management or other related field with 4 years’ experience relative to the specific requirements of the position.

OR

• A Postgraduate qualification in Statistics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management Sciences, Data Science, Information Systems, Data Management or other related field with 3 years’ experience relative to the specific requirements of the position.

• Working experience from a tertiary institution will be an added advantage.

• Experience working with Student Information Management Systems or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• Experience in data management, statistical reporting and enrolment management.

• Experience in handling high-volume data, administrative and customer service environments.

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬:

• Advanced computer literacy including spreadsheet and database applications.

• Data analysis and statistical reporting skills.

• Good customer service.

• Problem solving, decision making, critical and analytical abilities.

• Excellent record and information management skills.

• Report writing and documentation skills.

• Managerial and supervisory skills.

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.

• High level of confidentiality.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲:

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply by email to: careers@lp.ac.ls

All application documents should be in one zipped folder and indicate the position name: ASSISTANT REGISTRAR – RAR in the email subject line. Failure to adhere will lead to non-consideration of applications.

The application letters should be accompanied by:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Certified copies of educational certificates

• Academic transcripts

Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary

Staff Appointments and Promotions Committee

Lerotholi Polytechnic

P.O. Box 16

Maseru 100

Lesotho