LP Careers
Invigilator(s)
Click to view details ↓Department: Registrar’s Office | Deadline: 2026-10-16
POST TITLE: Invigilator(s)
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Registrar’s Office
REPORTS TO: Assistant Registrar – Examinations, Certification & Records
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time basis
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Assistant Registrar – Examinations, Certification & Records, the Invigilator is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the proceedings of the students’ examinations, thus ensuring credibility and transparency of examination processes.
Responsibilities
Key duties are as follows:
- Ensure that examination venues are ready for examinations.
- Correctly verify students’ identity documents upon entry into the exam halls.
- Read out the examination rules and guidelines to the students before commencement of the exams.
- Ensure that students adhere to the set examination hall requirements and standards.
- Distribute examination materials to the students.
- Monitor the examination halls to ensure that there is no cheating or any other examination irregularities.
- Administer the attendance register upon submission of scripts.
- Collect and count the examination scripts to ensure that their quantity corresponds with the attendance register.
- Submit scripts to the Examinations Office.
- Compile examination reports, including those on misconduct and malpractice.
- Attend malpractice hearings if required to do so.
Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Education, Adult Education, Management, or Administration.
Other Requirements
- Be currently unemployed.
- Experience working with students.
- Problem-solving, decision-making, critical and analytical abilities.
- Report writing and documentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- High level of confidentiality.
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: INVIGILATOR in the email subject line. Failure to adhere will lead to non-consideration of applications.
The application letter should be accompanied by: Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational certificates, and academic transcripts. The deadline for submission of applications is 16th October, 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.
Internal Auditor
Click to view details ↓Department: Rectorate | Deadline: 2026-10-30
POST TITLE: Internal Auditor
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Rectorate
REPORTS TO: Rector
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 4 Year Contract
About Lerotholi Polytechnic
Our institution is committed to creating enabling platforms for development of quality skills through research and innovation responsive to the changing world, whilst promoting entrepreneurial spirit within graduates. We strive to uphold the highest standards of governance, accountability, and transparency in our pursuit for excellence in teaching, research, and service. To strengthen our internal control systems and ensure effective risk management, we are seeking a highly experienced and motivated professional to join our team as an Internal Auditor.
Job Summary
The Internal Auditor is responsible for developing and implementing audit policies, strategies, and procedures aligned with international best practices. The role provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of the institution’s governance, risk management, and internal controls, while promoting accountability, compliance, and the efficient use of resources in support of the institution’s mission and strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
Key duties are as follows:
- Develop the annual audit plan for Governing Council approval.
- Conduct risk assessments across schools, departments, and functional areas.
- Prepare and update internal audit programs for operational audits and special reviews.
- Execute risk-based internal audits in line with the approved annual plan.
- Perform audit tests to ensure compliance with accreditation, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
- Support external audit preparation and implementation to ensure smooth operations.
- Conduct audits across financial, operational, administrative, and academic processes.
- Evaluate the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and suitability of internal controls.
- Verify the validity and reliability of financial and operational data.
- Manage audit engagement planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
- Assess business processes and transactions for control efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Review revenue collection processes to ensure completeness, accuracy, and effectiveness.
- Document audit findings and draft actionable recommendations for Senior Management and the Governing Council.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (B.Acc Hons, B.Com Acc Hons, or B.Com Internal Audit), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in internal auditing.
- Membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors in Lesotho.
- Completion of Articles of Clerkship with a recognized audit firm will be an added advantage.
Required Competencies
- Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
- Excellent planning, organizing, and coordinating abilities.
- Critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.
- Initiative and proactive approach.
- Strong consultation and interpersonal skills.
- Assertiveness and creativity in audit practices.
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: INTERNAL AUDITOR in the email subject line. Failure to adhere to these requirements 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 30th October, 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.
Quality Assurance Manager – Teaching & Learning
Click to view details ↓Department: Quality Assurance | Deadline: 2026-08-26
POST TITLE: Quality Assurance Manager – Teaching & Learning
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Quality Assurance
REPORTS TO: Director – Quality Assurance
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 4 Year Contract
Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Manager (Teaching and Learning) is responsible for assisting the Director Quality Assurance to lead the Institutional Effectiveness and quality management systems for LP. The incumbent collaborates with Schools’ Academic Teams to plan, capture, and record the information requirements for teaching and learning activities for continuous improvement. He/She develops and maintains institution-wide quality assurance data that aligns with the LP institutional effectiveness framework and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
Key duties are as follows:
- Works collaboratively with the Quality Assurance Manager – Accreditation, Institutional Research and Planning to analyse and identify data requirements for quality improvement, institutional effectiveness, and planning.
- Continuously improves and maintains systems that monitor performance and institutional effectiveness in teaching and learning.
- Monitors policy and procedures alignment with the LP quality assurance framework.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of institution-wide academic quality assurance processes and accountability measures that are aligned with international best practices and LP strategic initiatives.
- Provides mechanisms for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of quality improvement data relating to students’ and graduates’ experiences of modules and programmes and graduate preparedness for employment.
- Coordinates and facilitates the collection, processing, and reporting of QA data for the LP Quality Improvement System that leads to the enhancement of quality improvement processes.
- Monitors and reports on LP and Faculty/Schools Academic Teams’ performance related to quality teaching and learning.
- Facilitates and coordinates the sharing of QA best practices and supports institution-wide benchmarking against best practice standards in order to continuously improve the delivery of programmes and support services.
- Contributes to the development of LP by monitoring programmes and identifying areas for improvement; by observing and implementing institution and system-wide policies and procedures; and by participating in extracurricular activities and community events.
- Attends meetings, workshops, and conferences as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Director Quality Assurance.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Education Management or Curriculum.
- A qualification in Quality Assurance in higher education and/or Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage.
- At least 3 years’ working experience in quality assurance, preferably in monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning.
Required Competencies
- Sound knowledge of higher education policies related to teaching and learning, academic planning, and quality assurance.
- Proven ability to facilitate academic planning in a higher education environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Report-writing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret both qualitative and quantitative data.
- Extensive knowledge of Quality Assurance and Accreditation processes.
- Advanced computer literacy, including spreadsheet and database applications.
- Managerial and supervisory skills.
- Problem-solving, decision-making, critical, and analytical abilities.
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: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER – T&L 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 26th August, 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.
Lecturer – Computer Engineering
Click to view details ↓Department: School of Engineering and Technology | Deadline: 2026-08-20
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Post Title: Lecturer – Computer Engineering
School/Department: School of Engineering and Technology
Reports To: Head of Programme – Computer Engineering
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Head of Programme, the Lecturer is responsible for teaching and monitoring students, including supervision during industrial attachment. The incumbent will conduct curriculum review, internal examination moderation, and assist in the overall development of the programme.
Responsibilities
The key duties of the post include:
- Prepare lessons and/or training materials, deliver lectures, and conduct practical sessions for 20 to 24 hours per week.
- Assist the Head of Programme in the development of the programme.
- Conduct tests and examinations for assessment purposes and maintain updated academic records.
- Facilitate departmental community engagement projects.
- Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Programme or delegated representative.
- Conduct departmental research and contribute to academic publications.
- Participate in the internal moderation of examination papers.
- Prepare lesson plans, lesson notes, marking schemes, records of work, and assessment records for future reference.
- Prepare, conduct, and assess theoretical and practical lessons to ensure effective training.
- Participate in curriculum review exercises and internal moderation panels for quality assurance.
- Monitor students on industrial attachment and work-integrated learning to obtain feedback on their progress.
- Attend meetings relevant to the department for information sharing.
- Participate in professional activities that contribute to the development and recognition of the institution.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:
- PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical & Computer Engineering.
OR
- MSc / MEng / MTech / MEngTech in Computer Engineering.
- MSc / MEng / MTech / MEngTech in Computer Systems Engineering.
- MSc / MEng / MTech / MEngTech in Electrical & Computer Engineering.
- MSc / MEng / MTech / MEngTech in Computer Science.
- Other related equivalent computing qualifications.
Experience and Other Requirements
- One (1) year of teaching or relevant industrial experience will be an added advantage.
Applicants must be able to teach the following modules:
- Computer Network Security.
- Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Blockchain Technologies.
- Grid and Cloud Computing.
- Internet of Things (IoT).
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.
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-COMPUTER 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 20th August, 2026.
NB: Candidates who had previously applied do not need to re-apply.
Lecturer – Geomatics Engineering
Click to view details ↓Department: School of the Built Environment (SOBE) | Deadline: 2026-08-20
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Post Title: Lecturer – Geomatics Engineering
School/Department: School of the Built Environment (SOBE)
Reports To: Head of Programme – Water and Environmental Engineering
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. The successful candidate will conduct curriculum reviews, undertake internal moderation of examinations, and assist in the overall development of the programme.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Teaching Geomatics-related courses under Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, as well as other departments and programmes where necessary.
- Preparing lessons and training materials, delivering lectures, and conducting practical sessions for 20–24 hours per week.
- Assisting the Head of Programme in the development and improvement of the programme.
- Conducting tests and examinations for assessment purposes and maintaining updated academic records.
- Monitoring students on industrial attachment and obtaining feedback on their progress and performance.
- Supervising students’ projects and research activities.
- Participating in curriculum review of Geomatics/Engineering Surveying-related application courses to ensure industry relevance and academic quality.
- Participating in community engagement and consultancy activities in Geomatics and Surveying applications.
- Assisting with administrative and other duties as assigned by the Head of Programme or delegated representative.
- Conducting research in the field of expertise and publishing findings in professional journals, periodicals, textbooks, and electronic journals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Honours Degree in Geomatics, specifically covering Geodesy, Geoinformatics, and Engineering Surveying (Honours degree or higher).
- Undergraduate Degree in Geomatics (BSc/BEng in Geomatics or a related field).
Experience and Other Requirements
- At least two (2) years of professional working experience in Geomatics, Surveying, or a related field.
- Two (2) years of teaching or research experience in Geomatics or Engineering Surveying will be an added advantage.
Candidates should also have experience in:
- CareerResources & Planning
- Civil Designer (or equivalent)
- Revit
- GIS (Geospatial)
- AutoCAD (Draughting)
- Other related spatial design and analysis software
Candidates should be able to teach:
- Engineering Surveying
- Topographic Surveying
- GPS/GNSS and 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 diverse backgrounds.
- Willingness to supervise students during extra-mural activities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
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 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 20th August, 2026
NB: Candidates who had previously applied do not need to re-apply.
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.
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Click to view details ↓Department: Department of Water and Environmental Engineering | Deadline: 2026-06-19
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Click to view details ↓Department: Registrar's Office | Deadline: 2026-06-12