Procurement Officers x2 at LEC

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Location: Maseru, Lesotho

Department: Procurement Department

Employer: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd

Positions Available: 2

Closing Date: 18 November 2026

Job Overview

Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) invites applications from suitably qualified Lesotho nationals for two (2) Procurement Officer positions in the Procurement Department at the LEC Head Office.

Qualifications, Experience and Other Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics, Finance or Economics.

CIPS Level 4 or 5 or an equivalent professional qualification is a requirement.

Membership of a procurement professional body will be an added advantage.

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Procurement, purchasing, supply chain management or a related field.

Thorough knowledge of procurement processes.

High level of integrity and ethical conduct.

Computer literacy and report-writing skills are essential.

Valid driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

Procurement Planning and Operations

Plan, coordinate and execute procurement activities to ensure timely acquisition of goods, services and works.

Coordinate and implement a departmental procurement plan.

Prepare and administer Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs) and other procurement documentation.

Prepare purchase orders, contracts and other procurement-related documentation.

Tender Administration

Coordinate tendering activities in line with the company’s procurement policies.

Prepare tender documents and procurement advertisements.

Organise pre-bid meetings, site visits, bid openings and evaluation meetings.

Maintain tender registers, procurement records and bid evaluation reports.

Supplier and Vendor Management

Maintain an updated supplier database and vendor records.

Conduct supplier prequalification and registration processes.

Monitor supplier performance and report performance concerns.

Contract Administration

Assist in drafting, reviewing and administering procurement contracts.

Monitor contract implementation and supplier performance against agreed deliverables.

Maintain a contracts register and track contract expiry dates.

Inventory, Cost Control and Materials Support

Liaise with stores personnel to determine stock replenishment requirements.

Coordinate procurement of critical operational materials and equipment.

Verify procurement documentation prior to commitment of expenditure.

Undertake price analysis and market surveys to ensure value for money.

Prepare periodic procurement reports and procurement performance statistics.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates must email their applications, together with educational certificates and academic transcripts, to careers@lec.co.ls on or before 18 November 2026.

Applicants must download and complete the application form available on the LEC website: www.lec.co.ls

Navigate to Opportunities, then Careers, to retrieve the application form.

Enquiries

Telephone: 5227-4004 or 5227-2147

Reference: EMDO: PD 0024

Date: 04 November 2026