Stores Controller at LEC

Lintlha

Location: Maseru, Lesotho

Department: Procurement Department

Employer: Lesotho Electricity Company (Pty) Ltd

Closing Date: 18 November 2026

Job Overview

Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) invites applications from suitably qualified Lesotho nationals for the position of Stores Controller in the Procurement Department at the LEC Head Office.

Qualifications, Experience and Other Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

MSc Economics, MBA or a Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, plus five (5) years of relevant experience; OR

Degree in Economics, BComm plus CIPS Level 5, or a Degree in Supply Chain Management, plus ten (10) years of relevant experience.

Other requirements:

Thorough knowledge of procurement processes.

High level of integrity and ethical conduct.

Computer literacy and report-writing skills.

Valid driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

Stores Management

Manage the day-to-day operations of all company stores activities to maintain inventory levels and support uninterrupted business operations.

Coordinate the receipt, inspection, verification and acceptance of materials delivered.

Oversee the systematic classification, coding, labelling and storage of inventory to promote efficient stock management and accountability.

Monitor and maintain appropriate storage conditions to safeguard inventory against damage, deterioration and theft.

Develop, implement and maintain inventory control systems and procedures.

Monitor materials required for network operations and maintenance.

Stock Verification, Reconciliation and Systems Management

Manage accurate and up-to-date inventory records in the ERP system.

Reconcile physical stock balances with system records and investigate discrepancies.

Ensure inventory records comply with financial reporting and audit requirements.

Conduct periodic stock counts and cycle counts in accordance with company procedures.

Coordinate annual stocktaking exercises and maintain the accuracy of inventory records.

Materials Issuance and Distribution

Verify that all materials issued are properly authorised and recorded.

Coordinate the transfer of inventory between stores and operational locations.

Monitor material consumption patterns and report unusual usage trends.

Support emergency maintenance and restoration activities through the timely provision of required materials.

Compliance, Risk and Safety Management

Ensure compliance with company policies, inventory management procedures and internal controls.

Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements within store facilities.

Identify inventory-related risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with the Procurement Department regarding procurement plans, deliveries and stock replenishment.

Support operational departments by ensuring the timely availability of required materials.

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 access the application form.

Enquiries

Telephone: 5227-4004 or 5227-2147

Reference: EMDO: PD 0023

Date: 04 November 2026