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Circular Notice No. 2 of 2026

REF:NA/CIR/2

Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following position, tenable at the National Assembly.

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Reporter

Grade: E

Number of Posts: One (1)

Responsible To: Senior Reporter

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Senior Reporter, the Reporter is responsible for capturing an accurate record of parliamentary proceedings (Plenary and Committees) and producing final transcripts of House, Committee and Conference proceedings.

Job Description

Recording House Proceedings
Manage and monitor duty rosters and specific preparatory duties.
Monitor and record parliamentary proceedings (Plenary and Committees).
Compile metadata of the proceedings of the sittings.
Manage and control recording equipment.
Transcribing Proceedings
Produce hard copy and electronic reports of proceedings from recorded audio.
Ensure the accuracy of figures and research names, departments, Act titles, reports, etc.
Insert sub-editorial changes to all text and check against votes and decisions made during proceedings for publication of the Hansard.
Create electronic files and archive Hansard scripts.
Maintaining Knowledge of Parliamentary Procedures
Interpret and apply knowledge of parliamentary procedure (form), legislative process, and Standing Orders to ensure the accuracy of reports.
Verify the correctness of form, wording, and placement of information relating to the sequence of events and decisions made during proceedings, including the passage of legislation, debates on Estimates/Financial Reviews, and other procedures.
Recognise the procedural components of a transcript and use appropriate manuals to correctly record and verify proceedings.
Maintain an understanding of legislation and parliamentary debates by reading the Notice Paper, speeches, and other procedural documents.

Job Specifications

Applicants Must Possess

A Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognised institution.
COSC plus five (5) years’ working experience in the Hansard Section at the Reporting Assistant level.
Typing speed of 50 words per minute (wpm).
Audio typing speed of 100 words per minute (wpm).
Hard-working with a willingness to work considerable overtime for extended periods.

Competencies

Demonstrated sound keyboard skills and the ability to work effectively with computer technology and software used in the Hansard Production System.
Highly developed knowledge of Sesotho and English usage, grammar, spelling, and sentence construction, sufficient to accurately reflect the spoken word in text.
Good knowledge of English grammar and syntax, with strong comprehension skills.
Good knowledge of general and current affairs.
Ability to work effectively within a team and with colleagues outside the formal line of authority (e.g. peers, Table Clerks, Committee Clerks, Ushers, and Editors).
Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure.
Commitment to ethical conduct and maintaining parliamentary decorum in the execution of duties.

Application Procedure

Applications On The Relevant Forms

G.P. 104 for serving officers; and
G.P. 103 for job seekers,

Must Be Accompanied By

Certified copies of educational certificates.
Certified copies of academic transcripts.
Performance appraisal forms (for serving officers).

Applications Should Be Hand Delivered Or Addressed To

Human Resources Department

Parliament Building

P.O. Box 190

Maseru 100

Lesotho

Closing Date

Applications must be received on or before 15 August 2026.

Disclaimer

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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