Expert

• Sep 2022 - Present

Principal Secretary

• Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

- Co-ordinated to improve the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) of the Government. Liaised with the World Bank to ensure that the government ICT is functional and in the COVID-19 and Post COVID-19 era. - Identified gaps that affected the performance of the Ministry and then initiated the 2020/2023 strategic plan for the Ministry which was launched in December 2020. - Reviewed revenue collection avenues for the Ministry and discovered the need to enhance the performance of the Broadcasting sector. - Identified the non-implementation of the skills audit report and initiated mobile training efforts with international assistance from South Africa. The skills audit would enable the Ministry to have a proper analysis of who is fit for which position. - Negotiated with international counterparts through the Science department which deliberated on the COVID-19 remedy efforts. This led to negotiations with the South African Research Council on partnering with Lesotho on innovations to curb the pandemic. Show less

Principal Secretary: Chief Accounting Officer

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2020

Provided strategic direction, ensured diligent budget utilisation, and was the focal contact person of the Ministry for internal and external relations. - Analysed and approved strategic plans of respective Ministries of the Government and agencies. This meant ensuring that their strategies were aligned with the organisational development ethos and met the National Strategic Development Goals which were in turn aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. - Implemented, monitored, and provided monthly reports on the utilisation of the Ministry budget. This included: Achieving clean financial audit reports. Received praise from The Public Accounts Committee for stewardship in reporting and responding to finance issues. - Prescribed the remuneration and benefits for the civil service teachers, police, and statutory holders. This included normalising irregular salaries to the standard. - Led the review of the governments' Performance Management System and recommended changes, e.g. the performance-based pay structure that will be implemented in the 2022 financial year and created the Senior Performance Officer positions across government ministries to enhance service delivery. - Directed the biometric census of the public servants, which resulted in the reduction of the wage bill and the government having accurate records of government employees and their qualifications. - Led the Public Sector modernisation project that was aimed at improving the Human Resource Information system, with the support of the World Bank. - Coordinated with international agencies and development partners to enhance service delivery in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat, UNDP, EU, and World Bank. Show less

Board Member: Finance, Investments Committee | Governance Committee

• 2017 - 2020

- Contributed to a redesigned hybrid policy for investment that stated that we look at other avenues of investment, especially global markets. - Championed the drafting of a bill by parliament that closed gaps brought on by non-payment of the fund by the government and members, then implemented mitigation remedies to balance the gap. - Contributed to a redesigned hybrid policy for investment that stated that we look at other avenues of investment, especially global markets. - Championed the drafting of a bill by parliament that closed gaps brought on by non-payment of the fund by the government and members, then implemented mitigation remedies to balance the gap.

Executive Secretary (COO)

• Sep 2015 - Jul 2017

- Rationalised the implementation of the party budget based on how funds were allocated to achieve the party's strategic goals. - Forged and maintained relationships with international counterparts and international political organisations. This enabled the council to mobilise and ensure resources for the Party. - Acted as party liaison charged with corresponding with other stakeholders such as Independent Electoral Commission on electoral issues and issues of regulatory compliance and dispute. - Led all the arrangements related to hosting the 2016 Women, Youth, and Annual Conference. This included drafting the Organisation’s President's speech and recording the resolutions made for implementation. - Addressed constituency issues and implemented NEC decisions, all the while ensuring that progress reports are provided to the relevant state entities. - Supervised Party staff and took disciplinary action when required while ensuring that the processes followed were aligned to the procedures stipulated by the Labour Court. Show less

Administration Manager

• Jul 2010 - Jan 2015

Provided strategic direction on administration management support of the Local Authorities, and oversaw the administrative management of the Council. - Supervised implementation of Council decisions and headed the procurement of the materials required for the implementation of projects e.g. road construction projects in various villages. - Controlled the implementation of these projects from consultation with the community to Environmental Impact issue analysis and rehabilitation. - Supervised the maintenance of the Local Authorities' new offices that had been built using funds pledged by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the European Union (EU). - Procured and managed the Local Authorities fleet and ensured scheduled maintenance of administration vehicles and the earthmoving fleet. - Maintained strategic partnerships with the fleet service providers to prevent equipment failures from compromising the operations of the Council projects. - Consulted related parties and draft administration policies to govern the Local Authorities and managed the implementation of a uniform registry system according to the agreed standards. Show less

Community Council Secretary (CEO)

• May 2009 - Apr 2010

Managed communication on Council matters between the Community Council, District Council, and District Administration Offices. - Prepared the Council Annual Budget, and controlled overall operational resource distribution and budget expenditure. - Oversaw diligent compliance with applicable Council finance Management Legislation. - Developed the Council’s strategic work plan and oversaw the implementation of the integrated strategic plan. - Coordinated the provision of services by the Council to the community - Oversaw staff development to promote career progression and proper utilisation of their skills. - Implemented laws and other legislation, then created performance management structures to ensure compliance. - Successfully managed the Councils Capital projects for the construction of roads in different villages in 2009 and 2010 respectively. - Drafted the councils' bylaws which stipulated guidelines for the proper utilisation of resources, including regulations that the community could operate on. Show less

Community Council Secretary (CEO)

• May 2005 - Apr 2009

Managed communication on Council matters between the Community Council, District Council, and District Administration Offices. Also served as a coordinator for government departments within the Council and facilitated engagements for required services. - Successfully managed capital projects and received recognition for ensuring timely delivery on the construction of roads, water supply to villages, and engaged community on soil erosion preservation projects. - Drafted the bylaws which stipulated guidelines for the proper utilisation of resources, including regulations that the community could operate on. Consulted with community representatives and legal experts when drafting the laws to ensure fair representation and usefulness in each community. - Pioneered the Council Public Relations Profile Newsletter, to communicate progress on The Councils' progress to the community and create collaboration between stakeholders in various industries. - Ensured that reports were compiled from engagements or decisions taken by each body and then ensured distribution to all impacted parties. - Created the Council work plan based on the agreed strategic plans and provided monthly progress reports to headquarters and the District Council. Show less