VACANCY
APPOINTMENT OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL
The Independent Electoral Commission is empowered by law to appoint a Tribunal to hear and determine complaints concerning contravention of the Code of Conduct subscribed to by Political Parties registered with Commission.
Commission invites interested Lesotho Nationals, who are registered as electors in terms of the National Assembly Electoral Act, 2011 to submit their applications and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) to fill the vacant position of the Chairperson of the Tribunal mentioned below on or before the 19th January 2026.
The terms of reference for the Chairperson of the Electoral tribunal
The Chairperson of the Electoral Tribunal shall chair and oversee the proceedings of the Tribunal and the Tribunal terms of reference are to:
- Assess complaints instituted in terms of section 123 of the Act;
- Schedule hearings;
- Ensure adherence to the cardinal principles of natural justice;
- Produce reports upon completion of each matter;
- Produce end of elections period reports;
- Table the reports before the Commission with recommendations;
- Set rules of procedure for the Electoral Tribunal;
Minimum Qualifications
Interested candidates must possess at least LLB with a minimum of five years working experience in the private sector.
OR
A university degree in Public Administration, Political Science or related fields with a minimum of 5 years working experience.
Applicants should have and demonstrate an integrity and a well-established traceable record.
IEC IS A GENDER SENSITIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Interested candidates must submit their applications accompanied by up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with three referees, copies of certified qualification certificates, send via email to recruitment@iec.org.ls under the subject line;
THE CHAIRPERSON ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL
OR
hand delivered to IEC Headquarters (Registry) or Respective districts head offices in a sealed envelope labelled.
The Director of Elections
Corner Maluti and Caledon Road
Maseru West
P.O. Box 12698
Maseru 100
Lesotho.
Closing date: 19TH January 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Applicants should be registered as an elector.
Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Summary
- The Independent Electoral Commission is empowered by law to appoint a Tribunal to hear and determine complaints concerning contravention of the Code of Conduct subscribed to by Political Parties registered with Commission.
- Commission invites interested Lesotho Nationals, who are registered as electors in terms of the National Assembly Electoral Act, 2011 to submit their applications and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) to fill the vacant position of the Chairperson of the Tribunal mentioned below on or before the 19th January 2026.
- The Chairperson of the Electoral Tribunal shall chair and oversee the proceedings of the Tribunal and the Tribunal terms of reference are to.
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