Letshego Financial Services – Vacancy: Board Member

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐬𝐆𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

We are looking for the following skill: Board Member

Employment Type: Contract basis

𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞

To be responsible in ensuring the company operates in compliance with all laws and regulations, upholding fiduciary duties, and providing counsel on strategic decisions.

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Degree or Masters in Law/ Business management/ Information systems/Information Technology /Computer Science/Computer Engineering

The following will be advantageous:

• MBA
• Digital transformation or Digital business

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

• At least more than 10 years of experience in corporate law and governance. Overseeing compliance, advising on legal implications of business decisions, managing risk, ensuring the company’s by laws are followed, and protecting the interests of shareholders.

and/or

• More than 10 years in senior IT leadership with demonstrated experience in IT governance providing oversight on cybersecurity, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.
• Experience and or relationship dealing with government, parastatals and developmental agencies.

Certifications

ACAMS/ COBIT/CRISC

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞

• Knowledge of country corporate laws and regulation of the financial services industry and legislation related to microfinance.
• Good understanding of corporate governance and how boards operate.

𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬

• Ability to manage competing demands.
• Ability to communicate and interact on behalf of the business with stakeholders.
• Proactive and initiative-taking when addressing complex issues.

𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬/𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

• Legal and fiduciary oversight: Ensure the company meets all legal and regulatory requirements, manage conflicts of interest, and protect the company’s assets.
  • Risk management: Work with management to identify, assess, and mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks.
  • Governance framework: Ensure establish and monitor the internal governance policies, processes, and controls that guide executive behaviour and decision-making.
  • Strategic guidance: Advise on the legal implications of major strategic decisions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and major contracts.
  • Compliance monitoring: Oversee compliance with laws and regulations, and ensure that reporting processes are in place.
  • CEO and executive oversight: Participate in the selection and evaluation of the CEO and senior executives, ensuring they act in the company’s best interest.
  • Stakeholder accountability: Help the board understand how management engages with stakeholders and ensure the company is acting in accordance with its stated purpose.

Or

• Cybersecurity and Risk Management: Provide oversight on cybersecurity issues, ensuring the company is protected from cyber threats and data breaches.
  • Digital Transformation: Guide the organization through digital transformation, including implementing new technologies and modernizing systems.
  • Technology Oversight: Advise on the selection, implementation, and management of technology infrastructure, systems, and projects.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company complies with data protection, privacy, and other relevant regulations.
  • IT Budget and Resources: Contribute to the IT budget and advise on staffing needs to ensure IT can meet the organization’s objectives.
  • Emerging Technology Integration: Provide expertise on new technologies.

 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲:

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should submit their application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of educational certificates to: ls.recruitment@letshego.com or hand deliver at Executive Building, Opposite LPPA along Pioneer Road, Maseru, Lesotho on or before 26th December 2025 at 1700hrs.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Letshego Financial Services Lesotho reserves the right to appoint the suitable candidates that meet the application requirements. No late applications will be accepted.

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