{"id":25414,"date":"2026-01-11T19:56:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T17:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/?p=25414"},"modified":"2026-01-11T19:56:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T17:56:09","slug":"passport-assistant-grade-e-ministry-of-local-government-chieftainship-home-affairs-and-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zentrofly.com\/jobs\/passport-assistant-grade-e-ministry-of-local-government-chieftainship-home-affairs-and-police\/","title":{"rendered":"Passport Assistant (Grade E) \u2013 Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Posted:<\/strong> January 7, 2026<br><strong>Employer:<\/strong> Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police<br><strong>Department:<\/strong> Home Affairs<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Maseru, Lesotho<br><strong>Posts Available:<\/strong> 1<br><strong>Reporting Line:<\/strong> Passport Officer<br><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> <strong>16 January 2025 at 15:00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police invites applications from <strong>suitably qualified Basotho nationals<\/strong> to fill the position of <strong>Passport Assistant (Grade E)<\/strong> within the Department of Home Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This role is ideal for candidates with an administrative background who are detail-oriented and committed to public service. The successful applicant will support passport processing operations, ensuring accurate, secure, and timely handling of applications for the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Job Title<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Passport Assistant (Grade E)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Job Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Passport Assistant is responsible for <strong>processing passport applications<\/strong>, including verification, biometric capture, printing, and issuance, while maintaining accurate records in line with government procedures and security standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receive and <strong>verify passport application documents<\/strong> for completeness and accuracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture <strong>biometric information<\/strong> in accordance with prescribed standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist with <strong>printing, dispatching, and issuing passports<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain <strong>accurate records and registers<\/strong> of applications and issued documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure compliance with <strong>security, confidentiality, and data protection<\/strong> requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide basic guidance to applicants on passport procedures where required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support the Passport Officer with administrative and operational tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Qualifications &amp; Eligibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diploma<\/strong> in <strong>Public Administration<\/strong>, <strong>Business Studies<\/strong>, <strong>Adult Education<\/strong>, or a <strong>related field<\/strong><br><em>This qualification ensures the administrative competence required for government service.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be a <strong>Basotho national<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to handle sensitive information with <strong>integrity and confidentiality<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good organisational skills and attention to detail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic computer literacy will be an added advantage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why This Opportunity Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contribute directly to <strong>national identity and citizenship services<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain experience within a <strong>core government department<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop skills in public administration and biometric processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve communities by improving access to essential documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Procedure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications must be submitted on the <strong>official Government application forms<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GP 103<\/strong> \u2013 Job Seekers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GP 104<\/strong> \u2013 Serving Officers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each application must include <strong>certified copies<\/strong> of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Identity Document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational Certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Transcripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email address<\/strong> (clearly indicated)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Submission Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications should be <strong>addressed to<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Principal Secretary<\/strong><br>Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police<br>P.O. Box 686<br><strong>MASERU 100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OR hand delivered to:<\/strong><br>Human Resources Office<br>Old Parliament Road, corner Asisi Road<br><em>(Old Traffic Building)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This website is <strong>not the hiring authority<\/strong>. We publish public-sector vacancy information for awareness purposes only. <strong>No application fees are charged<\/strong>, and applicants should only use official government application forms and addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the relevant <strong>GP application form<\/strong>, attach all <strong>certified supporting documents<\/strong>, and submit your application <strong>by hand or post<\/strong> to the addresses listed above <strong>before 16 January 2025 at 15:00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <em>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posted: January 7, 2026Employer: Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and PoliceDepartment: Home AffairsLocation: Maseru, LesothoPosts Available: 1Reporting Line: Passport OfficerClosing Date: 16 January 2025 at 15:00 Introduction The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police invites applications from suitably qualified Basotho nationals to fill the position of Passport Assistant (Grade E) within the Department of Home Affairs. 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