The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts:
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
POST NO. 2310: CARTOGRAPHER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Minimum qualifications and requirements:
- Candidates should have a minimum of a BA or B.Sc. Degree in Cartography, Geography, Geospatial Information systems or similarly related discipline with an emphasis in Cartography and GIS plus at least (1) year experience in Cartography.
- Candidates should have knowledge of cartographic design principles, map projections, thematic and statistical mapping, topographic and reference mapping.
- Candidates should be proficient in the use of software, hardware and platforms necessary for cartographic, graphic and web production such as ArcGIS, Envi, Ilwis, Geomedia etc.
- Experience in cartographic work will be an added advantage.
Duties:
- The successful candidate will be charged with designing of maps, working with geographical information systems (GIS) to map and analyze landscape features; preparation of laboratory classes and giving assistance with laboratory fieldwork and related research projects.
Contract duration:
The appointment for this post shall be a two year contract
Remuneration:
The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Information required from candidates:
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates,transcripts and three typed references. Two of which must be academic references. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “ TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN ” will not be considered as references. Application letters and references should bear signatures of the applicants and the referees respectively and must be addressed to:
Director - Human Resources,
National University of Lesotho,
P.O. Roma 180, Lesotho
or emailed to dhr@nul.ls
Closing date for receiving full applications for the positions above is 20 th May, 2014.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
