31/08/2026
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We are seeking an exceptional and visionary ๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ซ to lead Letshego Financial Services Lesotho into its next phase of growth, innovation and impact. At a pivotal point in our journey, we are looking for a strategic, commercially astute and purpose-driven leader with a proven track record of delivering sustainable growth, navigating complex regulatory environments, driving digital transformation and building high-performing organisations. This is a unique opportunity to lead a regulated deposit-taking institution that is committed to expanding financial inclusion and empowering individuals, households and small businesses across Lesotho.
๐๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Maseru, Lesotho
๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ญ๐จ: Board of Directors
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Letshego Financial Services Lesotho is a regulated financial services organisation and a subsidiary of Letshego Africa Holdings Limited (LAHL), a pan-African financial services group listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange.
Letshego is committed to improving lives through inclusive financial solutions that empower individuals, households and small businesses. Operating across multiple African markets, the Group continues to strengthen financial inclusion while delivering sustainable value for customers, employees, shareholders and the communities it serves. In Lesotho, Letshego is a retail lender as well as the first non-bank entity to be granted a deposit taking license.
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The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic, commercial and operational leadership for Letshego Lesotho.
The role carries full accountability for the overall performance of the organisation, including delivery of the approved strategy, sustainable profitability, balance sheet stewardship, regulatory compliance, governance, customer growth and organisational capability.
Working closely with the Board, local executive and the broader Letshego Group, the CEO will lead the business through its next phase of growth by strengthening commercial performance, accelerating digital transformation, enhancing operational excellence and building a high-performing organisation that delivers long-term shareholder value.
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Strategy & Business Leadership, Financial Performance, Customer & Commercial Leadership, Risk, Governance & Regulatory Management, Leadership & People, Stakeholder Management.
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โข Sustainable revenue growth
โข Improved profitability
โข Strong portfolio quality
โข Effective balance sheet management
โข Liquidity and capital adequacy
โข Delivery of Board-approved strategy
โข Enhanced customer experience
โข Growth in market share
โข Strong employee engagement
โข Leadership succession capability
โข Robust governance and regulatory compliance
โข Effective enterprise risk management
โข Continued digital transformation
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โข At least 10 yearsโ experience in an executive leadership role with full business responsibility within financial services.
โข Strong understanding and experience of the Lesotho microfinance, banking, consumer financial services environment.
โข Strong commercial track record delivering sustainable growth and profitability.
โข Strong regulatory engagement experience and experience working with Boards and Board Committees.
โข Leading organisational transformation and change management.
โข Strong financial management capability, including capital, treasury, liquidity and portfolio management.
โข Knowledge of digital banking, fintech partnerships and technology-enabled financial services.
โข Understanding of ESG principles, responsible financial services practices, Regional or pan-African experience will be advantageous.
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โข Masterโs degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Banking or Professional Qualification in a relevant discipline preferred.
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Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should submit their application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of educational certificates through the following link:
https://letshego.seamlesshiring.com/job/view/10559?application_source
on or before ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐:๐๐๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ.
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Letshego Financial Services Lesotho reserves the right to appoint any suitable candidate who meets the application requirements. Late applications will not be accepted.
