Nurturing Lesotho's Next Generation of Professionals
A transformative 6-month programme designed to bridge the gap between academic qualifications and professional excellence, empowering 30 unemployed graduates with skills, experience, and entrepreneurial mindset.
A Living Tribute to 85 Years in Lesotho
The Bothma family celebrates 85 years since first setting foot in Lesotho, becoming part of the nation's story as fourth-generation immigrants. Over the decades, they have not only built thriving businesses, but also created jobs, opportunities, and brought stability to thousands of Basotho families.
The LSP Growth Engine is their way of giving back; a living tribute to the people that have made this journey possible. This programme is a bold investment into Lesotho's future built on community, hard work, and innovation; values that have guided the Bothma family for nearly a century.
Addressing Critical Challenges
High graduate unemployment with many spending over a year seeking work
Skills atrophy due to lack of practical application
Private sector struggles to find work-ready graduates
Brain drain and youth disillusionment
Comprehensive Programme Activities
Eight core activities designed to transform graduates into industry-ready professionals
Recruitment Campaign
Targeting unemployed graduates across Lesotho through university networks, online platforms, omnichannel marketing, and community engagement.
Selection & Onboarding
Transparent process focusing on diversity of skills and potential; includes orientation week on workplace culture and expectations.
Multi-Disciplinary Placement
Graduates placed across functional areas: Sciences, agriculture, accounting, engineering, marketing, HR, IT, retail, and property management.
Training Modules
100+ hours covering business management, soft skills, workplace etiquette, time management, ethics, leadership, conflict resolution, and innovation.
Mentorship Program
Pairing graduates with internal mentors for professional guidance during their placements.
Project Assignments
Each graduate writes comprehensive reflection reports and presents business plans to LSP staff and industry leaders.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Continuous performance tracking and impact measurement with regular check-ins.
Graduation & Alumni Engagement
End-of-program showcase and creation of an alumni network for long-term impact and support.
Graduate Selection Framework
Comprehensive criteria ensuring diverse, motivated, and capable candidates
✓Basic Eligibility Criteria
Nationality & Age
Basotho nationals aged 22–35 years
Education
Minimum bachelor's degree from recognized institution
Employment Status
Graduated at least one year ago, not yet formally employed
Commitment
Willingness to commit to full 6-month programme
Eligible Academic Fields
Sciences
Agriculture
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Accounting
Engineering
Civil, Electrical, Mechanical
Marketing
Human Resources
Law
Information Technology
Retail
Property Development
Selection Process
Call for Applications
Via social media, universities, radio, newspapers, and LSP website
Application Screening
HR and Growth Engine team screen for eligibility and shortlist 60-80 applicants
Panel Interviews
Structured interviews with LSP panel using comprehensive scorecard
Final Selection
30 candidates selected with 10-15 on waiting list
Partner Company Placements
30 graduates strategically placed across 12 partner companies for comprehensive experience
LSP Construction6 slots
Core construction and engineering projects
MG Health6 slots
3 in cultivation, 3 in Good Manufacturing Practices
Moruo Developments3 slots
Property development and management
LSP Properties3 slots
Real estate and property management
Airwave3 slots
Technology and telecommunications
Lucan Labs3 slots
Laboratory services and quality control
Office National2 slots
Administrative and office management
Advanced1 slot
Specialized technical services
Top Notch1 slot
Premium service delivery
Priory Development1 slot
Development consulting
D&D EnterpriseTBD
Business enterprise solutions
Programme Benefits
Monthly Stipend
LSL 3,000 per month
Rotation System
3-month rotations across companies
No Permanent Positions
Focus on skills development, not retention
Expected Outcomes & Impact
Transforming individual lives and contributing to Lesotho's economic development
0-6Short-term (0–6 months)
- Graduates gain exposure to real-world work environments
- Improvement in professional conduct and problem-solving
- Stronger understanding of cross-sector collaboration
6-12Medium-term (6–12 months)
- Graduates develop industry-ready skills and confidence
- Internal teams benefit from fresh perspectives
- Innovation and energy injected into LSP operations
1-3Long-term (1–3 years)
- LSP cultivates a pipeline of highly capable professionals
- Increased employment among youth in Lesotho
- Improved company performance and reputation as responsible corporate citizen
Vision of Success by 2028
Ready to Transform Your Career?
Join the next cohort of the LSP Growth Engine and become part of Lesotho's professional transformation.