Letṥeng Diamond Mine will not to renew its current contract with Minopex Lesotho beyond October 31, 2024.
This is likely to result in a complete termination of all services currently being provided by Minopex Lesotho at the mine.
In a letter to employees, dated August 28, 2024 Minopex Lesotho area manager, Johan Coetzee, said all positions will be affected during this process.
The company is required to consult with affected employees in terms of the Lesotho Labour Code, to explore possible alternatives to retrenchment and to mitigate, as reasonably possible, the impact thereof on employees, in compliance with Section 139 (C) of the Labour Code.
Minopex Lesotho cited the non-renewal of its contract with Letṥeng as the reason for the retrenchment.
“To ensure continuity of its operation, Letṥeng has informed Minopex Lesotho of its intention to advertise vacant positions, which employees may apply for,” the letter noted.
“As this will be a complete termination of all Minopex Lesotho services at the mine, all employees will be affected and are subject to possible retrenchment.
“If no suitable alternatives can be found during the consultation process, the proposed retrenchment will be effected after the notice period has been worked and your last day will be October 31, 2024,” Coetzee informed the employees.
