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Othusitse Kgaile

Senior Broadcasting Engineer
Gaborone,Botswana

Summary

Motivated and results-driven professional with a proactive management style, dedicated to promoting employee motivation and ensuring departmental operations are aligned with organizational goals. Skilled in fostering positive relationships with team members and adept at diplomatically mediating conflicts to enhance overall satisfaction and promote effective collaboration. Possessing a unique blend of organizational and leadership skills, eager to continue learning and growing in a dynamic setting. With a strong foundation in project management and a focus on team collaboration, consistently delivers exceptional results as an experienced leader.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Acting Head of Department

Department of Broadcasting Services
Kasane, Chobe District
02.2024 - Current
  • Facilitating the administration of information management, communication, manpower and material resources for Kasane Regional office.
  • Representing of the Department as the Regional Head at the Chobe District Development Committee and Central District Committees.
  • Facilitating and ensuring prudent management of financial resources for the region.
  • Monitor the quality and availability of the reception of the television and radio and take appropriate action in Chobe District.
  • Monitors implementation of service level Agreements between Department of Broadcasting Services and other stake holders.
  • Responds timeously to signal outages.
  • Prepares assignment and maintenance schedules for supervisees.
  • Develops and monitors implementation of operational guidelines of Broadcasting.
  • Allocates and monitors utilization of resources.
  • Attends District assignments as directed by the District Commissioner.

Acting Head of Region

Department of Broadcasting Services
Kasane, Chobe District
12.2019 - 03.2021

• Facilitating the administration of information management, communication, manpower and material resources for Kasane Regional office.
• Representing of the Department as the Regional Head at the Chobe District Development Committee and Central District Committees.
• Facilitating and ensuring prudent management of financial resources for the region.
• Coordinating the construction of a P1.3 Million Elephant deterrent project at the transmitter station in Muchenje and ensuring that the contract complies with all the technical specifications as per contract and the project.

  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Senior Broadcasting Engineer (Transmission)

Department of Broadcasting Services
Kasane, Chobe District
04.2011 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for the operations and monitoring of Radio and Television transmitters assuring adherence to proper maintenance operational procedures
  • Performs routine maintenance and operation of the transmitters every 3 months and ensures smooth operations
  • Inspect conditions of transmitter shelter and auxiliary equipment on routine basis such as fuel, generators, mast, air conditioners and initiates remedial action.
  • Draws up monthly shift rosters for the operators ensuring that shifts are rotated fairly.
  • Supervises subordinate staff (Administration Officer, Procurement Officer, Broadcasting Engineer, Principal Technical Officer and others by assigning duties and checking work performance).
  • Installing and testing new facilities and equipment.
  • Analyzing and rectifying technical faults on equipment and systems.
  • Minimizing loss of service at times of equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision.
  • Repairing hardware, software and other broadcast technology systems.
  • Network surveillance using the advanced Telemetry System

Lecturer (Telecommunications Systems, City and Guilds)

New Era College
Gaborone, Botswana
03.2010 - 03.2011
  • To teach 145 students at certificate and Higher National Diploma (HND) level in areas allocated by the head of department (HOD) and reviewed from time to time.
  • To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student’s progress, achievement and attendance.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
  • Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.

Technician (Internship)

KUDU Communications
Gaborone, Botswana
11.2009 - 02.2010
  • Installations of two way radios (mobile and base) and repeaters. On average, I would install 20 radios weekly for different companies.
  • Programming of 60 Motorola radios for different companies monthly on average.
  • Fault finding, repairs and signal analysis
  • Installation of (HF, VHF, UHF) antennas
  • Tuning of radios and repeaters for DEBSWANA company.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Improved customer satisfaction, swiftly addressing and resolving technical inquiries and issues.

Technician (Internship)

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (be Mobile)
Gaborone, South East
05.2008 - 09.2008
  • Maintenance functions and routine checks on all radio base stations (RBSs) and support system.
  • Provisions of services to customers.
  • Reporting detected faults to engineer team leader.
  • Configuring and maintaining routers, switches and hubs for the network system.
  • Performs troubleshooting, configuration and tuning procedures on site
  • Recording all outbound and providing reports.
  • Network Surveillance.

Technician (Internship)

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation
Gaborone, South East
05.2007 - 09.2007
  • Installation and maintenance of direct lines for voice communication
  • Installation and maintenance of Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL)
  • Installation and maintenance of Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
  • -Basic Rate for voice, video and broadcasting
  • -Primary Rate Interface for voice, video and conferencing
  • Installation and maintenance of Data Networks which includes FRAME Relay, Leased lines and the Primary Rate Interface (PRI)

Education

MBA - Organizational Leadership

University of Zambia
Zambia
01.2021 - Current

Degree - Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering

Higher Polytechnic Institute of Engineering (CUJAE)
Havanna
08.2003 - 10.2009

Diploma - French Language

Alliance Française
Havanna
01.2006 - 01.2008

Cambridge Advanced Level (A-LEVEL) -

New Era Secondary School
Gaborone
02.2000 - 03.2002

Skills

Team Leadership

Omang

903115913

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Botswana
  • Date of Birth: 07/05/82
  • Gender: Male
  • Driving License: Class B
  • Marital Status: Single

Certification

Professional Engineer (ERB)

Timeline

Acting Head of Department

Department of Broadcasting Services
02.2024 - Current

MBA - Organizational Leadership

University of Zambia
01.2021 - Current

Acting Head of Region

Department of Broadcasting Services
12.2019 - 03.2021

Senior Broadcasting Engineer (Transmission)

Department of Broadcasting Services
04.2011 - 04.2021

Lecturer (Telecommunications Systems, City and Guilds)

New Era College
03.2010 - 03.2011

Technician (Internship)

KUDU Communications
11.2009 - 02.2010

Technician (Internship)

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (be Mobile)
05.2008 - 09.2008

Technician (Internship)

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation
05.2007 - 09.2007

Diploma - French Language

Alliance Française
01.2006 - 01.2008

Degree - Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering

Higher Polytechnic Institute of Engineering (CUJAE)
08.2003 - 10.2009

Cambridge Advanced Level (A-LEVEL) -

New Era Secondary School
02.2000 - 03.2002
Othusitse KgaileSenior Broadcasting Engineer