Boniface Denest
Masunga,GA
Summary
Driven Senior Electrical Engineer with a proven track record at Chobe District Council, adept in project management and electrical troubleshooting. Excelled in leading high-cost projects, such as the P80,777,190.00 Kazungula Primary School construction, showcasing exceptional AutoCAD skills and staff management capabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electrical Engineer
Chobe District Council
11.2023 - Current
- Lead and coordinate electrical maintenance team
- Manage Division resources
- Plans, design electrical installations systems and ensures conformance with safety and operability of new and existing electrical systems
- Prepares detailed designs and drawings of electrical projects
- Preparation and presenting maintenance reports
- Project management
- Projects Supervised and currently under supervision
- Rural Administration Center (Kasane) Meter Separation: 14/04/2022 to 17/04/2022, Cost: P292,526.33
- A works contract for the supply, installation and commissioning of solar LED streetlights for Chobe District Council at Kazungula: 10/11/2021 to 26/08/2022, Cost: P2,161,040.00
- Construction of New Kazungula Primary School: 02/08/2021 to 31/08/2023, Cost: P80,777,190.00
Electrical Engineer I
Chobe District Council
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervision and planning of routine maintenance
- Preparation of tender documents and evaluation
- Preparation of periodic maintenance reports
Broadcasting Engineer
Independent Electoral Commissioner Botswana (IEC)
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintains and troubleshoots broadcasting equipment
- Set up and operates broadcasting equipment and provides operational assistance
- Ensures broadcasting equipment readiness
- Preparation of periodic maintenance reports
Electrical Installations-Projects Engineer
10.2019 - 06.2020
- BPC project tendering and cost estimation
- Project budgeting and scheduling
- Designing project timelines
- Resources allocation and financial budgeting for projects
- BPC small works maintenance
- Transformer Installations
- High voltage and low voltage line construction
- Substation construction
- Service line connections
- Projects supervised under Electrical Installations
- Mmadinare Village Network Extension: 19/10/2019 to 4/12/2020, Cost: P2,890,553.15
- Upgrade of Gopher to Rabbit & GLK in Molopowabojang: 18/02/2020 to 09/07/2020, Cost: P1,032,951.38
- Digawana Village Network Extension: 19/10/2019 to 11/05/2021, Cost: P3,497,995.02
Graduate Engineer
Energy Systems Group
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Tendering and electrical project cost estimation
- Wiring mini solar plant (CITF Solar plant)
- Solar system sizing and Installation of Residential Solar Systems
- Solar submersible solar pump installation
- Wiring and Installation of battery tripping unit
- Installation of UPS units
Part time Teaching Assistant
University of Botswana
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisting with laboratory sessions and tutorials
- Marking laboratory reports and assignments
Attachment
Debswana Orapa & Letlhakane Mines
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Installation and repair of motors
- Wiring isolators
- Transformer maintenance
- Installation and repair of lightning
Attachment
Civil Aviation Authority Botswana
Maun
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Wiring electric distribution box
- Run way and office light maintenance
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Power systems and Process Control and Instrumentation
University of Botswana
01.2017
Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education - Maths, Add Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English
Masunga Senior School
01.2011
Skills
- Maintenance planning and coordination
- AutoCAD
- Procurement
- Staff management
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Project management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/28/93
- Nationality: Motswana
References
- Mr Kabo H. Moagi, PEE II, Ramotswa District Council, 77363620/75769595, khmoagi@gov.bw
- Mr Tshepo Ferguson, Principal Broadcasting Officer, I.E.C Botswana, 71225903, rtfurguson@gov.bw
- Mr Clement Paradza, Contracts Manager, Elec. Installations, 71225903
- Mr Kabo Tshikare, Projects Manager, Elec. Installations, 72889727
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Personal Qualities
- Flexible approach and good time management
- Good analytic and problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
Affiliations
- Chess Player
- Marathon runner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Electrical Engineer
Chobe District Council
11.2023 - Current
Electrical Engineer I
Chobe District Council
02.2022 - 10.2023
Broadcasting Engineer
Independent Electoral Commissioner Botswana (IEC)
07.2020 - 01.2022
Electrical Installations-Projects Engineer
10.2019 - 06.2020
Graduate Engineer
Energy Systems Group
06.2018 - 09.2019
Part time Teaching Assistant
University of Botswana
09.2017 - 05.2018
Attachment
Debswana Orapa & Letlhakane Mines
02.2016 - 06.2016
Attachment
Civil Aviation Authority Botswana
05.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Power systems and Process Control and Instrumentation
University of Botswana
Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education - Maths, Add Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English
Masunga Senior School
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