Innocent Machete
Gaborone,SE
Summary
Dynamic Site Agent with a proven track record at Agnoat Construction, excelling in project management and risk assessment. Adept at fostering strong client relationships and leading teams to deliver high-quality results. Skilled in technical documentation and effective communication, ensuring projects meet safety and compliance standards while optimizing resource allocation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Agent
Agnoat Construction
Kanye, Ngwaketse
07.2024 - Current
- Managed personnel resources effectively through recruitment, training and performance appraisals.
- Carried out assessments of risk management strategies prior to commencement of works onsite.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and clients.
Technical Salesperson
Instruverse PTY (LTD)
Gaborone, Southern
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Driving sales growth, building customer relationships, and promoting the company's products and solutions effectively in the market.
- Performed regular follow-ups with clients to ensure satisfaction with purchases.
- Gathered data on competitors' pricing, products, and promotional activities.
- Advised customers on the latest product features and benefits.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective sales plans.
Automation Engineer
Nelgash Engineering and Information Systems
Gaborone, Southern
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Telemetry Installations, Drawings, PLC and SCADA programming and Supervision
- Performed regression tests on new versions of software applications using automation techniques.
Assistant Automation Engineer
Nelgash Engineering and Information Systems
Gaborone, Southern
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Anticipate production issues; develop alternatives; evaluate options; and implement solutions
Industrial Designer
IM HUB
Gaborone, Southern
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted physical tests on prototypes to evaluate performance and identify potential issues before production launch.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure accuracy in the design process.
- Prepared formal reports presenting product design findings, results from testing activities.
- Optimized parts for manufacturability using 3D printing technology and CNC machining techniques.
- Provided technical support during the manufacturing process by troubleshooting any problems encountered during production runs.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop prototypes and test samples for various projects.
Site agent
Richard Projects
Molepolole, Kweneng
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Design, supply, construction and commissioning of a booster pump station, installation, erection and commissioning of a 75 m3 galvanized steel (gs) tank on 15m stand at Mogonono, construction of transmission pipeline from the booster station to Hatsalatladi village and supply and installation of telemetry and scada tender no: wuc 119 (2018).
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and clients.
- Resolved issues arising from design or construction problems.
Temporary Lecture ll (Furniture Design)
Ministry of Employment, labour productivity & skills
Ghanzi, Ghanzi
07.2019 - 03.2020
Design and Marketing Executive
IM HATCH
Gaborone, Southern
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Set up and operate CNC Plasma cutting table. Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Collaborated with sales team to develop targeted promotions and incentives programs.
- Produced weekly reports on key performance indicators related to marketing initiatives.
- Organized promotional events such as conferences, trade shows, and product launches.
Plasma Operator
UV Botswana
Francistown, North East
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Computer Numerical Control machines operator for a laser cutter of a bed size 600mm
- 900mm and a router machine of a bed 1 350mm
- 2650mm. Meeting production deadlines at any cost. Quality control and accepted business standards. Ordering of materials. Liaising with printing, CNC departments and workshop for smooth job flow. supervising artisans and operators on their daily day jobs.
- Train new operators on proper use of machines and safety protocols.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines, such as changing consumables, cleaning nozzles and torches, and replacing worn components.
- Assist in loading raw materials into machines as needed.
- Follow departmental policies regarding scrap disposal procedures.
- Adjust machine controls or program software to regulate speed, feed rate, and temperature of the plasma arc.
- Calibrate machinery settings to optimize cutting performance and quality of the product.
- Monitor machines during operation for signs of malfunctioning or overheating.
CNC Operator / signage designer
Richard Projects
08.2016 - 08.2017
Site Engineer
Pioneer Engineering and Consultancy (PTY)LTD
Oodi, Kgatleng
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided technical guidance to field personnel regarding installation of equipment and systems as needed.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly adhered to during on-site operations.
- Performed periodic inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with approved designs and standards.
- Developed cost estimates for materials and labor resources required for the project.
Attachment Furniture Designer
Borethe Furnishing
Gaborone, Southern
02.2012 - 07.2012
- Maintained records of expenses associated with designing and producing furniture items.
- Developed concepts for new furniture designs and prepared detailed drawings.
- Managed projects from concept through completion by setting timelines and tracking progress against established goals.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Vocational Education And Training
Botswana Open University
Botswana 08-2021
Bachelor of Design - Industrial Design
University of Botswana
Botswana 08-2016
Advanced Master's Degree - Industrial Design And Product Development
Techtitute
Spain Skills
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Construction supervision
- Quality control
- Cost estimation
- Client relationship management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Resource allocation
- Safety compliance
- Technical documentation
- Time management
- Subcontractor management
- Procurement management
- Environmental compliance
- Budget control
- Site coordination
- Health and safety
- Value engineering
- Scheduling and planning
- Document control
- Contract administration
- Mentorship and training
- Report preparation
- Site operations planning
- Transportation coordination
- Staff scheduling
- Team building
- Improvement implementation
- Training and mentoring
- 3D modeling
- Prototyping
- CNC machining
- Technical drawing
- Design optimization
- Customer relationship management
- Market analysis
- Sales strategies
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Design research
- CAD software
- Material selection
- Design thinking
- Model making
- Design management
- Packaging design
- Adobe creative suite
- Visual communication
- Sustainable design
- Color theory
- Rendering techniques
- Concept development
- Trend forecasting
- Manufacturing processes
- Design strategy
- Product specifications
- Mockups and prototypes
- AutoCAD
- Usability testing
- Design process
- Visual design
- Materials science
- Product issue resolution
- Support services
- Illustration
- Product design
- Accessibility design
- Production methods
- Branding and identity
- User interface design
- Process design
- Technical support
- Marketing
- Commercial trend research
- Content strategy
- New features implementation
- Responsive design
- Troubleshooting
- Company processes and procedures
- Specifications
- Interaction design
- Wireframing and prototyping
- Product management
- Model building
- Environmental design
- Design software
- Ergonomic design
- Prototype fabrication
- Concept visualization
- Innovation Planning
- CNC programming
- Machine setup
- Equipment maintenance
- Production planning
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Quality assurance
- Waste reduction
- Effective customer communication
- Organizing supplies
- Blueprint reading
- Quality controls
- Written and verbal communication
- Adaptive machining
- Setting up machines
- Precision measuring
- Coordinate measuring machine
- Tooling adjustment
- Machine loading
- Measuring equipment oversight
- Running machines
- Machine and tool maintenance
- Lathe machine operation
- Malfunction troubleshooting
- Loading materials
- Thread cutting
- Manual machining
- Bonding processes
- Coolant management
- Speeds and feeds
- Cutting tool geometry
- Machine alignment
- Sketches and materials interpretation
- Fixture design
- Computer skills
- Quality inspection
- Heavy machinery operation
- Incident reporting
- Deburring techniques
- Tool selection
- Tooling replacement
- Specializing in [brand]
- Customized tools
- Machine calibration
- Cycle time reduction
- Facility cleaning
- Raw materials handling
- Hand and power tools
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Site Agent
Agnoat Construction
07.2024 - Current
Technical Salesperson
Instruverse PTY (LTD)
01.2024 - 07.2024
Automation Engineer
Nelgash Engineering and Information Systems
08.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Automation Engineer
Nelgash Engineering and Information Systems
06.2023 - 07.2023
Industrial Designer
IM HUB
09.2022 - 05.2023
Site agent
Richard Projects
08.2020 - 12.2021
Temporary Lecture ll (Furniture Design)
Ministry of Employment, labour productivity & skills
07.2019 - 03.2020
Design and Marketing Executive
IM HATCH
05.2018 - 06.2019
Plasma Operator
UV Botswana
01.2018 - 03.2018
CNC Operator / signage designer
Richard Projects
08.2016 - 08.2017
Site Engineer
Pioneer Engineering and Consultancy (PTY)LTD
08.2013 - 08.2015
Attachment Furniture Designer
Borethe Furnishing
02.2012 - 07.2012
Post-Graduate Certificate - Vocational Education And Training
Botswana Open University
Bachelor of Design - Industrial Design
University of Botswana
Advanced Master's Degree - Industrial Design And Product Development
Techtitute