Kagiso Willie Abotseng
Gaborone
Summary
Engineering Specialist with 7+ years of experience in water treatment and demineralization plant operations. Proven ability to manage DM plants, optimize water treatment systems, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. Skilled in interpreting technical drawings, P&IDs, and basic AutoCAD for plant layouts. Strong leader with experience in shift operations, team supervision, preventive maintenance, and achieving operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical & Operations Lead – Water Treatment
Veolia Services Botswana
05.2021 - Current
- Lead operations and maintenance of DM Plant, RO, UF, and effluent treatment systems across industrial and utility clients.
- Manage preventive and predictive maintenance schedules, conduct plant audits, and drive performance optimization.
- Supervise and train technicians/operators, ensuring shift operations, troubleshooting, and adherence to SHE standards.
- Provide KPI reporting, chemical consumption analysis, and SLA compliance monitoring.
- Ensure potable and process water compliance with BOBS standards and international benchmarks.
- Key Achievements:
- Optimized potable water treatment plant at Morupule Coal Mine, reducing chemical use by 15% and increasing efficiency by 20%.
- Delivered ultrapure water (CEDI system) achieving 99.9% purity for pharmaceutical use at Botswana Vaccine Institute.
- Improved effluent plant compliance at Botswana Meat Commission, reducing downtime by 25%.
- Designed and commissioned water treatment systems for Botswana Ash and Bank of Botswana HQ, achieving 100% operational reliability.
Head – Water Treatment Sales & Technical
Hydrocon Green
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Directed water treatment division, managing design, installation, and servicing of treatment plants.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, and system efficiency monitoring.
- Led shift operations teams and provided technical reporting to clients.
- Key Achievements:
- Designed potable water and bulk storage systems for clients including BMC Maun, ensuring 24/7 supply.
- Developed automated chlorine dosing and gas systems for WUC Sowa, improving safety and reliability.
- Executed irrigation and water reticulation projects for educational and industrial clients, enhancing resource efficiency.
Water Treatment Technician
Hydrocon Green
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted plant servicing, shift operations, troubleshooting, and water analysis for industrial clients.
- Installed and maintained dosing systems, softeners, and treatment units.
- Optimized boiler and cooling systems for KBL and Botswana Ash, reducing energy and chemical costs.
Education
B.Sc. - Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
01.2017
Dosing Technology & Water Treatment (Design & Application)
Prominent Water Academy
Postgraduate Certificate - Infrastructure Finance
Botswana Accountancy College
01.2020
Skills
- DM Plant Operations: regeneration cycles, troubleshooting, and system monitoring
- Water Treatment Systems: RO, UF, CEDI, and effluent treatment (ETP)
- Plant Performance Optimization: efficiency improvement and cost reduction
- Chemical Handling: dosing, water chemistry analysis, and compliance monitoring
- Maintenance Management: preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
- Engineering Documentation: reading P&IDs, interpreting drawings, and basic AutoCAD
- Leadership: team supervision, shift coordination, and operator training
- Regulatory Compliance: BOBS standards, SHE, and environmental standands and regulations
- KPI Reporting: performance tracking, audits, and SLA management
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Technical & Operations Lead – Water Treatment
Veolia Services Botswana
05.2021 - Current
Head – Water Treatment Sales & Technical
Hydrocon Green
01.2018 - 04.2021
Water Treatment Technician
Hydrocon Green
07.2017 - 01.2018
Dosing Technology & Water Treatment (Design & Application)
Prominent Water Academy
Postgraduate Certificate - Infrastructure Finance
Botswana Accountancy College
B.Sc. - Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources