Kstlego Obusitswe Dipatelelo
Orapa
Summary
Highly disciplined and results-oriented Lieutenant (Geological Engineering Unit) with a strong background in leadership, sports, and engineering. Adept at managing high-pressure environments, leading teams, and implementing strategic initiatives. Proven record in competitive sports, engineering operations, and military service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant
Botswana Defence Force
12.2024 - Current
- Lead geological surveys and analysis in support of military infrastructure projects
- Supervise engineering teams and ensure compliance with safety and operational protocols
- Provide strategic guidance on geological risks and terrain assessment for defense operations
- Command platoon-sized elements, ensuring operational effectiveness and discipline
- Plan missions and assign tasks to soldiers within the geological engineering unit
- Issue orders and oversee task execution to maintain operational efficiency
- Specialize in geological assessments to support defense operations
Second Lieutenant
Botswana Defence Force
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted in executing geological engineering tasks to enhance military project sustainability
- Conducted field assessments and provided technical recommendations for terrain stability
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize military engineering strategies
- Led troops in executing geological surveys and terrain analysis
- Managed drilling operations, including borehole management and sample collection
- Maintained records of borehole drilling operations and conducted pump tests
Geotechnical Engineer Attachee
Khoemacau Copper Mine
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted core logging and geotechnical sampling
- Supervised drilling operations and surveyed underground conditions
- Assisted in drill hole planning and geotechnical mapping
- Prepared site investigation reports and drill reports
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Geological Engineering
Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)
01.2021
BGCSE -
Letlhakane Senior Secondary School
01.2015
Skills
- Geological Engineering
- Terrain Analysis
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Military Operations
- Tactical Planning
- Sports Management
- Coaching
- GIS
- Remote Sensing
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Drilling Operations
- Borehole Management
- Sample Collection
- Pump Testing
- Geotechnical Software
- Dips 70
- RocData 50
- UnWedge 40
- Examine2D 80
- RS2 90
- Surpac
- SWedge
- RocPlane
- Slide
- GIS Software
- CAD Software
- ArcGIS
- AutoCAD
- Matlab
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
Setswana
English
Leadership Sports Achievements
- 2018-2019, BIUST Student Representative Council, Minister of Sports and Recreation.
- 2017, Vice-Captain, Netball World Youth Cup (Position 10).
- 2017, Gold Medalist, BOTESSA Brackets Championship.
- 2016, Captain, Netball World Youth Cup Qualifiers.
- 2016, Bronze Medalist, MISSION FOODS NATIONS CUP (Singapore).
- 2016, Captain, AUSC Region 5 Under 20 Youth Games (Silver Medalist - Angola, Luanda).
- 2015, Gold Medalist, Botswana Games (Francistown).
- 2015, Best Defender, BISA Ball Sports (Individual Award).
- 2015, Most Valuable Player, BISA Ball Sports (Gold Medalist).
- 2014-2015, Captain, Letlhakane Senior Secondary School Netball Team.
- 2014, Bronze Medalist, Gaborone Youth Games.
- 2014, Bronze Medalist, AUSC Under 20 Youth Games (Zimbabwe, Bulawayo).
- 2014, Gold Medalist, COSSASA U17 (Zambia).
Awards
3rd Prize, Graphics/Desktop Publishers at BIUST Central Region ICT Fair, 2015
Hobbies and Interests
- Netball
- Journaling
- Gardening
- Social Media Fitness Influencer
Timeline
Lieutenant
Botswana Defence Force
12.2024 - Current
Second Lieutenant
Botswana Defence Force
01.2022 - 12.2024
Geotechnical Engineer Attachee
Khoemacau Copper Mine
04.2020 - 08.2020
BGCSE -
Letlhakane Senior Secondary School
Bachelor of Engineering - Geological Engineering
Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)
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