Lesego Peejay Koketso
Gaborone,Botswana
Summary
Strategic business leader with expertise in organizational development and operational transformation across diverse sectors. Delivers sustainable business strategies and high-performance frameworks, while conducting thorough market analysis. Leads cross-functional teams to achieve growth and optimize processes, with a focus on corporate governance, stakeholder engagement, and talent development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Consultant
Wiseplans Pty Ltd
, Botswana
01.2024 - Current
- Strategy Alignment: Collaborate with senior leadership to translate corporate vision into actionable business strategies and measurable KPIs.
- Organizational Design: Evaluated reporting structures, workflows, and resource allocation to enhance departmental efficiency and support company scalability.
- Change Management: Facilitated corporate transitions (e.g., mergers, new technology integration, or restructuring) to minimize disruption and secure employee buy-in.
- Talent & Leadership Development: Identify skill gaps and design competency models, training programs, and mentorship structures to build leadership pipelines.
- Performance & Culture: Implement performance management systems (like OKRs) and conduct regular engagement surveys to cultivate a high-performing, healthy workplace culture.
- Data Analytics: Gathered diagnostic data, analyzed operational metrics, and reported effectiveness of development interventions to inform stakeholders.
Managing Director
Frontline MediKip Pty Ltd
, Botswana & Canada
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Lead strategic business planning, corporate development, and operational management for a cross-border healthcare and medical supply business.
- Developed and executed growth strategies and market expansion plans, establishing strategic partnerships that enhanced business sustainability and competitiveness.
- Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, procurement planning, and business operations aligned with long-term strategic objectives.
- Provide leadership in stakeholder engagement, client relationship management, and corporate representation at industry and business forums.
- Drove transformation initiatives and workforce development, implementing performance management systems to align with strategic objectives.
- Conducted performance reviews and operational assessments, identifying improvement opportunities to optimize efficiency.
Learning & Development Specialist
Kanye Development Consultants
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Developed and implemented large-scale training and leadership development programs for over 25,000 personnel.
- Designed and implemented organizational development and capacity-building strategies for large institutions, including hospitals and municipalities.
- Advised senior management teams on talent management and operational efficiency, facilitating performance improvement and effective organizational restructuring.
- Led organizational assessments and business performance evaluations, aligning strategies with goals of public and private sector institutions.
- Conducted market, workforce, and operational analysis to identify business improvement opportunities and recommend strategic interventions.
- Applied performance evaluation frameworks and strategic analysis tools to improve operational effectiveness and reduce expenditure.
Part-Time Lecturer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Lectured undergraduate and final-year students in human resource development and management, fostering critical thinking and practical application of theories.
- Taught strategic human resource development, organizational change management, training systems, and leadership development, enhancing students' understanding of complex organizational dynamics.
- Supervised research projects on organizational strategy, workforce development, and institutional performance, guiding students to produce actionable insights for real-world application.
Deputy School Head & Head of Department
Department of Teaching Service Management
, Botswana
01.2000 - 12.2011
- Led governance and policy implementation, ensuring compliance and operational oversight within educational institutions.
- Developed and monitored institutional strategic plans, KPI frameworks, and performance evaluation systems.
- Directed strategic planning and implementation of performance management initiatives to enhance institutional effectiveness.
- Managed human resources functions, streamlining recruitment, talent development, and performance management processes.
- Led change management and organizational improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence and service delivery.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Studies
Concordia University
CanadaMaster of Technology - Human Resources Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
South AfricaBachelor of Technology - Human Resource Development
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
South AfricaBachelor of Education (Hons) -
University of Cape Town
South AfricaSkills
- Business strategy
- Strategic planning
- Market & Industry Analysis
- Project management
- Corporate Governance & Leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Financial & Resource Planning
- Risk management
- Change management
- Performance management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Talent management
- Organizational development
- Business growth
Certification
- Six Sigma Global Institute
- Agile Leadership
References
Available on request.
Strategic Value Proposition
Combines strategic leadership, organizational development expertise, and operational management experience to help organizations improve competitiveness, optimize performance, strengthen governance structures, and achieve sustainable growth through practical, data-driven business strategies.
Languages
English
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate
B2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Management Consultant
Wiseplans Pty Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Managing Director
Frontline MediKip Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 12.2023
Learning & Development Specialist
Kanye Development Consultants
01.2013 - 12.2017
Part-Time Lecturer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2012 - 12.2013
Deputy School Head & Head of Department
Department of Teaching Service Management
01.2000 - 12.2011
Master of Arts - Educational Studies
Concordia University
Master of Technology - Human Resources Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology - Human Resource Development
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Education (Hons) -
University of Cape Town