Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle voluminous data with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager, Educational Records
Botswana Qualifications Authority
Gaborone, Botswana
02.2017 - Current
Direct and manage the development, update and maintenance of a management Information system to support the core business of BQA.
Management of National Education and Training data.
Register and accredit Educational and Training Providers, assessors and moderators as well as accreditation of learning programmes.
Lead statistical analysis, reporting and dissemination of data and information collected on the training and education sector.
Provide input to the preparation of the Authority’s strategic/operating plans and budget.
Plan the division’s activities and maintain direct oversight on its operations.
Manage divisional budget
Quality Assurance Officer
Botswana Qualifications Authority
Gaborone, Botswana
09.2009 - 02.2017
Development and implementation of criteria, guidelines and instruments for the quality assurance of institutions and make recommendations for the registration and accreditation of institutions and programmes in accordance with established criteria to promote quality vocational education and training in accordance with BQA’s Quality Assurance standards.
Register and accredit Trainers and assessors.
Plan and organize resources needed for the quality assurance processes.
Maintain the database for Education and Training Providers, learning programmes, trainers and assessors.
Prepare and submit regular reports on quality assurance matters to the Head of Department to inform the accreditation process.
BQA Establishment Project Team Member
Botswana Training Authority
Gaborone, Botswana
04.2014 - 03.2015
Contributed in the development of NCQF system (Qualification Descriptors and Level Descriptors).
Contributed in the development of Regulations for Botswana Qualifications Authority.
Contributed in the development of criteria, guidelines and instruments for administration and management of quality assurance processes.
Contributed in the development of draft policy for NCQF and Quality assurance database.
Contributed in the development of draft policy and guidelines for protection of enrolled learners.
Contributed in the re-engineering of BOTA core business processes.
Participated in conducting stakeholder consultations on draft policies , Regulations and systems for BQA
Information Technology Officer
Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs
Gaborone, Botswana
02.2007 - 08.2009
Supporting the Department's LAN, Computer equipment and Software.
Coordinate ICT activities and assist the Department’s in IT matters.
Manage the Department’s Ms 2000 Server admin.
Manage the Department’s information on the server.
Providing specifications for acquisition of new IT equipment.
Part-time Lecturer Computer Studies
University of Botswana (DABS)
Jwaneng, Botswana
08.2003 - 06.2009
Teaching the theory and practical for computer studies course, developing assessments (lab exercises, tests and examinations).
Marking all assessments and producing an assessment report.
Setting examinations.
Moderating examinations for the computers studies course.
Managing the school LAN, computer equipment and software.
Coordinating ICT activities and assist the school in IT matters.
Managing the school Ms 2000 Server admin.
Part-time Lab Demonstrator
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
08.2003 - 05.2005
Teaching students the practical for Computer and information technology skills.
Equipped students with specialized skills in the use of Microsoft Packages e.g. Ms Word, Ms PowerPoint e.t.c.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance Management - Compliance Management
University of Johannesburg
South Africa
05.2013 - 09.2015
Management Development Programme - Management
University of Stellenbosch
South Africa
04.2019 - 09.2019
MBA (Technology Management) - Business
Chifley Business School
Australia
01.2007 - 11.2008
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
University of Botswana
Botswana
05.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) - Computer Science
University of Botswana
Botswana
08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Data Management
Analytical thinking and Problem solving skills
Team Work
Risk analysis
Quality controls
Compliance documentation
Process Management
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to assess compliance vulnerabilities and risk
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Management Development Programme - Management
University of Stellenbosch
04.2019 - 09.2019
Manager, Educational Records
Botswana Qualifications Authority
02.2017 - Current
BQA Establishment Project Team Member
Botswana Training Authority
04.2014 - 03.2015
Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance Management - Compliance Management
University of Johannesburg
05.2013 - 09.2015
Quality Assurance Officer
Botswana Qualifications Authority
09.2009 - 02.2017
Information Technology Officer
Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs
02.2007 - 08.2009
MBA (Technology Management) - Business
Chifley Business School
01.2007 - 11.2008
Assistant Teacher
Ministry of Education
10.2005 - 01.2007
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
University of Botswana
05.2004 - 06.2005
Part-time Lecturer Computer Studies
University of Botswana (DABS)
08.2003 - 06.2009
Part-time Lab Demonstrator
University of Botswana
08.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) - Computer Science
University of Botswana
08.1999 - 05.2003
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