Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
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Mogomotsi Gabaake

Jwaneng,Botswana

Summary

Accomplished self driven and career oriented professional, with extensive expertise of maintenance management coupled with hands-on experience in reliability-centred maintenance. Proficient in (CMMS)maintenance (SAP), and SAP- HR systems. Promotes compliance to policies and procedures while upholding work place safety and high quality management standards, with strong computer skills and commitment to training and development. Keen in driving operational excellence through effective leadership.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Maintenance Foreman- Mobile Plant (Earth Moving Machinery)

Debswana Diamond Company- Jwaneng mine
Jwaneng
2020.07 - 2024.12
  • Managed day-to-day maintenance delivery through supervision of artisans and tradesmen.
    Directed long-term reliability plans for heavy plant equipment across scheduled programmes.
    Produced maintenance budgets to secure resources and personal safety provisions for teams.

Maintenance Artisan-Heavy Plant Mechanic

Debswana Diamond Company- Jwaneng mine
Jwaneng
2004.07 - 2020.07
  • Responsible for Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing Heavy duty large graders,bulldozers, excavators and haul trucks to maximize fleet uptime.
  • conducted preventative maintenance, major overhauls, and troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

Apprentice Heavy Plant Mechanics

Debswana Diamond Company- Jwaneng Mine
Jwaneng
2000.07 - 2004.07
  • Attended theory and practical classes and passed exams across 4 years.
  • Completed job cards and service reports to capture traceable service feedback.
  • Delivered repairs within set timelines to support customer satisfaction.
  • Owned independent task execution, applying technical manuals and parts books effectively.

Trainee plant operator

Debswana Diamond Company ( Jwaneng mine)
Jwaneng, Jwaneng
1998.01 - 2000.06

Executed phase 2 training for remote operation of diamond processing plant, ensuring effective understanding of operational protocols.

Supervised field operators during phase 2, ensuring adherence to central control room procedures for optimal plant operation.

  • Completed phase 1 theory and practical training on diamond recovery equipment description up to the final stage of diamond recovery.
  • Ensured cleanliness of work area, contributing to a safer and more organised environment for plant operations.
  • Contributed to team cohesion, fostering a supportive and productive workplace.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology (52810WA)

Engineering Institute of Technology- (EIT) Australia
Australia
2019.10 - 2021.04

Training of Trainers - Training

Institute Of Development Management (IDM).
Gaborone
2019.07 - 2019.09

Certificate of Unit Credit - Motor Vehicle Systems

City and Guilds
City and Guilds
2024.02 - 2024.02

National Craft Certificate (NCC) - Heavy Plant Mechanics

Debswana Orapa Technical College
Orapa. Botswana
2000.06 - 2004.06

Skills

  • Leadership and Administrative

  • Predictive Maintenance

  • Equipment maintenance

  • Mechanical Troubleshooting

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

  • Blueprint and Schematic Reading

  • Precision measurement tools

  • CMMS Software

  • Lean Manufacturing

  • Data Analysis Tools

  • Workforce Planning

  • Resource Allocation

  • Supervisory skills

  • Training and mentoring

  • Labour relations

  • Occupational Health Safety, Environment and Quality

  • Understanding ISO 19001-2015 quality standard

  • Adaptability to technology

Certification

Certificate of Completion

R980 Excavator- Liebherr-Africa co.

13 to 17 November 2023

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)- Academic

Overall Band score 5.5

British Council

October 2023

Certificate of Training

KSA-Large Size Wheel Loader- Product (WA800-3EO; WA900-3EO)

Komatsu South Africa (Pty) ltd

December 2018

Understanding BOS ISO 9001-2015

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS)

September 2018

Install Maintain and Troubleshoot a Hydraulic System

Festo (South Africa)

October 2011

Certificate of Successful Completion

Lincoln and Farval Lubrication System Seminar

Lubritene

July 2007

Certificate of Achievement

General Electrics and Insite Six Qualification

Cummins Engine Company ltd- South Africa

September 2006

K 2000 E Engine Familiarization

Cummins Engine Company ltd- South Africa

August 2006

Professional Achievement of successful completion

Machinery Lubrication 1 &2

Noria Corporation

October 2005

Planned Maintenance for Artisans

PE Corporate Services SA

12 August to 13 August 2005

Certificate of Training- Basic Pneumatics Course

Orapa Technical College

1 July 2003 to 5 July 2003

LANGUAGES

English and Setswana

Timeline

Certificate of Unit Credit - Motor Vehicle Systems

City and Guilds
2024.02 - 2024.02

Maintenance Foreman- Mobile Plant (Earth Moving Machinery)

Debswana Diamond Company- Jwaneng mine
2020.07 - 2024.12

Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology (52810WA)

Engineering Institute of Technology- (EIT) Australia
2019.10 - 2021.04

Training of Trainers - Training

Institute Of Development Management (IDM).
2019.07 - 2019.09

Maintenance Artisan-Heavy Plant Mechanic

Debswana Diamond Company- Jwaneng mine
2004.07 - 2020.07

Apprentice Heavy Plant Mechanics

Debswana Diamond Company- Jwaneng Mine
2000.07 - 2004.07

National Craft Certificate (NCC) - Heavy Plant Mechanics

Debswana Orapa Technical College
2000.06 - 2004.06

Trainee plant operator

Debswana Diamond Company ( Jwaneng mine)
1998.01 - 2000.06
Mogomotsi Gabaake