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Education
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reading, playing golf, athletics
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Mokganedi Ntana

Tourism Development Manager
Selebi Phikwe

Summary

  • To pursue an enriched work experience sustainable tourism development field through application of both natural science, strategic and project management techniques.
  • To build my capacity and knowledge Sustainable Tourism Destination Management and Transboundary Tourism Product Development and Implementation
  • To contribute to the growth and diversification of the tourism sector for the benefit of host communities and contribute to the interpretation, application of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Tourism Development Manager

Government of Botswana, Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO)
10.2011
  • Facilitate the harmonization and alignment of identified Policies and Legislation – relevant to Sustainable Tourism Management Promote and participate in local tourism events and products
  • Promote the implementation of quality services standards
  • Promote tourism and investor services
  • Promote and facilitate tourism product and geographic diversification
  • Monitor tourism and tourist trends within Bobirwa and the Tuli Block regions
  • Identify and manage new tourism products/projects
  • Represent the Ministry and BTO at all District Management Structures Provide assistance to the entire Tourism Spectrum within the District Coordinate Development of a Shared Code of Conduct for use of Chobe River Board Member for Tsamama Tours (Tsabong Camel Park) Represent BTO in the Tria-lateral Technical Committee (Greater Mapumbungwe Transfrontier conservation Area)

Environmental Education Officer

Government of Botswana, Department of Sanitation and Waste Management
5 2001 - 1 2002
  • Conducting environmental education and awareness on sustainable waste management practices; organizing workshops and conferences on waste management, produce and disseminate information materials, cataloguing books and journals in the department’s information library.

Principal Natural Resources Officer

Government of Botswana, Department of Environmental Affairs
09.2002 - 01.2010
  • Facilitating the development of project proposals submitted to the Global Environmental Facility for funding e.g
  • The National Self Capacity Assessment (NCSA) in environmental management and the Sustainable Land Management (SLM) projects such as the Kalahari-Namib Project for Botswana, South Africa and Namibia; Capacity Building Project on Environmentally Sound Management of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs); Rehabilitation Projects of (POPs) Contaminated Sites Coordinate the implementation of two Multi-lateral Environmental Agreements which Botswana is party, namely; the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
  • Environmental Mainstreaming in both the national and local level development planning process
  • Member - Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Core Team for drafting the Environment Chapter in National Development Plan (NDP 10) Administration of the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) fund within the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism through Assessment and Evaluation of project proposals
  • Project Coordinator for the development of the Integrated Framework Management Plan for Makgadikgadi Wetlands System completed in November 2010 Appointed Focal Person for the establishment of the National Environmental Fund for Botswana Author – Policy review Chapter of the Makgadikgadi Framework Management Plan 2010 Okavango Delta Management Plan Review and Launch

Socio-Economic Survey Field Coordinator

Snowy Mountains Engineering Consultants International (SMEC)
01.2002 - 09.2002
  • Training enumerators on Waste Water and Sanitation issues, Coordination and planning the socio-economic survey, identifying sample area; carry out logistical preparations for the survey; coordinating field work and data collection.

Education

BA Environmental Science, Single Major, Methods and Techniques of Environmental Appraisal, Directed Readings, Sustainable resource Utilization and Conservation, Quantitative techniques for Human Geographers, Population Resources and Development, Population Geography, Rural Geography and Development -

University of Botswana

Masters in environmental management specializing - Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resources Management and Tourism Planning, Ecology, Geology, Soil Science, Computer Studies, Development Planning and Environmental Sustainability, Social and Economic Sustainability (Environmental Law, Environmental Politics and Conflict Management), Project Management for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Environmental Economics, Tourism and Planning, Community Based Conservation, Sustainable Development - undefined

University of the Free State (Republic of South Africa)

Strategic Tourism Destination Management Training - undefined

WES Research & Strategy Institute

Nominated for International Visitor Leadership Programme through Department of state to study in the USA (5 states) - undefined

American Embassy (USA)

Short Courses training in Environmental Management - undefined

Aldo Leopold Institute, Pretoria

Measures against Urban Environmental Problems - undefined

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001 - undefined

AFROCARE (Botswana)

Project Management. PRINCE2TM - undefined

APM GROUP (Botswana)

Work Improvement Teams (WITS) leadership Course - undefined

BOTSWANA INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANCY COLLEGE

BA Environmental Science, Single Major, Methods and Techniques of Environmental Appraisal, Directed Readings, Sustainable resource Utilization and Conservation, Quantitative techniques for Human Geographers, Population Resources and Development, Population Geography, Rural Geography and Development - undefined

University of Botswana

Masters in environmental management specializing - Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resources Management and Tourism Planning, Ecology, Geology, Soil Science, Computer Studies, Development Planning and Environmental Sustainability, Social and Economic Sustainability (Environmental Law, Environmental Politics and Conflict Management), Project Management for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Environmental Economics, Tourism and Planning, Community Based Conservation, Sustainable Development - undefined

University of the Free State (Republic of South Africa)

Strategic Tourism Destination Management Training - undefined

WES Research & Strategy Institute

Nominated for International Visitor Leadership Programme through Department of state to study in the USA (5 states) - undefined

American Embassy (USA)

Short Courses training in Environmental Management - undefined

Aldo Leopold Institute, Pretoria

Measures against Urban Environmental Problems - undefined

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001 - undefined

AFROCARE (Botswana)

Project Management. PRINCE2TM - undefined

APM GROUP (Botswana)

Work Improvement Teams (WITS) leadership Course - undefined

BOTSWANA INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANCY COLLEGE

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

GIS – Arc View

Photoshop 60

Microsoft Explorer, internet and email

Microsoft Office - Project

Committeesandspecialmeetings

  • Chairperson of the Tourism Working Group for KAZA TFCA
  • Member – GMTFCA Tri-lateral Technical Committee
  • Chairperson – National Tourism Strategy Review Task Team
  • Chobe National Park Management Committee
  • Chobe District Development Committee
  • National Steering Committee for Zambezi River Water Commission
  • National Steering Committee for Bio-Chobe Projects – Chobe Integrated Land Use Plan
  • Member – KAZA Joint Management Committee
  • Assessment of Vulnerability and Adaptation for the Water and Health Sector
  • Human/Wildlife Conflict Reference Group (World bank Project)
  • Wildlife Policy Review Committee
  • Tourism Policy Review Committee
  • Energy Policy Review Committee
  • Agriculture Sector Review Committee
  • Integrated Forest Management Plan Steering Committee

Internationalmeetings

  • Committee on the Review of the implementation of the UNCCD – CRIC 7 in Istanbul, Turkey, 2009
  • Capacity Building in Best Available Techniques and Best Environmental Practices in Waste Management; Nairobi, Kenya, 2009
  • Committee on Science and Technology (CST 1) on “Developing Biophysical and Scio-economic Indicators for Assessment and Monitoring Land Degradation and Drought; Buornes Aires in Argentina, 2009
  • Preparation of the Kalahari-Namib Project Document (PRODOC) for submission to GEF for funding to upscale sustainable land management and improved livelihoods in dry-land ecosystems in Pretoria, South Africa, 2009
  • KAZA Symposium and all Scheduled KAZA Structure Meetings

Paperspresented

  • Presentation on the SADC TFCA Webinar on “The Many Faces of Tourism” within Kavango Zambezi and Greater Mapungubwe TFCAs”.
  • Presentation at the 2016 KAZA Symposium on, Tourism Development within the KAZA region – Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia
  • Presentation on the Botswana Profile and Link to Tourism Cluster Development Programme – Economic Development Institute (EDI), Ahmedabad – India
  • Presentation on Chobe Tourism Development – Vanersborg Municipality - Sweden
  • Presentation on update on the National Action Plan against Desertification – UNCCD Conference side meetings in Istanbul Turkey, Bones Aires - Argentina
  • Presented a paper on Environmentally Sound Management of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) at a Capacity Building Workshop for POPs Waste Management in the African Region – Nairobi, Kenya
  • Presented a paper on the National Implementation Plan (NIP) for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) at the Environment and Health International Conference – Gaborone, Botswana
  • Presentation of the Botswana project proposal on the Kalahari-Namib Project: on Enhancing Learning and Action in Molopo-Nossob River Basin in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.
  • Co-presentation at the KAZA Symposium on the Joint Venture Partnership Models for Community Based Organisation in Tourism.

Nationalidentity

Motswana

Noofchildren

Two (Females)

Businessaddress

Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Botswana Tourism Organisation, Private Bag 2885, Selebi Phikwe, Botswana

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: BN0041746
  • Date of Birth: 08/10/76
  • Gender: Male
  • Driving License: 00230091
  • Marital Status: Married

Homeaddress

P.O. Box 2885, Selebi Phikwe

Telephone

267 2611616, 267 71356752

References

  • Professor. M. Seaman, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 9300, 051 401 2863, 051 401 2629, seamanmt.sci@mail.uovs.ac.za
  • Marthie Kemp, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 9300, 051 401 2863, 051 401 2629, kempm.sci@mail.uovs.ac.za
  • Ms. Keitumetse Setlang, Botswana Tourism Organisation, Private Bag 275, Gaborone, +267 3913111, +267 3959220, tsetlang@botswanatourism.com.bw
  • Dr. M.B.M Sekhwela, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, +267 3552929, +267 3957573, sekhwela@mopipi.ub.bw
  • Dr. Steve Johnson, Southern Africa Regional Environmental Programme, P.O. Box AD 545, ADD, PostNet, Kgale View, Gaborone, +267 393 5100, +267 393 5015, Sjohnson@sarep.co.bw

reading, playing golf, athletics

Enjoy reading entreprenuership and leadership materials


currently Chairperson of the Selebi Phikwe Golf Club


participates in local marathons





Timeline

Tourism Development Manager

Government of Botswana, Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO)
10.2011

Principal Natural Resources Officer

Government of Botswana, Department of Environmental Affairs
09.2002 - 01.2010

Socio-Economic Survey Field Coordinator

Snowy Mountains Engineering Consultants International (SMEC)
01.2002 - 09.2002

Environmental Education Officer

Government of Botswana, Department of Sanitation and Waste Management
5 2001 - 1 2002

BA Environmental Science, Single Major, Methods and Techniques of Environmental Appraisal, Directed Readings, Sustainable resource Utilization and Conservation, Quantitative techniques for Human Geographers, Population Resources and Development, Population Geography, Rural Geography and Development -

University of Botswana

Masters in environmental management specializing - Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resources Management and Tourism Planning, Ecology, Geology, Soil Science, Computer Studies, Development Planning and Environmental Sustainability, Social and Economic Sustainability (Environmental Law, Environmental Politics and Conflict Management), Project Management for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Environmental Economics, Tourism and Planning, Community Based Conservation, Sustainable Development - undefined

University of the Free State (Republic of South Africa)

Strategic Tourism Destination Management Training - undefined

WES Research & Strategy Institute

Nominated for International Visitor Leadership Programme through Department of state to study in the USA (5 states) - undefined

American Embassy (USA)

Short Courses training in Environmental Management - undefined

Aldo Leopold Institute, Pretoria

Measures against Urban Environmental Problems - undefined

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001 - undefined

AFROCARE (Botswana)

Project Management. PRINCE2TM - undefined

APM GROUP (Botswana)

Work Improvement Teams (WITS) leadership Course - undefined

BOTSWANA INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANCY COLLEGE

BA Environmental Science, Single Major, Methods and Techniques of Environmental Appraisal, Directed Readings, Sustainable resource Utilization and Conservation, Quantitative techniques for Human Geographers, Population Resources and Development, Population Geography, Rural Geography and Development - undefined

University of Botswana

Masters in environmental management specializing - Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resources Management and Tourism Planning, Ecology, Geology, Soil Science, Computer Studies, Development Planning and Environmental Sustainability, Social and Economic Sustainability (Environmental Law, Environmental Politics and Conflict Management), Project Management for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Environmental Economics, Tourism and Planning, Community Based Conservation, Sustainable Development - undefined

University of the Free State (Republic of South Africa)

Strategic Tourism Destination Management Training - undefined

WES Research & Strategy Institute

Nominated for International Visitor Leadership Programme through Department of state to study in the USA (5 states) - undefined

American Embassy (USA)

Short Courses training in Environmental Management - undefined

Aldo Leopold Institute, Pretoria

Measures against Urban Environmental Problems - undefined

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001 - undefined

AFROCARE (Botswana)

Project Management. PRINCE2TM - undefined

APM GROUP (Botswana)

Work Improvement Teams (WITS) leadership Course - undefined

BOTSWANA INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANCY COLLEGE
Mokganedi NtanaTourism Development Manager