Neltah Mosimanegape
Transnational Governance Fellowship Candidate
Gaborone,Botswana
Summary
Born and bred in Gaborone, Botswana on the 12th of July 1989, Neltah Tshepiso Mosimanegape is an accomplished Real Estate Professional and activist advocating for gender equality issues. She has a proven track record in gender studies, research methodology, strategic and project planning, management, and execution. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in real estate with a focus on gender relations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
15
15
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Tempest Gold
01.2018 - Current
- Scope of responsibilities: Overseeing the overall operations of the company.
- Exploring new business opportunities for the company, locally, regionally, and globally.
- Recruitment.
- And conducting employee performance management Forecasting the financial outlook of the company.
- Liaising with company stakeholders from a high-level position Strategic Planning and Execution Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Established personnel performance metrics to encourage efforts toward common goals.
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Monitored sales forecasts and projected financial planning for organization to achieve revenue goals.
- Collected confidential financial information from clients to construct comprehensive financial plans.
- Strategically managed resources, milestones and budgets, savings
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Facilities Manager
US Embassy at Rosedale
Gaborone, Botswana
07.2017 - 08.2018
- I managed the US Embassy CDC Facility.
- My role included the following: Coordinating maintenance works Managing operations of the facility Managing projects carried out by the Facilities Management team Facilitating electrical, plumbing, carpentry works, etc Preparing oral and written reports for the client Making recommendations to the client for ways to improving the facility Assessing and rectifying existing damages.
Facilities Manager
Exponential Investments
Gaborone, Botswana
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Functioned as a Senior Facilities Manager and reported directly to the Board of Exponential Investments.
- Maintained property listings and handled all client correspondence.
- Coordinated and supervised building maintenance Assisted in the physical maintenance of the property Implemented facility emergency plans.
Building Manager
Knight Frank
Gaborone, Botswana
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Administered and managed of the i-Towers valued at around BWP200 Million (roughly $20 million) Ensured that the property runs smoothly and is well maintained.
- Involved in the direct involvement in the running of the service charge budget and recommend choice of contractors Ensured that the building complies with the safety and health guidelines Supervised of the cleaning staff, security officers and the technical manager Involved in the hiring of additional staff Oversaw the issuing of invoices to the sectional title owners and following up payments Co-ordinated and oversaw the quality of work of contractors, in accordance during construction and post-construction in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements Appointed contractors where applicable Provided monthly reports to the Body Corporate Regularly carried out inspection of the property.
- Instructed contractors or advising the Associate or Director where applicable Part of the Consultation Team representing the Developer and Knight Frank.
Centre Manager
RDC Properties
Gaborone, Botswana
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Formed part of the project development and management team during construction of the property estimated at a cost of BWP 275 Million (approximately $27.5 million) Liaised with existing tenants to engender good customer relationships, ongoing client care and the servicing of their business needs and complaints.
- Conducted viewings of vacant space and explained the letting terms and added value services.
- Prepared reports for Board meetings Undertook property agency and management tasks Undertook marketing of the property and conceptualized and supervised fund-raising events.
Education
Ph.D. - Real Estate
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2019 - Current
Postgraduate certificate - Vocational and Education
Botswana Open University
Gaborone, Botswana 07.2019 - 12.2019
MSc - Project Management
University of Bolton
07.2015 - 12.2016
Postgraduate Certificate - Real Estate
Ba Isago University
Gaborone, Botswana 01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Accounting
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswaba 08.2007 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Rainbow High School
Gaborone, Botswana 01.2001 - 12.2006
Professional Certification - Facilities Management
MILAN Holdings South Africa
Midrand, South Africa 09.2018 - 09.2018
Skills
Mentoring and training
undefinedAccomplishments
- Best woman-founded proptech start-up in Africa’, Finance and International, 2020.
- Young Property Person of the Year', Africa Property Investment's , 2019.
- Women in Africa' Botswana Laureate, , 2019.
- Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program Entreprenuer, , 2018.
- SLUSH Local Pitch Competition, Top 15, Gaborone, 2018.
- Demo Africa Top 30 Finalist, 2018 , Calabasas, 2018.
- Seedstars Local Top 10 Finalist, Gaborone, 2018.
- SASAwards Female role model of the year nominee, Gaborone, 2017.
Affiliations
Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA), , 2015
Member of YALDA Africa- Achievement: ‘Won best business idea’ at the YALDA Conference 2015 held in Kenya
YALDA international publicity and community committee
Position: To enhance the work of YALDA-PPC to perform advisory roles and represent the interests of YALDA PPC in its branches
Member of the Substantive Team of The African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ASENTI), , 2015
Additional Information
Accolades and Achievements
- ‘Best woman-founded proptech start-up in Africa’ awarded by Finance and International-2020
- 'Young Property Person of the Year' awarded by Africa Property Investments-2019
- 'Women in Africa' Botswana Laureate-2019
- 'Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program' Beneficiary-2018
- SLUSH Local Pitch Competition, Top 15-2018
- 'Demo Africa' Top 30 Finalist-2018
- 'Seedstars' Local Top 10 Finalist-2018
- 'SASAwards Female Role Model of the Year' nominee-2017
Academic Publications
- Submitted an abstract on 'A Comparative Analysis Of Property Sales And Financing Pre And Post-Covid-19: Gaborone, Botswana'- March 2021
- Published an abstract titled, ‘Exploring Alternative Housing: Investigating ‘Shipping Containers’ Housing’ for Affordable Accommodation’ for Africa Real Estate Society (AfRES)-2019
- Published a paper titled, ‘The Impact of Unlicensed Individuals on the Property Industry of Botswana for the Commonwealth Association of Surveyors and Land Economics- 2018
Board and Voluntary Positions
Board: Real Estate Institute of Botswana-Gaborone, Botswana
Start & End Date: July 2018-September 2019
Description: I served as the Secretary-General of the Real Estate Institute of Botswana, which is the regulatory organization for real estate professionals and activities in Botswana
Roles and responsibilities
- Maintaining communication between the general membership of over 500 members and the Council
- Preparing communique in the form of memos, letters, etc to the general membership
- Addressing queries from the membership and the public
- Preparing minutes during meetings
- Preparing examinations for membership admission
- Overseeing the operations of the Office and Office personnel
Board: Botswana National Youth Development Trust-Lady Olebile Maire Foundation-Gaborone, Botswana
Start & End Date: May 2014-November 2016
Description: I served as the Secretary-General of the Board of the National Youth Development Trust. I also served as the Head of the Property Development Sub-Committee. My other roles included the following:
- Maintaining records of the board and ensures effective management of the organization's records
- Taking and preparing minutes of board meetings for approval
- Ensuring minutes are distributed to members shortly after each meeting
- Providing sufficient explanations to legal documents to note applicability during meetings
- Heading the property development sub-committee and liaising with a team of professionals responsible for development projects
- Maintaining effective records and administration
- Upholding legal requirements
- Ensuring organizations’ activities are in line with its objectives personnel
Organization: Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA)-Gaborone, Botswana
Start & End Date: 2015
Description: Member
- Responsibilities: To enhance the work of YALDA-PPC to perform advisory roles and represent the interests of YALDA PPC in its branches personnel
Organization: The African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ASENTI)-Gaborone, Botswana
Start & End Date: 2015
Description: Member of the Substantive Team
Responsibilities: To enhance the work of YALDA-PPC to perform advisory roles and represent the interests of YALDA PPC in its branches personnel
Timeline
Postgraduate certificate - Vocational and Education
Botswana Open University
07.2019 - 12.2019
Ph.D. - Real Estate
University of Witwatersrand
04.2019 - Current
Professional Certification - Facilities Management
MILAN Holdings South Africa
09.2018 - 09.2018
Managing Director
Tempest Gold
01.2018 - Current
Facilities Manager
US Embassy at Rosedale
07.2017 - 08.2018
Facilities Manager
Exponential Investments
10.2016 - 12.2017
MSc - Project Management
University of Bolton
07.2015 - 12.2016
Postgraduate Certificate - Real Estate
Ba Isago University
01.2015 - 12.2015
Building Manager
Knight Frank
07.2014 - 10.2016
Centre Manager
RDC Properties
01.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Accounting
University of Botswana
08.2007 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Rainbow High School
01.2001 - 12.2006
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