Pako Motlhagodi

ERB Registered Engineer and PMP-certified Project Controls professional with over 4 years of experience delivering mining infrastructure and geotechnical support projects across Lucara and Debswana operations. Specialized in QA/QC systems implementation, schedule monitoring, risk mitigation, and highwall stabilization works. Proven record of zero-LTI project delivery, compliance excellence, and measurable reductions in rework and approval delays. Combines strong engineering analytics with structured project governance and performance reporting

• Project Management Institute (PMI), Member
• Engineers Registration Board (Botswana), Registered Engineer

• Delivered 6+ large-scale mining ground support projects, each valued between P70,000,000 and P120,000,000, achieving 100% safety compliance and zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs).
• Fast-tracked to QAQC Engineer within 12 months for exceptional performance at Wepex.
• Applied lessons learned from earlier projects to later scopes, leading to a 20% reduction in QAQC non-conformances across multiple sites.
• Implemented QAQC systems that cut client approval delays by 30%.
• Recognized with Debswana Certificate of Excellence for outstanding Cut 8 slope support project delivery.
• Developed custom Excel tracking tools for material usage and curing dates, reducing reporting errors by 30% and material wastage by 12%.

• PMP (Project Management Professional), PMI, 2027
• CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management), PMI, 2027
• Project Planning & Control (PPC) Foundation, APMG
• Debswana Certificate of Excellence, Cut 8 slope support project
• Botswana Top Achievers Scholarship, 2013-2020
• NORCAT - Career Preparation & Hard Rock Mining Safety

• English, Professional Working Proficiency
• Setswana, Native Proficiency

• Pit Steeping Slope Support Framework, Wepex Geotechnical, Lucara - Karowe Mine, 11/01/25 - Present, QAQC Engineer: Directed QAQC for slope support (rockbolts, grouting, mesh, gunite); achieved 100% compliance with design and safety standards.
• Transition Ore Highwall Support Mine Portal, Wepex Geotechnical, Lucara - Karowe Mine, 07/01/25 - 08/31/25, QAQC Engineer: Developed Method Statement for ground support (split sets, cable bolts, mesh, shotcrete)., Reduced downtime through schedule monitoring.
• Bench 19 Face and Ground Support, Wepex Geotechnical, Jwaneng Debswana Mine, 03/01/24 - 06/30/24, Site Manager: Led installation of bolts and spiling bars, enabling safe underground excavation. Collaborated with Debswana & Redpath on fibercrete application.
• Bench 20-23 Rockfall Mitigation, Wepex Geotechnical, Jwaneng Debswana Mine, 10/01/23 - 12/31/23, Site Manager: Installed drape mesh (160m wide, 58-87m high) and improved slope safety achieving zero LTI incidents.
• Mopipi A Silt Trap Construction, Wepex Geotechnical, Orapa Debswana Mine, 02/01/23 - 03/31/23, QAQC Engineer: Built the construction of a 5m x 5m x 1.5m silt trap, reducing water overflow risks and improved stormwater management., Achieved 16% cost savings by optimizing concrete usage and reducing cubic volume without compromising the structural integrity of the design.
• Mopipi A Drape Wire Mesh Installation, Wepex Geotechnical, Orapa Debswana Mine, 12/01/22 - 02/28/23, QAQC Engineer: Managed the installation of geobrugg wire mesh (60m wide, 45m high) and rock bolts, enhancing safety and stability during silt trap construction, introduced new work procedures that reduced installation time and prevented incidents.
• 805 D Pipe Reticulation Work, Wepex Geotechnical, Orapa Debswana Mine, 10/01/22 - 12/31/22, QAQC Engineer: Integrated 110mm pipes with sub-horizontal boreholes; delivered on-time using MS Project scheduling.
• Bench 19-20 Slope Support, Wepex Geotechnical, Jwaneng Debswana Mine, 07/01/21- 09/30/22, QAQC Technician: Led the construction of high-strength concrete pads and installation of strand anchor systems, supporting critical slope stabilization efforts; Managed daily quality reports and test results to ensure compliance with project specifications.