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THATO OMPHILE TALANE

Gaborone,Molapo Crossing

Summary

Experienced engineer focused on overseeing construction projects and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive successful project completion through problem-solving and attention to detail. Skilled in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and managing on-site activities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Resident Engineer

Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation
Gaborone, Botswana
2022.08 - 2024.11

Projects: Construction of Kgalagadi Sand Building Blocks Depots

Responsible for

  • Facilitating compliance on all site issues
  • Records site activities and reports writing
  • Coordinating construction personnel
  • Facilitate Procurement of material and equipment
  • Evaluating site worker performance
  • Executed detailed plans to achieve project objectives promptly.
  • Liaised with clients and stakeholders, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Site Agent

Ossy & Sons Investment (Pty) Ltd
Molepolole, Botswana
2021.10 - 2022.07

Project: Construction of Ntsweng Museum and Related Infrastructure Development in Molepolole,Valued at P33 206 743.40

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for planning day to day site activities
  • Planning Weekly/Monthly material procurement
  • Monitoring Quality of building work and materials used
  • Responsible for Site workers recruitment
  • Conducting site meetings and writing progress reports to all stakeholders
  • Processing Sub-Contractors and Site Workers payments
  • Processing of Monthly works measurement for claim purposes

Site Agent

Home Contents (Pty) Ltd
Gaborone, Botswna
2019.01 - 2020.05

Project: Dry Grading and Spot Improvement of Tshweneyagae -Magotlhwane Gamoswaana Road Section (28 km), Valued at P 2 845 253.60

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for supervision of culverts and bridge maintenance works
  • Monitoring and ensuring quality of works through testing of concrete mixes and concrete cubes
  • Managed project timelines for timely completion of tasks.
  • Prepared detailed reports to communicate progress to stakeholders.
  • Assisted in budget preparation, controlling cost overruns effectively.
  • Handled procurement processes, ensuring availability of quality materials at competitive prices.
  • Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and associated documents.

Site Manager

Lancaster Investments (Pty) Ltd
Jwaneng, Botswana
2018.07 - 2018.12

Project: Construction of 4-D Band Staff Houses for Debswana Jwaneng Mine, Valued at P7 564 236.20

Responsibilities:

  • Supervising construction workers and hiring subcontractors
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff, enhancing skill development.
  • Maintained site cleanliness, contributing to improved work environment.
  • Conducted regular risk assessments with strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining project updates for stakeholder meetings.
  • Delivered inductions and toolbox talks to achieve efficient team performance.
  • Ensured safety protocols for minimal workplace accidents.
  • Monitoring building costs and project progress
  • Handled procurement of materials for optimal resource utilization.

Resident Engineer

Tsutsuga Pty Ltd
Bokspits, Botswana
2018.01 - 2018.06

Projects: Design, Supply, Equipping and Electrification of Bokspits Water Scheme

Responsibilities

  • Supervision of Maintenance of a 400m3 Ground Tank
  • Site worker recruitment
  • Supervision, processing claims and material procurement
  • Reporting on site progress
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations by conducting thorough risk assessments.
  • Oversaw installation, testing and commissioning of engineering systems to meet performance and safety requirements.
  • Managed on-site activities for timely project completion.

Site Manager

Mokha Construction Pty
Gaborone, Botswana
2014.07 - 2017.12

Projects:

1.Refurbishment of Letlole la Rona Burnt Warehouse (June 2014 -Dec 2014), Valued at P 5 678 553.10

2.Construction of Mogoditshane Primary School Staff Housing and Restrooms blocks (Sep 2014 - Dec 2015) Valued at P18 423 510.33

3.Construction of Mogoditshane Shell Filling Station (March 2016 - August 2016) Valued at P5 323 496.55

4.Shell Botswana Facilities Maintenance Contract: List of Stations (Donga Shell Station Maintenance, Kalkfontein Shell Filling Station Maintenance, Tlokweng Filling Station Erection of Shades and Maintenance, Fairgrounds and Village Shell Filling Station Maintenance) ( Jan 2017 -Dec 2017)

Responsibilities

  • Site activities coordination and supervision
  • Quality control of construction activities
  • Material Listing and procurement
  • Site Recruitment and Claims processing
  • Reporting on Site Progress

Education

Masters of Business Administration - International Business

Amity University
India
2014.01 - 2016.12

Bachelor of Construction Engineering and Management - Construction Engineering

University of Botswana
Botswana
2006.08 - 2013.05

Skills

  • Quality assurance analysis
  • Construction estimating
  • Site inspection competence
  • Budget management
  • Construction safety compliance
  • Construction planning and team coordination

Languages

English
Setswana

Custom

  • Mr. Shelton Mujuru, Project Manager, Trimium Architects, +267 74702355
  • Mr. Kagiso Letsomo, Project Manager, Lancaster Investments (Pty) Ltd, +267 71248017
  • Mr. Benjamin Dambe, Director, Home Contents Pty Ltd, +267 76766370
  • Mr. Tebogo Kemmifhele, Project Manager, KSSB Projects, +267 3607564

Certification

ERB Registered

Timeline

Resident Engineer

Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation
2022.08 - 2024.11

Site Agent

Ossy & Sons Investment (Pty) Ltd
2021.10 - 2022.07

Site Agent

Home Contents (Pty) Ltd
2019.01 - 2020.05

Site Manager

Lancaster Investments (Pty) Ltd
2018.07 - 2018.12

Resident Engineer

Tsutsuga Pty Ltd
2018.01 - 2018.06

Site Manager

Mokha Construction Pty
2014.07 - 2017.12

Masters of Business Administration - International Business

Amity University
2014.01 - 2016.12

Bachelor of Construction Engineering and Management - Construction Engineering

University of Botswana
2006.08 - 2013.05
THATO OMPHILE TALANE