P O Box 481, AAD
Poso House
Gaborone
Botswana
6th February 2017.
Profiles for Botswana
P O Box 31789
Tlokweng
Plot 171, Oasis Motel Complex
Unit 6
Dear Sir
APPLICATION FOR POSITION FOR STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION MANAGER
I wish to apply for the above mentioned position as advertised Sunday Standard dated the 5th
February 2017 to the February 2017 regarding the above mentioned position.
Currently I am employed by the Ministry of Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism as
Assistant Manager (Human Resources Management) since the year 2012 to date. I possess a
Masters’ Degree of Public Administration in (Human Resources Management) with thirteen (13)
years relevant work experience in the Public and Private Sector as a Human Resources
Practitioner. I acquired eleven (11) years post qualification experience in human resources
management field. During my stay at Botswana Government extensive working career I gained
valuable experience, which is of relevance to your organization in the fields of coordination and
management functions of talent management, succession planning, Performance Management
System (PMS) and rewards. As a Human Capital Specialist I will be supporting clients with
strategic change and organizational transformation to help them address complex
organizational and people challenges. I will work on some of the people and organization issues
that improve business performance by making contributions to the organizational clients in
undertaking complex and diverse projects.
My interpersonal communication and administration skills were developed by my involvement
in the day-to-day office procedures. I believe that these skills and attributes, in addition to my
qualifications and work experience have developed my potential to become an excellent Human
Resources Manager – Performance & Rewards who will be a valuable contributor to your
Organization. I am a result – oriented and proactive individual with hands on experience
coordinating, designing and effectively driving the implementation of initiatives that improve
organizational effectiveness including work force, development and delivery of learning or
training and development interventions to meet Ministry’s training needs and objectives. This
includes handling different HR issues such as recruitment, manpower estimates, recurrent
estimates, industrial relations, and training and development of staff which I am currently
performing with due diligence and great zeal. I attended various short courses and workshops
including, Labour Law, Trainers of Trainer, SAP Database for Human Resources Information
System Management, Project Management, and Work Improvement Teams (WITS) respectively.
Enclosed herein are the copies of my Curriculum Vitae (CV) that give my accomplishments in
detail and copies of identity card (Omang), BQA registration & accreditation, certificates and
references for your consideration.
Yours faithfully
Mpotsang Perfect
BCom (HRM & Industrial Psychology) & MPA (HRM)
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
NAMES: Mr. Mpotsang Perfect.
DATE OF BIRTH: 6th October 1978
PLACE OF BIRTH: Tutume, Botswana
GENDER: Male
LANGUAGE: English and Setswana
MARITAL STATUS: Married
NATIONALITY: Motswana
NATIONAL ID NO: 683117309
PASSPORT NO: N448535
LIECENSE NO: 245398, Class B (Clean)
ADDREESSES:
POSTAL: P O Box 481 AAD, Poso House, Gaborone, Botswana
EMAIL: [email protected] OR [email protected]
FAX: (+267) 3951092
TEL: (+267) 3647966 / 22 (W). CELL: (+267) 72277756 OR (+267) 72615333
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
YEAR
2015 -2016
INSTITUTION/SCHOOL
University of Botswana
2001-2003
North-West University,
Mmabatho
South Africa.
1996-1998
Tutume McConnell College
Tutume.
GRADE/QUALIFICATION
Master’s Degree of Public
Administration
(Human
Resources Management)
Bachelor’s
Degree
of
Commerce
in
(Human
Resources Management &
Industrial Psychology).
Courses attended include:
 Industrial Relations.
 Management.
 Accounting.
 Entrepreneurship.
 Economics.
 Marketing
COSC
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a strategic thinker who is computer literate, enthusiastic, innovative, numerate
with good communication skills, good organization skills, team spirit, self-driven,
result oriented, motivated with high level of commitment. I am also skilled in planning
and coordination, fluent in speaking and writing both Setswana and English and
interested in learning and accepting new ideas.
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IN – SERVICE SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMMES ATTTENDED:
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Managing the Training and Development Function
Discipline Action against Employees and Dealing with Poor Performance and
Labour Law Workshop with Business School of Botswana.
Work Improvement Teams (WITS), Leadership Workshop with Botswana
Institute of Commerce and Administration (BIAC).
Management & Supervising Skills Workshop, International Centre for Training
& Development, Swaziland.
Emotional Intelligence workshop.
Talent Management Acquisition, leadership Development and succession
planning.
Occupational Health and Safety
Performance Management System Workshops.(PMS)
Infinium HR Management Information System (HRMIS) Workshop with DPSM.
Thomas International Psychometric Personnel Assessment.
Competency Based Interview (CBI) Assessor / Interviewer
HR Development and Skills Audit.
Succession Planning Employee Retention and Talent Management.
Training of Trainers
Project Management
Registered and accredited Botswana Qualification Authority (BQA) Trainer
EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND IN HR GENERALIST
Including experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development,
mediation , conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management,
HR policy development, , training and Development, Man Power planning, Job
evaluation, succession planning, talent management and performance management.
Developing team building programmes and writing personnel reports, corporate
policies, job descriptions, Job Effectiveness Description (JED), forming the innovation
and creativity hub for Ministry, coming up with to recognize and award outstanding
employees for Ministry and management reports and appointed as the Ministry
Wellness and SHE Committee Chairperson.
COMPETENCIES:
Planning and Organizational skills
Decision making skills
Managing and measuring performance
Results oriented
HR technical Skills
Analytical thinking and visioning
Deciding and initiating action
HR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
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Facilitation skills
Change agent
Problem solving
Good interpersonal relations
Effective communication
Confidentiality and professionalism
Strategic thinking
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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01March 2012 to date
Assistant Manager - (HRM)
D2 Salary Scale
Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism –
(Gaborone)
 Interprets and monitor the implementation of human resources initiatives in
accordance with Public service policies, rules and regulations.
 Promote a conducive work environment and align staff performance to Ministry
core business and strategy.
 Provides guidance and support on the administration and implementation of
the training policy and programmes for the various disciplines in the Ministry.
 Evaluation training plan and programs in terms of objectives contentment;
performance improvement /productivity.
 Support the design of operating models and organization structures (including
researching and reporting functional roles and structures,
 Identifying and reporting leading practice design principles, structural efficiency
and benchmarks, job profiles and KPIs).
 Supporting implementation of operating models and organizational changes.
Supporting organization design implementation.
 Contributing to strategic change management activities.
Developing Talent Management processes (e.g. Workforce Planning,
Performance Management Succession planning, Recruitment and selection).
Stakeholder engagement and management.
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Periodically reviews the effectives and relevance of training policies and
practices and recommends changes to DPSM through Permanent Secretary.
Coordinates and monitors the implementation of the training plan.
Maintains up-to –update training records for all staff trained in the Ministry
and skill inventory.
Supervises and directs the work the work of junior officers.
Coordinates Promotions /Training Board sessions and actively participates in
audit inspections
Supports and participates in training related research.
Undertakes any other duties as required to meet the exigencies of the service.
01 October 2010 to 01 March 2012
Chief Administration officer I (HRM)
D3 Salary Scale
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism (Gaborone)
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Interpretation of policies, procedures and conditions of employment ensuring a
consistent approach in accordance with legislative and Public Service policies.
Providing high level of HR operational advice and support to staff and
management.
To implement Human Resources related administration functions in accordance
the government policies and procedures.
Carrying out recruitment process for staff according to the Public Service with
the Training and Recruitment Board.
Assist in the effective and efficient coordination of the Brigades Take over.
Review and disseminate Audits reports of Brigades to key stakeholders.
Absorption of Brigades staff in to the establishment of Public service in
accordance with schemes of service for thee different cadres at the Technical
colleges.
Discipline and grievance resolution.
Manpower planning and budgeting
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Assists in mobilizing resources and providing logistical support for signing of
Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Brigade and the Government
and other distinguished VIPs to the Brigade Take over ceremony.
01 April 2008 to 01 October 2010
Chief Administration officer II – (HRM), / Training Coordinator
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
Department of Corporate Services, (Gaborone)
C1 Salary Scale
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To plan, organize, develop and co-ordinate HR policies, procedures and
practices with regard to training & development, administration,
recruitment, selection, placements, appointments and promotions.
To interpret, implement, coordinate and evaluate training and
development policy in order to meet manpower development needs of the
Ministry
HR documentation, processing and filling records.
Updating the HR records periodically.
Preparing Salaries for Staff and support documentation.
Dealing with administration and customer-service within respective
business unit.
Responsible for organizing, supervising and controlling the daily
provision of administrative support services.
Review the salary increments and tax rates.
Assists in the management and supervision of junior officers.
October 2007 to 01 April 2008
Principal Human Resources Officer, Brigade Takeover Project, - (On Secondment)
Ministry of Education and Skills Development (Gaborone)
C2 Salary Scale
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Advice the Institutions on implementation of the ministry terms and conditions
of employment policies, procedures, and practices.
To plan, organize, develop and co-ordinate HR policies, procedures and
practices with regard to absorption of Brigades Staff in to the Public Service
Assess training & development, supplies/ material requirements on the basis
actual consumption.
Attends to queries on wages, suppliers, salaries and allowances.
Organizes and participants in training of staff on government reforms e.g. PMS
and WITS.
Facilitates and advices the implementation of Health and Safety programmes.
Employee training and development.
General administrative support services.
Processes applications and records minutes with Appointing authority Boards
Skills Audits
November 2004 to October 2007:
Senior Administration Officer (Training & Development), Selibe Phikwe
Education Office/ Center, Teaching & Training Development, Ministry of
Education and Skills Development (Selibe - Phikwe)
C2 Salary Scale
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Interprets and ensures compliance to the Public Service Act and Regulations.
Developing training material for the training and mentoring programmes.
Administrative service like grievances, Audit responses, queries and disciplinary
matters.
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Management of HR records and monitoring costs as well as training.
Proper documentation of staff records.
Management of staff leave.
18 January 2004 - November 2004:
Administration Officer (HRM), Department of Secondary Education, Ministry of
Education Headquarters: (Gaborone and Maun)
C3 Salary Scale
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Ensure accurate staff data.
Good customer relations and services.
Facilitates recruitment processes relating to training & development,
appointments, promotions and transfers and job grading with the respective
Boards.
Investigates disciplinary cases and make appropriate recommendations.
Fosters good working relations in respect of human resources management.
Prepares and processes gratuity, terminal and retirement benefits payments for
Industrial class, Contract, Permanent & pensionable employees.
Performs administrative duties related to staff training and development.
2001-2003:
Volunteer Work:
Career Guidance and Counseling for high school students while in North University.
 1999- 2000: Our lady of Carmel Primary School, Morwa
National Service. Tirelo Sechaba Certificate.
HOBBIES:
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Sports
Reading
Gym
REFEENCES:
1. Mr. R. J Opelo
Acting Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources
Conservation & Tourism
P/Bag BO 199,
Gaborone
Tel: 3647905
Email: [email protected]
2. Mr. T. Ketumile
Manager (HRM & Administration)
Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science & Technology
P/Bag 00516
Gaborone
Tel: 3655400/ 3655483
Email: [email protected]
3. Mr. T. L. Botswana
Ag. DPS - (Environmental Affairs) / Director of
Meteorological Services
Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources
Conservation and Tourism
P/Bag BO199
Gaborone
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Tel: 3647909 /3956281
Email: [email protected]
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