Gillian Keneilwe Mmolotsa (PhD)

Experience

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  Botswana Qualifications Authority

  Jul 2009 - now

  • Manage input into development of strategic plans and organizational capacity for Botswana Qualifications Authority, and oversee smooth implementation.• Develop and manage a large operational budget for the Directorate of Office of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Department of Quality Assurance, Department of Quality Assurance and Department of Business Development.• Oversee communication and collaboration with key stakeholders including the Government Ministries, international Qualifications Authorities and Accreditation Bodies that have functions related to the regulation of supervision of education, training and skills development systems.• Lead cross functional organisational change to strategically adapt to changing environment demands.• Foster a culture of integrity, honesty, respect and trust by consistently acting as a moral compass and inspiring others through action.• To define the overall organizational philosophy, policies and processes and drive implementation of same to monitor and report on organizational performance.• Ensure the supervision and monitoring of the education, training and skills development systems compliance with relevant legal instruments (Botswana Qualifications Authority Act, 2013 and its associated Regulations) to ensure soundness of the education sector.• Direct the development and review of appropriate legal, regulatory, risk and corporate governance framework(s) as well as ensuring compliance thereof. Show less • Manage input into development of strategic plans and organizational capacity for Botswana Qualifications Authority, and oversee smooth implementation.• Develop and manage a large operational budget for the Directorate of Office of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Department of Quality Assurance, Department of Quality Assurance and Department of Business Development.• Oversee communication and collaboration with key stakeholders including the Government Ministries, international Qualifications Authorities and Accreditation Bodies that have functions related to the regulation of supervision of education, training and skills development systems.• Lead cross functional organisational change to strategically adapt to changing environment demands.• Foster a culture of integrity, honesty, respect and trust by consistently acting as a moral compass and inspiring others through action.• To define the overall organizational philosophy, policies and processes and drive implementation of same to monitor and report on organizational performance.• Ensure the supervision and monitoring of the education, training and skills development systems compliance with relevant legal instruments (Botswana Qualifications Authority Act, 2013 and its associated Regulations) to ensure soundness of the education sector.• Direct the development and review of appropriate legal, regulatory, risk and corporate governance framework(s) as well as ensuring compliance thereof. Show less • Lead and influence the Botswana Qualifications Authority towards the implementation of the National Credit and Qualifications Framework.• Design and direct strategies that enhance the organisational operations related to National Credit and Qualifications Framework services.• Manage and optimise the Department’s financial resources.• Provide leadership to all staff in the Department of National Credit and Qualifications Framework Services.• Establish the Departmental strategic objectives in alignment with the corporate strategy.• Ensure compliance to Botswana Qualifications Authoritylegislative framework.• Advise the Board of Directors on activities related to implementation of the organisation’s mandate.• Oversee and streamline daily operations in the Department toimprove staff performance.• Execute special business projects.• Approve applications for registration of qualifications and thosefor registration and accreditation of Assessors and Moderators.• Aid the organisation in promoting its mission and strategic objectives to maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Show less • Lead and influence the Botswana Qualifications Authority towards the implementation of the National Credit and Qualifications Framework.• Design and direct strategies that enhance the organisational operations related to National Credit and Qualifications Framework services.• Manage and optimise the Department’s financial resources.• Provide leadership to all staff in the Department of National Credit and Qualifications Framework Services.• Establish the Departmental strategic objectives in alignment with the corporate strategy.• Ensure compliance to Botswana Qualifications Authoritylegislative framework.• Advise the Board of Directors on activities related to implementation of the organisation’s mandate.• Oversee and streamline daily operations in the Department toimprove staff performance.• Execute special business projects.• Approve applications for registration of qualifications and thosefor registration and accreditation of Assessors and Moderators.• Aid the organisation in promoting its mission and strategic objectives to maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Show less • Participated in the development, reporting of strategic objective performance and the review of corporate strategic plans.• Contributed to the formulation of Botswana Qualifications Authority and Departmental annual operational plans and budgets and ensure implementation and attainment of targets.• Built and maintain a high performance culture in the Evaluation of Qualifications Division, by creating a vision, conducive work environment, systems, processes, and intra and inter-Divisional synergies that support the achievement of the Authority’s mandate.• Coordinated research on the education and training systems and models of countries, which external qualifications submitted for evaluation are from to determine levels of the National Credit and Qualifications Framework at which external qualifications should be recognised.• Participated in international conferences, and conduct research to keep abreast with current developments and trends in education to benchmark best practice systems to improve national educational standards.• Organised or contributed to the facilitation of workshops where the Departmental strategic plan was developed.• Participated in the development of Quality Assurance Standards, their associated instruments, as well as Botswana Qualifications Authority quality management procedures. • Strategist• Technological• Articulate• Catalyst • Organised• Meticulous• Procedural• Innovative • Contributed to the supervision of the consultancies that were commissioned to undertake studies on behalf of the Authority. Show less 1. Carried out the work of the Division in accordance with set criteria, standards, procedures and guidelines.2. Provided other BQA staff with any clarification or advice on National Qualifications and Credit Framework (NCQF), as and when required.3. Responded in a timely manner to external stakeholders’ queries and requests for information on the NCQF.4. Checked and verified that the developed materials are of registrable quality as stipulated by the registration requirements of the NCQF.5. Provided support and technical assistance, as and when required, to sector experts/ consultants engaged in the (a) development of levels, learning outcomes and descriptors in the qualifications framework, (b) ongoing review of the NCQF objectives and operation, and (c) periodic long term impact assessment of NCQF against its objectives.6. Regularly engaged in dialogue, discussions and consultations with education and training providers and learners in order to gauge their experience with NCQF implementation.7. Researched and kept abreast of international developments on national qualifications frameworks.8. Linked up with and communicate with Strategy Office on day to day basis regarding the conduct of research projects that re relevant to the NCQF.9. Kept accurate and up to date records (physical and electronic) related to work carried out in the development, review, update and maintenance of NCQF. Show less

  • Deputy Chief Executive Officer

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer

    May 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Director, National Credit and Qualifications Framework Service

    May 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Acting Director, National Credit and Qualifications Framework Services

    Sept 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Manager, Evaluation of Qualifications

    Jul 2016 - Apr 2021

  • Framework Development and Maintenance Officer

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Standards Specialist

    Jul 2009 - Dec 2015
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  African Qualifications Verification Network

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2022

  Vice Chairperson of the Council of Directors

  I deputise the Chairperson to1. Preside at all meetings of the Governing Council, special general meetings and the Annual General Meetings; 2. Conduct the meetings in accordance with the provisions of the AQVN constitution.3. Present an account of work done to the Annual General Meeting; 4. Sign the minutes of meetings of the Council, special general meetings and annual general meetings; 5. Initiate and direct activities of the Council; 6. Represent or ensure that the AQVN is represented at official functions; 7. Supervise the affairs and administration of the AQVN and the duties of those appointed to office; 8. Sign all legally binding documentation on behalf of the AQVN, together with the Secretary;9. Perform such other duties as may reasonably be required by the AQVN. Show less