Tigele Mokobi

Experience

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  Century Office Supplies

  Apr 1988 - May 1991

  Sales Representative

  I planned directed and coordinated sales activities to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed and agreed-upon timeframes and complied monthly sales statistics and reports.

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  Multi Construction Company (Pty) Ltd.

  Jun 1988 - Mar 1989

  Accounts Clerk

  The primary responsibility of this role was to provide clerical support to the Accounts Office and carry out other incidental duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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  Canon Office Automation

  Jun 1991 - Sept 1991

  Senior Sales Representative

  The job involved managing the daily sales activities and development of the sales department, building relations with suppliers and retailers, identifying new market opportunities, ensuring client and retailer satisfaction and securing after sales support.

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  Kgalagadi Breweries

  Sept 1991 - Aug 1994

  The primary responsibility of the Depot Manager is to manage staff and maintain inventory accuracy through the planning, coordinating, and controlling of warehouse operations while ensuring the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment.I was also responsible for inducting and mentoring new staff; managing performance, training and development of staff; improving commercial performance of Depot; supervising and monitor deliveries; managing financial and budgeting processes; and preparing submissions to the National Sales Manager. Show less I participated in an extensive, well-structured, two-year training program, designed to provide in-depth development and knowledge of all aspects of the Kgalagadi Breweries business. The objective of the programme was to prepare individuals to take on future positions of increasing responsibility within the organization. The programme combined a series of rotations in various departments such as Depot Management, Sales, Administration or Distribution and classroom seminars. Upon completion of the program, I was placed in a leadership position in one of several areas that best match my interests, skills, and abilities, the Depot Management programme. Show less

  • Depot Manager

    Aug 1993 - Aug 1994

  • Trainee Depot Manager

    Sept 1991 - Jul 1993
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  Kgalagadi Beverages - Coca Cola

  Sept 1994 - Oct 1995

  Sales Representative

  The focus of my job was to improve the commercial performance of the sales district by increasing turnover and maximizing the business profitability. I was responsible for forecasting sales for the District and managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency; managed stock levels and made key decisions about stock control; analyzed sales figures and forecast future sales volumes to maximise profits; interpreted trends to facilitate planning; ensured standards for quality, customer service, health and safety were met; responded to customer complaints and comments.I was also responsible for organising special promotions, displays and events; networked to maintain awareness of market trends and understand forthcoming initiatives as well as uncover new opportunities for the company Show less

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  Buchiplan (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Research Assistant

  Provided administrative and research support to the project team and the Chief Technical Officer on the Maun Development Plan. I assisted in the collection and recording of data and synthesising it for preparation of project status reports. Performed additional functions incidental to research activities and assisted the technical team with administrative support duties and schedules of work.

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  University of Fort Hare

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  My job as Media Liaison Officer entailed fostering cordial relations with the media and monitoring media coverage of the University. I was tasked with integrating media relations into the University’s Public Relations plan and ensuring the University’s story was told in the right perspective and context through media campaigns as well as by responding timeously to media questions and queries. As Communications and Sociology Tutor, I served as teaching assistant for entry-level classes and assisted the Faculty Head with administrative duties, research support and supervising first year student tutorials and assignments. I also prepared course materials and provided individual and group assistance to students through tutorials.

  • Media Liaison Officer

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  • Tutor (Communication / Sociology)

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
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  Radio Forté - University of Fort Hare

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  My major role at Radio Forté was to mobilised the community to get their full participation and built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders while continually giving feedback to the Board of Trustees and donors on the financial, operational and strategic health of the radio station. I exercised leadership, enterprise, integrity and judgment in directing the station to deliver on service expectations and achieve organisational prosperity.This entailed directing and coordinating the stations resources i.e. money, machinery and manpower to ensure that safety, quality, cost, time, service levels and performance targets are met. It was my job to study demographic and consumer profiles and identify target audiences of media advertising, as well as plan and administer programmes policy to foster and promote the station’s patronage. Show less I was part of the team that instituted the University’s marketing, media and crisis management plans to manage the institution’s publicity and marketing initiatives as well as troubleshoot and mitigated threats to the University’s image. I assisted in writing and editing press releases, in-house newsletters, brochures, speeches, articles and annual reports. I also assisted in maintaining and updating information on the University’s website and developing and maintaining good working relations with the various media such as print, radio and television. Show less - Assisted the Faculty Head and other professional staff members by performing any combination of the following duties: Assisting in the library, preparing course materials, such as syllabi and visual aids, assisting in field research, preparing and proctoring examinations, assisting in student conferences, seminars, grading examinations and papers for first year students and teaching entry level courses. I also participated in student recruitment initiatives such as career exhibitions, fairs and campaigns. Show less

  • Station Manager

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  • Public Relations Officer

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  • Graduate Assistant

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
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  The World Conservation Union (IUCN)

  Feb 2006 - Feb 2008

  Communication Specialist on the Okavango Delta Management Plan Project (ODMP)

  I provided policy and strategic leadership for a trans-boundary communication strategy for the three riparian states of the Okavango river basin, Angola, Botswana and Namibia. The Okavango Delta Management Plan (ODMP) project was a 36 month project financed by the Government of Botswana and international donor agencies namely, IUCN, SIDA, DANIDA and DED to the tune of US$ 6,941,000.00The projects objective was to develop a comprehensive, integrated management plan for the conservation and sustainable use of the Okavango Delta Ramsar Site and the surrounding areas and my role as Communication Specialist on the project entailed heading the Communication, Dialogue and Networking component of the plan. I was tasked with developing a communication strategy in association with all stakeholders through the fulfillment of obligations outlined in relevant multi-lateral environmental agreements and other regional protocols ratified by the Government of Botswana. Show less

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  Office of the President, seconded to the Ministry of Local Government

  Jun 2008 - Apr 2012

  Principal Public Relations Officer

  The Ministry of Local Government is a massive, unique and intricate institution at the coalface of service delivery. The Ministry oversees 16 subsidiary, semi-autonomous strategic development institutions called Local Authorities. Local Authorities are divided into Town, City and District Councils. As the Ministry’s Head of the Public Relations Unit, I am responsible for coordinating all communications activities at the Ministry and developing a communication strategy to guide the interface between the Ministry and the various publics in its environment. The essential functions of the job include reviewing the Ministry’s functional organisational structure in order to improve the bridge-building function of the Ministry’s Public Relations Office and ensure the Ministry inter-actively communicates information to the public in a timely, authoritative, coherent and coordinated manner. My job further entails initiating brand building innovations and managing the Ministry’s institutional reputation risk, publications, promotions, campaigns web content and media liaison, events and the Customer Care Centre. Show less

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  Botswana Innovation Hub

  May 2012 - Jun 2018

  Marketing and Communications Manager

  My role at Botswana Innovation Hub is to develop a communication strategy that guides the interface between the company and the various publics in its environment and to coordinate all of the company’s communication activities. It is my duty to develop and implement techniques and processes that manage and distribute the company’s information as well as to initiate brand building innovations and managing the company’s institutional reputation risk, publications, promotions, campaigns, web content management, media liaison, events coordination and the customer care centre. Show less

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  Botswana Forum for Action and Reform (B-FAR)

  Sept 2019 - now

  Member

  Botswana Forum for Action and Reform (B-FAR) is an independent and non-party aligned civic organization that intends to lobby for, advocate for, and represent the interests of an accelerated and radical structural and socio-economic transformation agenda for Botswana. The Forum aims to enhance sustainable development, widen citizen engagement and achieve inclusive growth through reviving the civic voice, demanding reform, and calling for action.

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  Masimo Integrated Farming Enterprise - Precision Farming

  Jan 2020 - now

  Founder
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  Sakeng Beef Cattle Farming Enterprise

  Jan 2020 - now

  Founder
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  Roving Turns (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 2020 - now

  Managing Director
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  Small Business Association Botswana

  Jan 2022 - now

  Treasurer
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  LEA - Glesn Valley Horticulture Incubation Class of 2024 Co-operative Farming Enterprise

  Dec 2023 - now

  Chairman