Dr. David Modisaotsile Tshobotlwane
Motswedi
Summary
With a robust background in strategic planning and project management, notably at North West Department of Health, I excel in leadership and organizational skills. My expertise in MS Projects and motivational abilities have significantly enhanced operational efficiency and team performance, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
CPUT
01.2022 - Current
- To plan and deliver teaching on their specialist contents of the following subjects to university students: Construction Management 1, Construction Management 2, Property Law
Acting Chief Director Planning Services
North West Department of Health
08.2010 - 11.2013
- Provide strategic direction on the service delivery mechanisms of the following directorates (Infrastructure Planning, Infrastructure Delivery, Health Technology Management, and Maintenance Management,)
- Plan and construct new health facilities as well as renovate and maintain existing facilities
- Perform leadership functions such as planning work programmes, personnel administration and determining work procedures and methods
- Compile presentations and briefs for the Head of Department
- Manage structures and external committees and stakeholders
- Provide technical and professional support to the Head of Department
- Write reports, memorandums and policy document, etc
- Prepare documentation for the follow-up of high-profile meetings
- Develop and maintain a working system to ensure good corporate governance
- Co-ordinate all infrastructure projects, inclusive of planning execution, monitoring and evaluation
- Lead the change management process in the Department into policy, organisational re-alignment and system implementation(s)
- Strategic Capability and Leadership: Translate the vision, mission and objectives of the Department and the four Districts into Chief Directorate goals; Drive and promote the development of these goals and oversee the implementation of the Chief Directorate strategy, business processes and Standard Operating Procedures to support the delivery objectives of the Chief Directorate
- Programme and Project Management: Determine the outputs expected from the client department in order to achieve their departmental strategic goals and business objectives and ensure the implementation and management of the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS); Drive the execution of infrastructure projects; Ensure compliance with contract SLAs and pursue optimal levels of client department satisfaction, by focusing on business best practices to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs while increasing productivity; Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, statutory, regulatory and supervisory requirements towards the achievement of Chief Directorate operational plans and goals; Develop an annual operational plan for the Chief Directorate;
- Human Resource Management, People Development and Change Management: Develop, implement and maintain human resource management strategies, policies, systems and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient utilisation of human resources in order to improve service delivery within the Chief Directorate; Ensure effective communication arrangements within the Chief Directorate for all personnel in all of the operating directorates; Review and align the Chief Directorate's organisational structure to the operating model and business processes; Ensure the filling of vacant posts, within budgetary constraints with the appointment of competent personnel; Ensure sound employee relations in terms of applicable labour legislation; Implement a human resource development strategy for the Chief Directorate; Build effective teams; Build capacity through the management of continuous training and development programmes for all categories of staff to achieve pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated, competent, appreciated and performance oriented staff and sound labour relations; Initiate, support and champion organisational transformation, diversity management and change management in order to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver on service delivery commitments
- Financial Management and Corporate Governance: Ensure efficient and effective oversight and management for all financial resources/aspects of the Chief Directorate and all performance requirements and statutory responsibilities in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Management of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure; Ensure that the Chief Directorate is managed within budget and in accordance with the PFMA, other legislation and regulations; Ensure that adequate policy management systems and procedures are in place to enable the management of financial resources on a decentralised basis (cost centres) and to safeguard public funds and maintain financial control; Develop, implement and maintain financial systems and procedures that will enable the timeous preparation of financial reports of the Chief Directorate's financial affairs; Manage financial planning, forecasting and reporting processes; Ensure that budgets are aligned to the strategic objectives of the Chief Directorate and the client department;
Deputy Director: Facilities and Emergency services maintenance
Department of Education
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: Western Cape Province
- Provision of operational oversight to ensure overall Organizational strategic direction and performance
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the overall management and efficiency within the infrastructure unit
- Overseeing stakeholder relationships and Intergovernmental relationships
- Overseeing the development of the education strategy and annual performance plans
- Manage and administration of the allocated budget to the programmes
- Ensuring that strategies, policies, plans and programmes are implemented, monitored and evaluated
- Manage education Physical resources
- Western Cape Province
Technical Facilitator
Department Of Transport and Public Works
04.2005 - 05.2006
- Company Overview: Western Cape (Community Based Public Works Programme)
- Managing Projects in terms of their budgeted costs
- Sites Visit
- Reports writing
- Mentoring of Interns
- Assessment of new projects
- Filling office correspondence documents
- Order material from supplier to site
- Receive and check materials delivered
- Labour supervision and Checking of payment certificates
- Western Cape (Community Based Public Works Programme)
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Concor Building
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Measure and take off quantities from plan
- Determine material quantities from
- Assist with calculating unit rate for B.O.Q
- Inspection documents including B.O.Q
- Filling office correspondence documents
- Order material from supplier to site
- Receive and check materials delivered
- Labour and subcontractors supervision
- Preparation of payment certificates
- Chairperson of Department Bid Evaluation Committee
- Member of Department Risk Committee
Tutor
Peninsula Technikon
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Helping students with their Quantity Surveying and Applied Building Science
- Invigilating
- Marking
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Department Of Transport and Public Works
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Company Overview: North West
- Filling office correspondence documents
- Preparation of payment certificates
- Maintains drawing and variation order register
- Measure and take off quantities from plan
- Determine material quantities from
- Assist with calculating unit rate for B.O.Q
- Inspection documents including B.O.Q
- Filling office correspondence documents
- Preparation of Final Account
- North West
Educator
Department Of Education
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Company Overview: North West
- Geography teacher
- Mathematics teacher
- Music teacher
- Guidance counselor
- Choir Conductor
- Cricket Coach
- North West
Farm worker
Heningklip Farm
01.1986 - 12.1987
- Company Overview: Krugersdorp
- Ploughing and harvesting Asparagus
- Krugersdorp
Farm worker
Lichtenburg Farm
01.1985 - 12.1985
- Company Overview: North West
- Ploughing and harvesting mealies
- North West
Education
PhD - Public Administration
North West University
07.2023
MPA - Public Administration
North West University
07.2018
NQF Level 7 Certificate - Public Administration
North West University
12.2017
MSc - Leadership and Change Management
Leeds Metropolitan University
02.2011
MTech (Construction Management) - Construction Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2005
BTech (Quantity Surveying) - Quantity Surveying
Peninsula Technikon
01.2003
National Diploma (Building Science) - Building Science
Peninsula Technikon
01.2002
Further Diploma in Technology Education - Further Diploma in Technology Education
Lehurutshe College of Education
01.1999
University Diploma in Education Secondary - University Diploma in Education Secondary
Lehurutshe College of Education
01.1996
Skills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Projects
- MS PowerPoint
- WinQs
- Internet
- Leadership
- Communication
- Motivational skills
- Training others
- Record keeping
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Deans merit Award (2003)
- Top student Award (2004)
- NHBR certificate (2000)
- Top student Award (2003)
- Merit Award for conducting choir that has obtained the first position at North West School Choral Music Association.
- Completed a course in HIV/ AIDS
- Certificate of conductors' course.
- National award for best performing EPWP programme {Western Cape Building Facilities Management Programme (BFMP)}
Shortcourses
- National School of Government, SMS Pre Entry Certificate, 03/10/20
- University of Port Elizabeth, Construction Health and Safety Management
- CETA, NQF5 (Labour intensive construction method)
- University of Cape Town, Project Management
- Cape Administrative Academy, Presentation Skills
Leadershiproles
- Deputy Chairperson, Immanuel Lutheran Church Council
- Covid 19 Deputy Convenor, Madikwe Circuit (ELCSA)
- Chairperson of Board of Directors, Motswedi Village Bank
Skillsdeveloped
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Projects, MS PowerPoint, WinQs, Internet, Chairperson of Motswedi Youth club, Class representative, Chairperson of student chapter, Chairperson of Department Evaluation Committee (DBEC), Motivational and training others, Record keeping and organizational skills
Contact
0606227111, davetshobotlwane@gmail.com, Tshobotlwaned@cput.ac.za
References
- Prof. Dan Metsileng, Acting Director, University of North West, Private Bag X2046, Mafikeng, 2735, 072 196 4493
- Dr. Joel Moletsane, Head of Department, University of North West, Private Bag X2046, Mafikeng, 2735, 072 184 1593
- Mr. VW, Mbulawa, Deputy Director General, Garona Building, South wing, 3rd Floor, Dr James Moroka Drive, MMABATHO, 2735, 0723035887/ 0713992328
Languages
Setswana, English, Sotho, Pedi, Xhosa, Afrikaans
Attributes
- Good interpersonal relations
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Innovative and creative
- Ability to work well within a team as well as independently
- Adaptability
- Independent thinker
- Cost consciousness
- Honesty and integrity
- Influencing
Personal Information
- ID Number: 710608 5834 081
- Date of Birth: 06/08/71
- Gender: Male
Languages
Setswana
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
Sotho
Proficient (C2)
C2
Pedi
Beginner
A1
Xhosa
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Lecturer
CPUT
01.2022 - Current
Acting Chief Director Planning Services
North West Department of Health
08.2010 - 11.2013
Deputy Director: Facilities and Emergency services maintenance
Department of Education
01.2006 - 12.2008
Technical Facilitator
Department Of Transport and Public Works
04.2005 - 05.2006
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Concor Building
01.2004 - 12.2004
Tutor
Peninsula Technikon
01.2002 - 12.2003
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Department Of Transport and Public Works
01.2001 - 12.2001
Educator
Department Of Education
01.1997 - 12.1999
Farm worker
Heningklip Farm
01.1986 - 12.1987
Farm worker
Lichtenburg Farm
01.1985 - 12.1985
PhD - Public Administration
North West University
MPA - Public Administration
North West University
NQF Level 7 Certificate - Public Administration
North West University
MSc - Leadership and Change Management
Leeds Metropolitan University
MTech (Construction Management) - Construction Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
BTech (Quantity Surveying) - Quantity Surveying
Peninsula Technikon
National Diploma (Building Science) - Building Science
Peninsula Technikon
Further Diploma in Technology Education - Further Diploma in Technology Education
Lehurutshe College of Education
University Diploma in Education Secondary - University Diploma in Education Secondary
Lehurutshe College of Education
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