Mr. Kgoboko is a qualified Engineer with over twenty (20) years of experience in the Mining and Engineering Industry. Mr. Kgoboko holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining Engineering from Queen’s University in Canada and an Executive Management Development Program qualification acquired from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. The CEO is also a Professional Affiliate and Chairman of The Botswana Chamber of Mines as well as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Mine Rehabilitation Trust Fund.
Mr. Kgoboko has in his career path at Morupule Coal Mine grown from being a Mine Captain to Section Manager then to Production Manager and ultimately the General Manager position. During his career evolution, he has grown the mine footprint by securing markets for coal in Turkey, South-Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia.
It was under Mr. Kgoboko’s leadership that the Morupule Coal Mine was recognised as the safest coal mine in the SADC region with a track record of thirteen (13) years of no fatal accidents. The Morupule Coal Mine has also received two (2) awards from Botswana Chamber of Mines for being the safest mine in the country in the year 2014 alone and was in 2016 and 2017 rated the safest mine in Botswana, under Mr. Kgoboko’s quality leadership.
As a people oriented leader, Mr. Kgoboko brings to Botswana Power Corporation extensive experience in Industrial Relations Management having successfully proposed the initiative of a multi-year substantive agreement to the Botswana Mining Workers Union which led to the signing of a three (3) year agreement over (2) consecutive terms being 2014 to 2016 and 2017 to 2019.
Besides just doing hardcore business, Mr. Kgoboko has developed and mentored young local Engineers who are currently making strides in the Mining industry. Botswana Power Corporation will also benefit from Mr. Kgoboko’s Community Empowerment background where he has played his leadership role in provision of shelter and other basics to communities in need, a gesture that was recognised by the Office of the President of Botswana. As a millennial General Manager, Mr. Kgoboko undertook annual cycling challenge termed “General Manager Cycling Challenge” while at Morupule Coal Mine which attracted cycling clubs and participants across the country. Proceeds from this challenge were donated to communities.