Maatla Lekaba
@maatlalekaba
I am a law enforcement professional with proven skillsin cyber security, investigations, policy analysis and regulations as well as research.
BotswanaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated law enforcement professional with hands-on experience protecting life and property, preventing and detecting crime, and conductingcriminal investigations as a Police Officer at the Botswana Police Service since October 2020. I also served as an intern at the Court of Appeal of Botswana where I conducted legal research, assisted clients with court procedures and prepared case rolls.
I combine operational policing with formal training in cyber security, forensic investigation and risk management — holding a Certified Forensic Investigation Professional credential and short courses including Cisco's Introduction to Cyber Security and a Certificate of Proficiency in Long Term Insurance. I bring strong analytical skills, respect for confidentiality, public outreach experience, and a track record in fraud auditing, compliance and policy analysis to roles that demand integrity and investigative rigor.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Police Officer
Botswana Police Service
Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Protect life and property by preventing and detecting crime through patrols and investigations; conduct stop-and-searches, lead community outreach, and manage public complaints while enforcing national laws.
Legal Intern
Court of Appeal of Botswana
May 2019 - Jul 2019 (2 months)
Conducted legal research, assisted clients with appeals and prepared case rolls and hearing materials; managed front-desk operations and maintained strict file confidentiality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Insurance Academy of Botswana
Certificate of Proficiency (COP), Long Term Insurance
Certificate of Proficiency in Long Term Insurance from the Insurance Academy of Botswana (Feb–May 2024).
Rankuke Training Institute
Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP), Forensic Investigation
Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP) awarded by Rankuke Training Institute (Jan–Jun 2023).
UBUniversity of Botswana
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice Studies
2016 - 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies from the University of Botswana, completed between 2016 and 2020.
African Leadership Institute
Certificate in Business Management, Business Management
Certificate in Business Management from the African Leadership Institute, awarded August 2020.
CACisco Networking Academy
Certificate of Course Completion, Cyber Security
Completed the 'Introduction to Cyber Security' course with a certificate of completion from Cisco Networking Academy, May 2020.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
Certificate in Managing and Maintaining Social Enterprises, Social Enterprise Management
Certificate in Managing and Maintaining Social Enterprises through the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), awarded August 2020.
E-Learning College
Certificate in Risk Management, Risk Management
Certificate in Risk Management from E-Learning College, awarded May 2020.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
Certificate of Participation, Human Trafficking Awareness
Certificate of participation in a human trafficking seminar through the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), March 2019.
St Josephs College
Botswana General Certificate of Senior Education, General Secondary Education
2014 - 2015
Completed the Botswana General Certificate of Senior Education (BGCSE) at St Josephs College from 2014 to 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
BotswanaAuthorized to work in
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