Pitso Kgosiemang
@pitsokgosiemang
Geological engineer specializing in geotech, geophysics, and data analytics.
BotswanaWhat I'm looking for
I am a BEng Geological Engineering professional with hands-on experience in geotechnical engineering, geophysics, hydrogeology and underground mining support. I have led borehole database development, produced interactive Power BI dashboards, prepared weekly technical reports, and supported support-design verification and underground mapping at operating mine sites.
My background includes operating borehole electromagnetics, Oasis Montaj, ArcGIS/QGIS mapping, Trimble DGPS processing and datamine-compatible database management; I pair field technical skills (core logging, pull tests, slope monitoring) with data analytics training to improve team performance, safety and project outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Geotech and Geophysics Technician
Premium Nickel Resources Botswana
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Manage underground geotechnical and geophysical operations including core logging, rock support assessment, borehole surveys and database creation; produced weekly reports and dashboards to improve team performance and inform support design.
Junior Hydrogeologist
Vector Development
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year)
Processed groundwater and field data, developed borehole monitoring plans and presented spatial analyses using GIS tools; supported drilling supervision, test pumping and geophysics (TDEM, ERT, HLEM).
Hydrogeologist / Geologist
Borehole Vision
Apr 2019 - Feb 2020 (10 months)
Managed geological and hydrogeological databases, supervised drilling and test pumping, operated borehole camera and performed chip logging to support site investigation planning.
Geotechnical Engineer
Debswana
Jul 2017 - Dec 2017 (5 months)
Assisted with pit mapping, pit slope monitoring and geotechnical core logging; supported survey and extensometer data collection to inform slope stability and site safety.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ALX Africa
Certificate, Data Analytics
Completed Data Analytics training covering data management and visualization techniques.
Potlako Emergency Trainers
Certificate, First Aid
Completed Level One First Aid certification covering basic emergency first aid skills and responses.
Potlako Emergency Trainers
Certificate, Safety, Health & Environmental
Completed Certificate in Safety Health & Environmental Representative focusing on workplace SHE responsibilities and compliance.
UTUniversity of Cape Town
Certificate, Construction Management
Completed a Certificate in Construction Management focusing on construction project practices and management fundamentals.
BTBotswana International University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering, Geological Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Geological Engineering awarded in 2019 with coursework and practical training in geotechnical and geological methods.
Datamine
Certificate, Mining Software / Resource Modelling
Training in Datamine StudioRM for resource modelling and mine planning workflows.
ComCert
Certificate, Strata Control
Completed Strata Control Theory training focused on underground support and strata management principles.
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