KABELO MOTSWAGOLE, Pr Eng, MSc, MSAIEG, FSG, MCHIT, MSAT, Cert (Fin Mgt)
Chairperson
Engineer Kabelo Joseph Motswagole is a Professional Engineer with over 35 years of experience in Infrastructure Development, which includes Roads, bridges and dams. Engineer Motswagole holds an MSc in Geomaterials Engineering from the University of London, among many other qualifications, which includes certificate in Financial Management, Project Finance and Pavement Engineering. Kabelo has researched and published in the areas of Pavement and Materials Engineering. He has co-authored a number of Technical Guidelines and Manuals. Engineer Motswagole is a member of several International Professional Institutions. He is the past President of the Association of Consulting Engineers Botswana (ACEB) and past President of FIDIC AFRICA. Engineer Motswagole is the Managing Director of HERBCO TECHNICAL SERVICES and Director of CPP BOTSWANA. He Has served in several Boards including Botswana Bureau of Standards (BoBs), Botswana Railways (BR) and Independent Complaints Review Committee (ICRC).
KISTER GOABA MOGAPI, Pr Eng, (Civil)
Member
A highly experienced engineer of note, Kister Mogapi started his Engineering Career with the then Accelarated land Servicing Programme of the Government of Botswana in the early 90s, overseeing village infrastructure projects in Lobatse, Gantsi, Maun, Thamaga, Kasane and Molepolole of varying magnitudes and scope. He then left the civil service in 2013 and started his own construction company. In a shrewd display of his engineering knowledge, Kister participated and continues to participate in several project arbitration cases offering technical interpretations of situations to arbitrators. Between 2014 and 2020, he worked as a freelance engineer, offering his service to multiple projects at the same time running his own construction company. His experience spans over 30 years in projects of varying scopes and magnitude. He is a member of the South African Institution of Civil Engineers, Botswana Institute of Engineers and registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Botswana as a Professional Civil Engineer. Kister went through vigorous on field training and attended several career tailored courses in Botswana, South Africa and United Kingdom. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Civil Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire attained in 1999.
CASMIR JONGMAN, Pr Eng, (Electrical & Electronics)
Vice Chairperson
Casmir Jongman is an electrical engineer specialising in power systems design and project management. He is a chartered electrical engineer and a professional engineer registered with the Botswana Engineers Registration Board, where he also serves as the deputy chairperson of the board. Casmir is currently working as a senior electrical engineer at Scales Associates. He has worked on different projects including electrical power reticulations up to 66 kV, substations, infrastructure development and mining infrastructure. Casmir is a member of the Rotary Club of Gaborone where he helps with upliftment of communities and provides service to the less privileged in the community. He is a proud family man and a dedicated farmer.
MARANG MOSEPELE, Pr, Eng, (Civil)
Member
Marang Mosepele is a Professional Civil Engineer and strategic leader with over 19 years of experience in the construction sector, focused on high-value business development and technical compliance. She is currently the Business Development Manager at EH Construction (Pty) Ltd, where her expertise has been instrumental in identifying and securing large-scale civil engineering projects exceeding P2 Billion over the past decade. Her career began as a Site Engineer in 2006, followed by a period as a Structural Engineer at Lesedi Consulting Engineers, before rejoining EH Construction in 2014.
DR SHADRACK CHILUME KOBOLE, D. Eng, MSc Eng (Civil), BSc Eng; MBIE
Member
Shadrack C. Kobole is the Managing Director of William Lee Associates, a Civil & Structural engineering consulting firm, the current President of Botswana Institute of Engineers (BIE), past Chairman of Business Botswana Engineering Sector, and past President of Association of Consulting Engineers Botswana (ACEB). Shadrack promotes citizen contractor development in Botswana, which he believes is critical to the citizen economic empowerment initiative that will enable citizens to have meaningful participation and achieve long-term socio-economic benefits for their country.
LILIAN KEHUMILE MOSIMANEOTSILE, Bsc (Hons) Civil, Pr Eng, FBIE
Member
Lillian Kehumile Mosimaneotsile is a professional civil engineer with a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering from Aberdeen University, Scotland. She is a registered professional engineer with extensive experience in Botswana’s water and infrastructure sectors. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Consulting Engineers Botswana (ACEB), she oversees strategic operations, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building initiatives, including FIDIC contracts training. Lillian previously held senior management positions at Water Utilities Corporation, where she served as Technical Services Director, General Manager, and Water Supply Manager, leading large multidisciplinary teams and overseeing major capital projects. Her career reflects strong expertise in water supply management, infrastructure development, policy formulation, and corporate governance. A skilled leader and advocate for the engineering profession, Lillian continues to champion collaboration between government and the consulting engineering industry to advance sustainable development in Botswana’s built environment. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of KwaZulu Natal, she is strongly committed to ethical conduct and transparency across the profession. Marang holds membership in the Botswana Institute of Engineers (BIE) and the Botswana Women in Construction Organization (BOWICO).
Lorato Ditiro, PrEng Civil Engineering
Member
Lorato Sone Ditiro is a registered Professional Engineer with over 32 years of experience in the public infrastructure, roads and construction sectors, including extensive post-graduate experience in project management, contract administration, procurement coordination, quality management and strategic leadership. She has held senior technical and managerial roles within Roads Department, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Department of Infrastructure Planning and Development, where she has directed multidisciplinary teams, coordinated major infrastructure and maintenance projects, provided technical and contractual guidance, managed stakeholder engagement, and supported departmental planning, budgeting and reporting. Her career reflects strong expertise in civil engineering project delivery, public-sector governance, procurement and disposal processes, quality management systems, and regional infrastructure administration. She is currently serving as Acting Director in the Department of Infrastructure Planning and Development, with responsibility for guiding infrastructure planning and implementation, contract management, human resources matters, stakeholder consultation and performance reporting.