Keketso Makhupane
Maseru
Summary
I am a driven, hardworking and passionate individual previously employed as the First Secretary at Lesotho High Commission – Pretoria. I have a proven ability to build rapport with individuals from different socioeconomic backgrounds. I am very passionate about learning and further developing my skills through additional work experience. I believe that the world has so much to offer and one can only learn by being open minded.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
First Secretary - Diplomat
Lesotho High Commission Pretoria
Pretoria
12.2015 - 06.2021
- Represented the Kingdom of Lesotho at the High Commission in Pretoria, advancing bilateral relations and protecting the interests of Basotho through diplomatic engagement
- Led consular operations delivering visa and citizen assistance services which involved resolving complex consular cases with discretion and efficiency
- Coordinated high level visits preparing briefing papers, speeches and logistical plans for government senior officials
- Responsible for accreditation of new diplomats and vehicles at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)
- Responsible for booking protocol courtesies at the OR Tambo International State Lounge for the Head of state, Prime Minister and Ministers
Administration and Operations Control
Stuttaford Van Lines
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Invoicing clients on a monthly basis
- Compiling a monthly debtors report
- Responsible for weekly banking transactions
- Capturing any new information about our existing clients
- Supervising the team during a house or office survey for a potential removal
Plant and Transport Officer
Sethojane Transport
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Responsible for making sure all plant and transport are in good working condition for certain projects, book service for equipment that needs attention
- Responsible for handling queries and misunderstandings as plant would break whilst people are busy working
- Sending out monthly invoices to clients
Camp Assistant
Nomad Adventure Tours
Cape Town
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Welcoming international clients at OR Tambo and Cape Town International airport and assisting with their check in
- Managing camping equipment and ensuring that all is clean and ready for use
- Meal prep assistance and the kitchen in general
- Monitoring the camp safety standards and adhering to emergency procedures
- As part of the training for my National Diploma in Tourism Management, I worked as a Camp Assistant for Nomad Adventure Tours (Cape Town based) for a period of six months.
- The job required a general knowledge of the South African travel and hospitality industry.
Education
BTech - Business Administration
Central University of Technology
09-2014
National Diploma - Tourism Management
Central University of Technology
03-2010
N5 - Marketing Management
Motheo FET College
06-2006
N4 - Marketing Management
Motheo FET College
12-2005
Skills
- Leadership, Management and Administration
- Negotiation
- Protecting Citizens
- Multilateral Diplomacy
- Good presentation skills
- Loyal and truthful
- Political and Economic awareness
- Communicating A Public Message and Working with The Media
- Representation and Protocol
- Analytical and Attentive to detail
- Conflict resolution
Activities
I enjoy going on walks and runs, exercise is a very important part of my life
I like cooking too and experimenting with food. I like going to different restaurants and trying out new food
I enjoy watching football
Timeline
First Secretary - Diplomat
Lesotho High Commission Pretoria
12.2015 - 06.2021
Administration and Operations Control
Stuttaford Van Lines
08.2015 - 11.2015
Plant and Transport Officer
Sethojane Transport
01.2015 - 06.2015
Camp Assistant
Nomad Adventure Tours
06.2010 - 12.2010
National Diploma - Tourism Management
Central University of Technology
N5 - Marketing Management
Motheo FET College
N4 - Marketing Management
Motheo FET College
BTech - Business Administration
Central University of Technology