Lesego Letty Mmelesi
Senior Meteorologist
Gaborone
Summary
Dedicated, focused, and efficient Senior Meteorologist with extensive knowledge in public weather forecasting, aviation forecasting, climatology, climate change, mathematics (NWP), physics (atmospheric physics), GrADS application, and Python programming. Highly adaptable to changing conditions, utilizing strong analytical skills and strategic problem-solving to achieve results. Maintaining high-quality standards is a source of great pride. Driven to stay at the forefront of scientific research and contribute to its growth both locally and internationally. Career goal is to actively contribute to the overall success of any organization joined.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Meteorologist
Department of Meteorological Services Botswana
Gaborone
12.2022 - Current
- Supervise and oversee junior meteorologists that quality objectives aligned with the departmental quality policy are met
- Prepare and carry out refresher and on the job training at SIR SERETSE KHAMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SSKIA) MET. station
- Ensure that quality control measures are in place as a quality management officer at SSKIA MET
- Tailor make weather reports for different stakeholders
- Continuously monitor changes in the weather daily, then prepare and issue warnings accordingly
Meteorologist I
Department of Meteorological Services Botswana
Gaborone, Gaborone
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Monitor changes in the weather then prepare and issue Terminal aerodrome Forecasts
- Append trend forecasts during hourly METAR transmissions
- Monitoring and analysing significant weather changes and issue, aerodrome warnings, SIGMET for thunderstorms, tropical cyclones, and volcanic ash
- Pilot briefing
- Providing weather reports for different stakeholders
- Ensuring to uphold standards for quality management systems in the office
- Carryout research on extreme weather events and climate change in Botswana
Meteorologist II
Department of Meteorological Services Botswana
Gaborone
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisting University of Botswana Physics with meteorology interns during their winter program regarding public weather
- Carrying out public awareness campaigns’ with the department’s weather studio during school visits
- Attending Public Weather Service trainings on Flash floods monitoring and early warning
- Scheduled and performed community outreach through public appearances, school visits and station tours to increase station awareness.
- Developed comprehensive weather reports for diverse audiences, enhancing understanding and preparedness( Seasonal forecasts, Career orientation University of Botswana).
- Developed accurate weather forecasts by analyzing data and using mathematical models and physics to interpret collected information.
Assistant Meteorologist
Department of Meteorological Services Botswana
Gaborone, Gaborone
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Operating meteorological instrumentation
- Daily observing, monitoring and analysing weather systems using Numerical Weather Prediction models, prognostic charts and synoptic charts
- Also prepared weather forecasts broadcasting them on both radio and television
- Issuing severe weather warnings to the public
- Attending to educational visits within the department
- National outreach programs for Public Weather Services
- Increased public safety by issuing accurate and timely warnings for extreme weather conditions.
- Anchored live weather segments during severe weather situations.
- Participated in industry conferences to remain current on emerging trends and developments within the field of meteorology.
- Improved weather forecasting accuracy by utilizing advanced meteorological tools and data analysis techniques.
- Posted daily weather information to social media platforms to keep public informed.
Education
Bachelor of Science Honours - Meteorology
University of Pretoria
South Africa 01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physics-with-Meteorology
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana 08.2009 - 06.2014
BGCSE -
Gaborone Senior Secondary School
Gaborone, Botswana 01.2007 - 11.2008
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Time management
Problem-solving
undefinedPersonal Information
- Hobbies: Personal development and growth.,
- Passion for sports especially tennis and jogging for fitness.
- Giving back to the community through any form of assistance.
- Passion for travelling and adventure.
- Meeting people of various calibres to create vast networks.
Certification
Understanding BOBS ISO 9001:2015
REFEREES
- LINKY MORERI
- SACRASTER NCHENGWA
- LIESL DYSON
Timeline
Understanding BOBS ISO 9001:2015
08-2025
Forecasters Refresher course
03-2024
Competancy assessment
02-2024
Senior Meteorologist
Department of Meteorological Services Botswana
12.2022 - Current
Meteorologist I
Department of Meteorological Services Botswana
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science Honours - Meteorology
University of Pretoria
01.2019 - 01.2020
Meteorologist II
Department of Meteorological Services Botswana
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Meteorologist
Department of Meteorological Services Botswana
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physics-with-Meteorology
University of Botswana
08.2009 - 06.2014
BGCSE -
Gaborone Senior Secondary School
01.2007 - 11.2008
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