Mr. Meshack J. Tafa is a seasoned human resource development and organisational strategy professional from Botswana with over three decades of experience across multiple sectors including education, mining, consulting, manufacturing, automotive, financial services and international civil service.
🏢 Professional Role
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Chief Operations Officer (COO) — He serves as COO of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) of Botswana, where he is deeply involved in leading and executing strategic human resource development initiatives within the country.
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In various contexts, he has also acted as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the HRDC, overseeing national planning, policy, funding and coordination for human capital development.
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His work at HRDC focuses on areas such as strategic execution, organisational transformation, project management, and general management of human resource development functions.
🎓 Qualifications & Expertise
Mr. Tafa holds:
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) from De Montfort University, United Kingdom.
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Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Development, a Diploma in Marketing, Intermediate Certificate in Insurance, and a Certificate in Company Law.
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He is also a Chartered Communications Practitioner and Balanced Score Card Practitioner, and a member of several professional bodies including the Institute of People Management and Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa.
🌍 Involvement with IFTDO
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Board Member — International Federation of Training and Development Organisations (IFTDO)
Mr. Tafa represents Botswana/Southern Africa on the IFTDO Board of Trustees, contributing to the federation’s global mission of advancing training, human resource development, and workplace performance worldwide.
This board role places him among key global leaders in human development alongside representatives from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
📌 Key Contributions
Through his position at HRDC and his IFTDO board membership, Mr. Tafa’s work emphasizes:
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Strategic human resource planning and policy coordination in Botswana
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Bridging skills development and labour market needs
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Supporting evidence-based interventions to improve workforce development outcomes
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Collaboration with international partners and regional networks in human capital development
