Eng. Lightness Salema is a pioneering leader with over 18 years of experience in social-economic development. She holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dar es Salaam, a Postgraduate Diploma in Facilities Management from Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, and has completed ACCA Accounting Studies up to Level 2. Lightness worked with Price Waterhouse Coopers and the Central Bank of Tanzania before focusing on women and youth empowerment. She is an award-winning CEO, inspirational speaker, and sustainable development advocate who has mentored thousands across Africa.
2015 - 2022
Performed live line maintenance on energized circuits up to 33KV, supervised and trained 40 engineers in live line maintenance, handled various repair services, performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, conducted inspections of engines and component parts for serviceability and repairability, and reported directly to the Managing Director.
2004 - 2008
Supervised a $200 billion project: Extension of New Central Bank Offices, introduced Facilities Management Department to the Central Bank in 2007.
2002 - 2004
Audited Banks, Government Institutions, and Companies, provided Business Advisory Services.
2001
Electrical Installation Design for Buildings.
2024 - Present
Overseeing construction projects of all kinds.
2022 - Present
Managing labor-based projects.
2022 - Present
Launched “Thamani Madini” educational series via social media, services include: Media Production, Data Collection and Analysis, Project Management, Evaluations, and Strategic Planning, Corporate Governance and CSR Strategies, Business Feasibility Studies, Software Development, Research and Business Counseling, MSE Skills Development and Capacity Building, Environment Management, Business Management and Strategic Planning for SMEs.
2011 - Present
Mining and Mineral Value Addition, focus on Kaolin (Kisarawe), Gypsum (Singida), and semi-precious stones, jewelry design, cutting, and manufacturing, training youth and women in business skills and mindset development, real estate: building, leasing, and selling plots, apartments, and estates, clients include: Shapoorji Properties and Fumba Town, Zanzibar, agribusiness: bee-keeping, producing the Fortizo Honey brand, business consultancy: supporting investors, business owners, and entrepreneurs in various sectors, climate change consulting.
2007 - Present
Professional networker and business development leader across 8 countries, motivational speaker and team leader for a network of over 2,000 people.
1998 - 2002
Final year project: Bluetooth Wireless Technology
2006 - 2008
2001
Summer Intensive Short Course - 6 weeks
1996 – 1998
1992 – 1995
1985 – 1991
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