Alfred Samane

BFA Theatre Arts graduate with dual expertise in retail gaming and creative leadership. Promoted to Bookmaker's Clerk Supervisor at Sunbet Botswana within months due to quickly resolving operational inefficiencies and strengthening compliance. Skilled in cash reconciliation, staff supervision, regulatory liaison, and customer service. Accomplished theatre director/writer with productions featured at 4 international festivals. Bilingual in Setswana and English.

Bookmaker's Clerk Supervisor - Sunbet Botswana - Palapye

(2024-10)

• Oversee daily operations for high-volume betting shop, including opening/closing float and end-of-day cash reconciliation
• Appointed Compliance Officer; liaise directly with Botswana gambling regulator to maintain 100% shop compliance
• Reduced transactional errors by training clerks on shortage-identification and loss-prevention protocols
• Manage floor operations, customer support, and online betting assistance for walk-in and digital punters
• Handle procurement, leave approvals, timesheets, and staff scheduling for 11 team members
• Act as first responder for technical issues, emergencies, and facility maintenance

Theatre Director & Writer - Dramatic Scholars Theatre Company - Botswana

(2024-01)

• Write, direct, and produce original plays focused on Southern African history and culture
• Led productions to international acclaim at: National Arts Festival, Makhanda SA 2025 & 2026; Kenya International Theatre Festival 2025; Maitisong Arts Festival 2024; Pop Arts Festival, Johannesburg 2026
• Direct cast and crew of 10+ members; manage rehearsals, budgeting, and technical execution
• Developing Botswana-based international theatre festival with partners across Africa and the UK

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Arts - University of Botswana (2020-01 - 2024-12)

Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education - BGCSE - Francistown Senior Secondary School (2017-01 - 2018-12)

Junior Certificate Examination - JCE - Selepa Junior Secondary School (2014-01 - 2016-12)