Team
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Nicolas Ematang
Yambwa Nicolas Ematang is a senior Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of cross-sector experience in asset maintenance management, project execution, and strategic engineering leadership.
He has served in multiple senior roles at Debswana Diamond Company, including Head of Engineering & Asset Management, Principal Engineer – Mechanical, and Senior Engineering Manager, leading large-scale operational, maintenance, and project portfolios.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
KABELO SEMELE
Kabelo Semele is an experienced Electrical and Electronics Engineer with over 25 years of expertise in asset management, project leadership, and engineering systems.
His career at Debswana Diamond Company included senior roles such as Asset Management Engineer, Project Manager (SAP PM Reinforcement), and Project Manager (Ivara Implementation), where he led major system optimization initiatives, SAP PM implementations, and ISO 55001-aligned asset management strategies.
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
MEDUPE RAMAROU
Results-driven Mechanical Engineer & Supply Chain Specialist with over 27 years of experience in the mining industry, leading high-impact engineering, asset management, and procurement transformations.
Proven expertise in Mobile and Fixed plants operations, reliability engineering, and Supply chain management, ensuring maximum efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
SIDNEY JARABANI
Sidney Mooketsi Jarabani is a highly accomplished Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer with over 20 years of experience in asset management, engineering leadership, predictive maintenance, and automation.
His career spans senior roles at Debswana Diamond Company—including Quality Assurance Manager, Operational Readiness Manager, and Asset Management Engineer—where he spearheaded transformative initiatives in predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and continuous improvement.
Assetain can help you with building a robust asset management foundation for your company.
Engineering Leadership
Proven technical direction across electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems.
Operational Efficiency
Predictive maintenance and reliability engineering that reduces downtime, extends asset lifespan, and improves cost efficiency.
Asset Management Excellence
Strategic frameworks and execution capabilities backed by 30+ years of cross-sector engineering experience in maintenance management
Project Execution
Large-scale project delivery from plant shutdowns to infrastructure upgrades, ensuring safety, compliance, and value creation
Strategic Problem-Solving
Risk mitigation and innovative solutions that align engineering strategies with corporate objectives for measurable results.
Assetain Leadership
“The right team transforms asset management from a cost center into a strategic advantage. We combine deep technical expertise with proven leadership to deliver measurable results.”