Tshepang Tladi
Springs
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Quality Assurance Professional with over 3 years' experience in quality control and laboratory systems within food and beverage manufacturing. Proficient in statistical process control (SPC), ISO/FSSC systems, GMP, and data reporting. Adept at troubleshooting quality issues, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and strong communication skills in a challenging Quality Assurance Technologist role at Nampak Metals-Springs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Clover SA Beverages (Pty) Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Promoted to QC Lab Technician and acted as Senior Lab Tech
- Performed wet chemistry & instrumental analyses for product and packaging
- Ensured traceability and released Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
- Maintained and improved compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 9001 and GLP
- Participated in internal audits and calibration programs
- Trained staff on lab procedures and food safety standards
- Worked cross-functionally with production to resolve quality deviations
Laboratory Intern (In-Service Trainee)
Clover SA Beverages (Pty) Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted sample preparation, basic testing, and daily lab maintenance
- Assisted with QA checks, compliance documentation, and calibration schedules
- Completed required training aligned with diploma qualifications
- Assimilated constructive feedback from mentors to continuously improve performance throughout the internship period.
- Expanded problem-solving abilities via investigating unexpected results or inconsistencies within experiments.
- Recorded test results on standardized forms to enter into database and communicate to appropriate personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbiljpark01.2024
National Diploma - Chemistry
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbiljpark01.2020
Electrical Engineering N2 & N3 - Engineering
Flavius Mareka TVET College
Sasolburg01.2017
National Senior Certificate - Science Stream
Phiritona High School
Heilbron 01.2016
Skills
- Quality Systems & Auditing
- ISO 9001
- FSSC 22000
- HACCP
- QMS
- Internal Audits
- Calibration Schedules
- Compliance Monitoring
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- CpK Analysis
- Control Charts
- Out-of-Spec Handling
- SPC software
- Trending reports
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Laboratory Skills
- Wet Chemistry
- PH
- Titration
- Spectrophotometry
- Sample Collection
- Storage & Traceability
- Equipment Calibration & Verification
- Digital & Communication Tools
- MS Office
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- SharePoint
- Teams
- Report Writing
- Quality Incident Logging
- Audit Prep Documentation
- Microbiological analysis
- Chromatography methods
- Laboratory safett
Certification
- SPC Fundamentals (Internal Training)
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Course (Certificate Available)
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Food Safety Awareness (FSSC 22000)
Key Skills And Competencies
ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, HACCP, QMS, Internal Audits, Calibration Schedules, Compliance Monitoring, Datalyser or equivalent QA data systems, CpK Analysis, Control Charts, Out-of-Spec Handling, Proficient in SPC software, trending reports, corrective actions, Root Cause Analysis, 5-Whys, Fishbone Diagram techniques, Wet Chemistry, pH, Titration, Spectrophotometry, Sample Collection, Storage & Traceability, Equipment Calibration & Verification, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams), Report Writing, Quality Incident Logging, Audit Prep Documentation
Contacts
063 480 3654, 075 077 5695, tladithepna07@gmail.com
Attributes
- Reliable
- Quality-Driven
- Analytical Thinker
- Fast Learner
- Strong Communicator
- Proactive
- Detail-Oriented
- Team-Focused
References
- Mrs. L. Lange, Senior Laboratory Technician, Clover Heilbron, 082 928 0958
- Mr. S. Naresh, Former Laboratory Manager, Clover Bloemfontein, 084 476 2982
Timeline
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Clover SA Beverages (Pty) Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2023
Laboratory Intern (In-Service Trainee)
Clover SA Beverages (Pty) Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma - Chemistry
Vaal University of Technology
Electrical Engineering N2 & N3 - Engineering
Flavius Mareka TVET College
National Senior Certificate - Science Stream
Phiritona High School
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